Add a logical name

Add a logical name to
Networks and Devices
 to create an alias that identifies a control network or a device. Use a logical name to provide a shorter or more intuitive name to identify a device, instead of using its network relative path. Logical names also change the way devices inherit security permissions. Control devices with identical logical names share security permissions across different control networks and across different computers, without requiring identical driver names or relying on identical network paths.
Add logical names in
FactoryTalk Administration Console
 before configuring security for
RSLogix 5000
 controllers. For all other types of control hardware, choose whether to associate security settings with logical names or with network relative paths.
Logical names can be added and configured in advance of creating areas or applications.
To add a logical name
  1. In
    FactoryTalk Administration Console
    Explorer
    , expand
    Networks and Devices
     until
    Logical Names
     is visible.
  2. Right-click
    Logical Names
     and select
    New Logical Name
    .
  3. In
    New Logical Name
    , enter the name. For a
    RSLogix 5000
     controller, type a name that is identical to the device name stored in the controller.
  4. Select
    OK
    .
    The logical name is created and can be assigned to an area or application using
    Resources Editor
    .
    TIP:
    Alternatively, select an area or application and add a logical name to it. This assigns the logical name to the area or application so that it immediately inherits the security permissions of that area or application.
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