Tagging process

This section describes the basic tagging process. Before adding tags, make sure that you have the dictionaries that you need to complete the process.

The basic process for tagging involves the following:

  1. Identify your purpose. Possible uses could be one or more of the following examples:

    • Enterprise structure navigation: In this case you may want to focus on using tags that include geographical information.

    • Systems maintenance views: In this case you may need to use tags that include device or equipment information.

    • End user navigation: In this case you may use functionally related tags.

  2. Make sure you have the dictionaries you need.

    In many cases, the Niagara Tag Dictionary may be sufficient. By default, it is in the TagDictionaryService folder in a new station. You can add the Haystack dictionary from the haystack palette if needed. You can also create Ad Hoc tags or create your own custom dictionary if you wish to.

    Note: For new stations, you may need only the Niagara and Haystack Smart Tag Dictionaries. However, you can reduce or eliminate your tagging efforts by looking for Smart Tag Dictionaries developed by the Niagara community.
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  3. Add tags to your components.

    You can add tags one at a time or you can use Tag Groups (containers of various tags) to add multiple tags with each Add action. You can add tags during or after a discovery process and you can also use the Batch Editor to add tags.

    Note:

    Adding a tag group adds a relation between the component and the tag group definition. The tags in the group are implied on the component. If you change the tags in the group, the revised set of tags are implied on the component.