Structures

A Structure is a group of components that can be assigned to a location, business unit or equipment. Within a structure you will find the hierarchical information of assigned components attached to the selected item. The structure also contains revisions, which are snapshots of the data at different times.

To navigate to a structure:

1. Select the item in the hierarchy you are interested in viewing.
2. Select the Tactics module and then the Tactics tab (if required). 
3. You can now see the structure of the selected item.

 

Creating a New Structure

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Creating a new structure in Orien involves several steps. Let's review these in some more detail.

1. Select the item in the hierarchy you want to create the new structure for.
2. Select the Tactics module and then the Tactics tab (if required). You have the option to create a new structure, or to referenced an existing structure from the Assembly Library. 

   

3. Select the Create New button, and you will be presented with your first revision of your structure. 

   

4. Select Add Child, and the choose the appropriate radio button for how you want to design your structure:

   

   1. New Folder: You will create a new folder in the component Hierarchy (enter the new name into text field and then save). 
   2. New Component: This option will allow you to create a new component and inserts it into the structure Hierarchy at that location. For more information on creating new components, refer to the article on Components.
   3. Component Copy: Copies the information associated with a component from another location. For additional information on copying components, refer to the article on Components.
   4. Component Reference: Reference a component located in your hierarchy. This will display a copy of the Hierarchy that you can navigate to, and find the component you want to create a reference towards. For more information on referencing components, refer to the article on Components.

The process of creating a new structure is also demonstrated in the video tutorial below.

 

Structure Comparison

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Comparing structures allows for easy visibility of differences between one structure and another. It enables the comparison of changes of in Tactics and the Structure of a Hierarchy. You can compare:

1. Different revisions of the same structure (i.e. a comparison of Revision 6 against Revision 1 for Haul Truck HT0016).
2. Structures for different assets (i.e. a comparison of Haul Truck HT0016 against Haul Truck HT0020).

Click on each of the actions below for information on the key terms displayed during the comparison process.

View Left / Right

This will take you to the Tactic you are comparing allowing you to see the full details.

Select Other

Use this prompt to select a new Revision or Tactic to Compare.

Left / Right Unique

Indicates that this version is unique. This could be due to a value being added in, or a value has been deleted (look for the changes between each side).

Different

Indicates that a value has changed.

Comparing a structure in Orien involves several steps. Let's review these in some more detail.

1. Choose the item in the hierarchy you want to compare, select the Tactics module and then the Tactics tab (if required).
2. Select the Compare button.
   

   

3. Select how you want to compare your structure.
   

   

   1. Another Revision of This Structure: Allows you to compare the earlier version of the current Structure. 

   2. Another Structure: You will be presented with the Hierarchy to find the Tactic contained in that Structure.

   Note

   If you see the message Structure compare has been queued for processing, click the Reload button. 

4. Once you have selected the Structure and Revision, you will be presented with a summary of the comparison. You can browse the changes, select a new Structure to compare, view a Structure in the comparison and export the comparison.
   
    

   

5. Select Show Changes to Tactics to view the detailed comparison.
   
    

   

    

The process of comparing structures is also demonstrated in the video tutorial below: