The Point Manager is the default view for the Points extension under any device object. Like other manager views, it is table-based (Figure 48). Here, each row represents a proxy point (or a points folder) under Points.

When building a network in the station, you use this view to create, edit, and delete proxy points in the station database. See About proxy points.

Following station configuration, this view provides a status summary for proxy points. You can also use it to issue an override action to a writable proxy point, e.g. “Active,” “Off,” and so on.

Only proxy points appear in the Point Manager view—any other components that may also reside under Points do not appear. For example, you do not see kitControl or schedule components, or any control point with a “null proxy extension.” However, you can use other views of Points (wire sheet, property sheet, slot sheet) to access these items.

At the bottom of the view, buttons “New Folder” and “New” let you create new point folders and proxy points in the station database. An “Edit” button lets you edit one or more selected proxy points. If the driver supports online “device learning,” buttons “Discover,” and “Match” are also typically available. Finally, additional buttons may be available, depending on the driver.

For more details, see:

Also see Niagara Point Manager notes for details specific to the Point Manager view of a Points device extension under a NiagaraStation device component (NiagaraNetwork).