Virtual usage point hierarchy

A virtual usage point represents the aggregation of a set of usage points. A virtual usage point can be used to model a virtual check meter.

The Virtual Usage Point Hierarchy screen shows the composition of a virtual usage point in a tree structure. A virtual usage point can be composed of other virtual usage points. This means the tree structure can be several levels deep. A usage point that is directly below a virtual usage point in this structure, is referred to as a child of the virtual usage point.

The configuration of a virtual usage point can be modified via a context-sensitive menu. From the menu you can:

• Add child to add a single child usage point,
• Bulk load children to add multiple children at once
• Enable a child node
• Disable a child node
• Delete a child node

Use the Export to Excel button to generate a CSV file representing the virtual usage point hierarchy displayed on the screen.

How to add a single child usage point

From the Add child dialog: 1. Search for a usage point by: * Name, or * NMI 2. Select the matching suggestion. 3. Click the Ok button to save the change.

How to bulk load children

1. Click the Download button.
2. Open the downloaded file in Excel or in a text editor.
3. Below the first row (which will be labeled [NMI] child) enter the NMI of each child usage point. Each NMI must be on a separate line.
4. Save the changes to the file.
5. Click the Select files... button to upload the file.

Enable/disable a usage point in the hierarchy

The child of a virtual usage point contributes to the latter's readings when it is enabled. Use the Enable/Disable menu options to include/exclude a child usage point's readings from those of its parent.

Delete a usage point

Use the Delete menu option to delete a child from a parent virtual usage point. The child usage point is not deleted, only its relationship with the parent.