What is a DataNode?

A DataNode is a collection of DataSources sharing configuration information such as a common Calendar.

More generally, related DataSources are grouped under a common DataNode that can easily be shared as a single xml configuration file.

Create a New DataNode

To configure a new DataNode, right click the Sources Manager Tree below the last node, and in the contextual menu select New DataNode.

The DataNode Configuration Dialogue opens, allowing you to name the DataNode as you want it to appear in the Sources Manager Tree.

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	You can load or append an existing xml DataNode configuration by using the Import button . You can also save a loaded DataNode configuration to a shareable xml file using the Export button. Note that compatibility restrictions apply to previous version of BimSens.

A DataNode is now created but it cannot yet display data. For the DataNode to display data it needs at least one DataSource.

To add DataSource(s) to the DataNode, click the New DataSource button, and refer to the Configuring a DataSource section.