Tagging the elements in a model

Using the resource editors you can assign one or more tags to each element in the model. You can use these tags to identify relationships between the resources. For example, you might use the tag "aor" to identify all the AORs and "tor" to identify all the TORs. In the Sysplex (by Tag) view, you can use the filter to show only the elements that contain the tag "aor", or any combination of tags.

Before you begin

The tags are stored on the server and visible to all users of the model. You must be connected to the server before you can save tags.

Procedure

  1. Open the editor for the model element you want to tag by using one of the following choices:
    • In the DA Explorer view, expand the model to show the element that you want to tag. Right-click and click Open. Alternatively, double-click the element.
    • In any of the Sysplex views, identify the element you want to tag. Right-click and click Open. Alternatively, double-click the element.
    The element opens in its own editor.
  2. Type the tag, or tags, you want to assign to the element in the Tags field. You can assign multiple tags but each tag must be separated by a comma. Press Ctrl+Space for a list of tags.
  3. Press Ctrl+S to save the tag.

Results

The model is updated and the tags are shown in the Tags field. When you open the Sysplex (by Tag) view you can show or hide tagged elements by selecting or clearing tags in the filter panel. To open the Sysplex (by Tag) view, right-click the connection name in the DA Explorer view and click Open Visualization > Sysplex (by Tag). For more information about the Sysplex view filters, see the related links.