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ConnectMaster 6.76 Feature List – New functions /enhancements

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Content

1 ConnectMaster Version 6.76.........................................................................................................1

1.1 General version information..................................................................................................1

2 New functionality: Physical Path Auto-routing..............................................................................2

2.1 Overview................................................................................................................................2

2.2 Work Order............................................................................................................................2

3 Enhancements – Logical Network Management...........................................................................3

3.1 Menu structure......................................................................................................................3

3.2 Data Import: Import of routings............................................................................................3

3.3 Transmission rate kinds.........................................................................................................3

3.4 Module: Ethernet..................................................................................................................4

4 Module: MPLS/VPLS Services........................................................................................................7

4.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................7

4.2 Overview................................................................................................................................7

4.3 MPLS Structure in ConnectMaster.........................................................................................8

4.4 Enhancement of base objects................................................................................................8

4.5 MPLS Network.......................................................................................................................9

4.6 VPN Services..........................................................................................................................9

5 Enhancements – Module: Rapid Network Planner......................................................................11

5.1 BEP Cluster...........................................................................................................................11

5.2 Feeder Planning...................................................................................................................11

5.3 Area statistics.......................................................................................................................12

6 Enhancements – Module: Power Management..........................................................................14

6.1 Electrical Network Explorer.................................................................................................14

6.2 Balance................................................................................................................................14

6.3 Complex equipments...........................................................................................................14

7 Enhancements – Module: Project Management.........................................................................15

7.1 Cost Sets..............................................................................................................................15

7.2 Work cost.............................................................................................................................15

7.3 Additional Costs...................................................................................................................15

8 Enhancements – Physical Network Management.......................................................................16

8.1 Object Auto-naming.............................................................................................................16

8.2 Free Attribute......................................................................................................................16

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8.3 Wall Management...............................................................................................................17

9 Enhancements – GIS....................................................................................................................18

9.1 MapXtreme..........................................................................................................................18

9.2 Oracle Locator – Geographical data storage........................................................................18

9.3 GIS Web Map Services (WMS).............................................................................................18

9.4 Thematic Maps....................................................................................................................19

9.5 Style Override......................................................................................................................21

9.6 GIS – ConnectMaster functionalities....................................................................................22

9.7 Context menu – Grouped by layers and sorted by names...................................................24

9.8 Report with embedded GEO area........................................................................................25

9.9 MapXtreme Map Printing....................................................................................................26

10 Enhancements – Module: Schemas.........................................................................................27

10.1 MS Visio 2013......................................................................................................................27

10.2 Additional options for shape layouts...................................................................................27

10.3 New Schema: Network Logic (Location)..............................................................................31

10.4 New Schema – Cables (Container).......................................................................................31

10.5 New Schema: Cable-Segments............................................................................................32

11 Enhancements - General..........................................................................................................34

11.1 CM main frame layout changes...........................................................................................34

11.2 Menu structure adjustments...............................................................................................34

11.3 Transport container grouping..............................................................................................35

11.4 Displayed Informations for TC/ cable/ duct in Explorer.......................................................36

11.5 Explorer views......................................................................................................................37

11.6 Library and settings..............................................................................................................38

11.7 Supplementary filter columns..............................................................................................38

11.8 New Clipboard function.......................................................................................................38

11.9 New Data Transfer overview...............................................................................................39

11.10 Impact Analyzer...............................................................................................................39

11.11 Print multiple reports.......................................................................................................40

12 ConnectMaster - 64bit Version................................................................................................41

12.1 Installation Package.............................................................................................................41

13 Appendix A: CM6.76 System requirements...............................................................................1

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1 ConnectMaster Version 6.76

1.1 General version informationAs networks grow in complexity, the challenges in assimilating data from disparate sources when operating networks also grow exponentially. To meet these challenges, operations teams need an integrated view of their networks, not just of active equipment, but also of physical infrastructure, customers, services and the relationships between them.

ConnectMaster provides an expansive and configurable platform for documenting all facets of infrastructure based telecommunications networks. If your network has grown to the point that existing records systems are not supporting the teams that operate your network, ConnectMaster perfectly fulfils this need.

It’s not only the ConnectMaster users that benefit from the integration of records. With the improved quality of records and reducing a range of time consuming tasks to just minutes or seconds, the end users will see the changes. Responsiveness and repair times for faults reduce. Notifications for change management are more accurate, can be sent earlier, and planned works organised to avoid conflicting schedules.

By providing planning, service management and maintenance teams with a view of all network resources, the complexity in accessing the data drops drastically. And, thanks to the intuitive and flexible options to access it, the power of the data increases dramatically. These options include integrated GIS mapping, schematic outputs, and network planning tools. Read on for more details...

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2 New functionality: Physical Path Auto-routing

2.1 OverviewConnectMaster provides a new workflow to auto discover physical paths of fibres/wires that utilizes existing cable network infrastructure. It is also possible to perform fibre/wire planning adaptation which may require new infrastructure.

This workflow is implemented with the help of a step-by-step wizard. The wizard filters and displays results based on users input criteria. During the whole process, the wizard leads users through a sequence of steps defined by tabs and users navigate it by clicking the navigation buttons Next and Back.

At the final step, the wizard displays the result which contains a list of all locations and steps required to create the new physical path. Users have the possibility to save the result as a work order.

To access the wizard, Network Operation > Auto Routing > Physical Paths

2.2 Work OrderUsers can retrieve the work order from here: Network Operation > Work Orders

From the saved work order, users can retrieve the input criteria given earlier to the wizard, which is read only.

Users can print the work order report.

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3 Enhancements – Logical Network Management

3.1 Menu structureUpdated drop-down menu structure

3.2 Data Import: Import of routingsThrough internal labels of the origin of the creation of cross-connects (e.g. manually, NMS1 and NMS2) routing paths are not completely removed during the import and re-created, but only the parts updated (erased and connected) that are included in the import data.

3.3 Transmission rate kindsThis a new property for logical paths. One is now able to make a separation of e.g. different WDM transmission kinds like CWDM, DWDM, PLC or SCADA.

It is now possible to define transmission rate kinds in the library. Each transmission rate kind can have its own icon.

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In the type definition of each technique one can now assign a transmission rate kind for each transmission rate.

This property can be seen now on every transport container and it available as filter criteria and can be used as grouping property for the explorer (see 11.3).

3.4 Module: Ethernet

3.4.1 Ethernet Port TypesPorts can be classified as following types:

i. VLAN Access 1inQ Access Port for Inner-TAG (Customer)

ii. VLAN Access QinQ Access Port for Outer-Tag (Provider)

iii. VLAN Trunk Port for multiple VLANs

3.4.2 Ethernet Service TypesEthernet Service can be classified as the following service types:

i. E-LANii. E-LINE

iii. E-TREEiv. E-ACCESS

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3.4.3 VLAN Network ManagementVLAN Network can be defined according to the following:

i. Network Nameii. Network Type (QinQ, 1inQ)

iii. VLAN Type (Provider, Customer)

VLAN Tag can be allocated to the following:

Customer

Status

3.4.4 IP NetworkSupports 31-bit prefixes (RFC-3021)

Removing the network and broadcast addresses

Adding two host addresses

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3.4.5 Ethernet RingUsage:

i. Ethernet trail Automatic path protectionii. Uses existing protection implementation

iii. Impact analysis

Define the Ethernet ring by selecting multiple Ethernet sections which form a ring.

Automatic protection around the ring when routing accross sections that are assigned to the ring group.

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4 Module: MPLS/VPLS Services

4.1 IntroductionThis module handles the management of MPLS and IP/MPLS networks, MPLS-TP, and VPN services

This functionality is licensed by the module “MPLS Network Module”

4.2 Overview

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4.3 MPLS Structure in ConnectMaster

MPLS Network: Group of LSPs

LSP: Label Switched Path

LSP-Path: routed transport containers over LSR

LER: Label Edge Router

LSR: Label Switching Router

PW: Pseudowire

4.4 Enhancement of base objects

4.4.1 Port TypesPorts can be defined as following types:

MPLS Trunk LER-Port MPLS network side

MPLS Access LER-Port Access network side

MPLS Network LSR-Port

4.4.2 Transport container typesThe following TC types are available for the mapping of MPLS network and VPN services:

Labels Switch Patch LSP-Path Pseudowire

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4.5 MPLS NetworkAn MPLS network is defined on the allocation of the Core Sections and in the subsequent ports.

LSPs define the available tunnel between the LER of the network. The LSP paths defined paths through the core network.

4.6 VPN ServicesVPN services can be created and managed through a defined MPLS network as a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint connection.

4.6.1 Service Access PointVPN services defines the port type MPLS Access in the LER SAP.

SAPs are generated via the properties as virtual ports

Encapsulation Type (Null, 1inQ and QinQ) VLAN tags (Ingress-Outer, Ingres-Inner and Translation)

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4.6.2 PseudowireFor VPN services, which are connected via MPLS network of technology "MPLS-TP", the instances of the service (SAPs per LER) via pseudowire, which in turn is routed over an LSP.

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5 Enhancements – Module: Rapid Network Planner

5.1 BEP Cluster This feature allows BEP locations to be grouped as a cluster and one of them be selected as a “Master”, others are “Child”. Executing BEP Planning on a cluster, infrastructures are dimensioned based on the total customers of the cluster and located at the “Master” BEP location (which can later provide services to the “Child” BEP locations).

Create a Cluster type location group and in the Detail of the cluster, add locations and select one of them to have role “Master”.

5.2 Feeder PlanningA mix of new and improved functionalities has considerably enhanced the overall performance of Feeder Planning by extending its scope and functionality. The base functionality of this feature allows users to quickly generate ducts and cables in the feeder and distribution segments ensuring correct dimensioned ducts and sufficient fibres are fit for the planning work. Users are solely in control of the types of component to use. With the new functionalities introduced, users are now able to convert polyline to CM-polyline assigned as trench, duct or cable without losing its original geometry. Besides, the planning mode has been extensively distinguished to improve planning simplicity.

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5.3 Area statisticsThe base functionality of this feature allows users to compile a statistic overview of certain attributes of the locations in the selected area drawn. For instance, if following attributes are available to the locations, users can easily gather the total number of users, splice holders required and estimated number of fibre connections of the selected area. Besides, users can also compute an estimated number of components required for the locations in the selected area based on the selected defined ruleset. Now enhanced, the base functionality is incorporated with cost calculation functionality. Users can easily generate BOM and BOQ reports of the area to obtain a summarized list of all of the components used.

This functionality is licensed as part of the module Bill of Material.

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6 Enhancements – Module: Power Management

6.1 Electrical Network ExplorerThe introduction of the Electrical Network Explorer has improved the representation of the correlation between circuits and sub-circuits, as well as between circuits and components.

Its representation in tree structure distinguishes clearly the circuits, sub-circuits as well as supply and consumer components.

6.2 Balance

6.2.1 ComponentsThe Balance tab is now also available for converter, uninterrupted power supply and multiplexer. This allows users to monitor the components’ power values and dimensioning.

6.2.2 SupplyAn allocated power balance summary that allows users to monitor and have an overview of the the power requirements of the supply component

6.2.3 LocationsA quasi power balance summary presenting the power values of all circuits in a location allows users to have a quick overview of the power requirements of the location.

6.3 Complex equipmentsCombinations of components of diverse power module types can lead to complex calculations.

6.3.1 MultiplexerA multiplexer can be equipped with network cards of power module types “Consumer” and “Power Supply”. The assembly of these cards defines the consumed power for and the supplied power to the multiplexer.

Network elements with redundant power supplies and electrical circuits are also supported.

6.3.2 Uninterrupted Power Supply / Switched Mode Power SupplyModern DC power supplies act as extensible external power supply.

A container of power module type UPS / SMPS can be equipped with components of power module type converter. The supplied power to the connected circuits is defined by the equipped components.

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7 Enhancements – Module: Project Management

7.1 Cost SetsCost sets allow the entry of different currencies which could be practical when dealing with projects in different countries where different currencies may be valid.

7.2 Work costIn the project cost calculation, aside from the components cost, it is now possible to define cost for specific work activities, for example splicing, supervising, planning, etc.

Users may then assign the defined work activities to specific cost sets and define their costs.

7.3 Additional CostsUsers can define additional costs for work activities not defined in Library directly in the Project Details window.

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8 Enhancements – Physical Network Management

8.1 Object Auto-namingi. Extended prefix functions

The name default can now be done dynamically with data transfer properties Syntax is similar to MapXtreme and Visio The index definition remains the same and is represented by [N] in the name field

ii. Examples Number of fibres in cable to be part of the cable component name

o Format: Cable-#Fibres-Index#o Name default setting: Cable-<type.ldim>-[N]o Result: Cable-24-0010

Component type name to be part of the duct component nameo Format: DuctName-Index#o Name default setting: <type.name>-[N]o Result: 24x5/3.5-0134

Line objects, start and end locations to be part of the line component nameo Format: Cable-StartLocation-EndLocation-Index#o Name default setting: Cable-<startloc.name>-<endloc.name>-[N]o Result: Cable-Loc A-Loc Z-3543

8.2 Free Attribute

8.2.1 Uniqueness checkUsers can enforce uniqueness of values in free attributes of following data types: Text, Integer and Floating point

System will display an error message when given values are not unique.

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8.2.2 Attribute Data Type - ColorThe introduction of the attribute data type color is used primarily to simplify the control in Visio, but can also be used in addition to objects without base property color.

8.3 Wall ManagementPictorial geographical images are introduced to provide users with relevant data which has geographical aspects surrounding the shafts/chambers/manholes.

Adjoining trenches can be assigned quickly to the shaft via drag and drop technique.

The assignment of the images is carried out directly from the file system and these images are then stored in the database to enable other users who do not have access to the file system to display the information as well.

Zoom feature with press and hold “Alt”-key and turn scroll wheel.

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9 Enhancements – GIS

9.1 MapXtreme Since Version CM6.75, MapXtreme version 7.1 is implemented.

MapXtreme version 7.1includes the following new features:

Works with .Net 4.0 Framework

64-bit support

Compliant with WMS 1.3.0. Server

Secure WMS Client-Server with authentication protocol

Supports additional coordinate system projections

9.2 Oracle Locator – Geographical data storageOracle Locator is a feature of Oracle Database. Geographical and location data are fully integrated in the Oracle database itself and can easily integrate/incorporate location information directly to MapXtreme within ConnectMaster.

This functionality is licensed by the module “Oracle Locator/Spatial storage”. In parallel, the Oracle Locator must be installed and configured with Oracle Database.

9.3 GIS Web Map Services (WMS)WMS is an interface for delivering geographical maps via the Internet provided by web map servers and loaded into MapXtreme within ConnectMaster. The delivered maps allow users visualizing advantages for practical business use. Users will require an existent Internet connection to connect to the web map servers.

Delivered maps are used as backdrop mapping and users are allowed to modify the map delivery formats i.e. Aerial, Hybrid, Road. However, the delivered maps are read only and cannot be analyzed.

ConnectMaster provides following WMS capabilities:

WMS Adapter WMS Adapter for BING Maps WMS Adapter for OpenStreetMaps WMS Adapter for Authentication

These functionalities are licensed individually.

9.3.1 WMS AdapterConnect Master provides the ability to connect to free web map servers

9.3.2 WMS Adapter for BING MapsConnect Master provides the ability to connect to Bing Maps

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9.3.3 WMS Adapter for OpenStreetMapsConnect Master provides the ability to connect to OpenStreetMaps

9.3.4 WMS Adapter for AuthenticationConnect Master provides the ability to connect to web map servers which require user authorization when accessing the maps.

9.4 Thematic MapsThematic mapping is a powerful way to analyze and visualize data. It uses a particular theme (e.g. ducts’ status or amount of free fibres in cables) to visualize the data so that users can see it on a map.

Users can create following thematic maps:

Ranged of values

Dot density

Individual value

Graduated symbol

Pie

Bar

With ranged of values, dot density, individual value and graduated symbol thematic mappings, users can only examine one theme at a time, whereas with pie and bar thematic mappings, users can examine more than one themes at a time.

Themes represent data with the following attributes:

Color

Fill patterns

Symbol

Bar

Pie charts

Grids

9.4.1 Ranged of values thematic mappingData is grouped into ranges. Objects for the corresponding ranges are assigned specific range style.

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9.4.2 Dot density thematic mappingDot density mapping uses dots of the same size to represent the data. Dots are randomly placed in proportion to the numeric values of a theme of an area.

9.4.3 Individual value thematic mappingIndividual value mapping distinguishes the objects by its distinct values.

9.4.4 Graduated symbol thematic mappingGraduated symbol thematic mapping uses symbols to represent different values. This method works best when users use numeric data. For example, if you are working with a layer of customer locations, it makes no sense to create graduated symbols based on the type of customer location (e.g. single residence, multi residences, etc). However graduated symbols are appropriate when users want to show the number of residences in the customer locations. System then varies the size of the symbol according to the value.

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9.4.5 Pie thematic mappingThematic mapping using pie charts enables users to examine more than one theme at a time. Users can compare a theme to a whole. For example, free capacity of a cable can be compared to the whole capacity of it.

9.4.6 Bar thematic mappingThe bar charts thematic mapping allows users to examine more than one theme at a time.

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9.5 Style OverrideUsers now have the capability to change the style override for specific zoom levels of a single layer. It is useful to control the display of the layer’s features as users zoom in and out. For example, at a higher zoom level, users could use thin polyline to represent streets but have them becoming thicker as they zoom in. This way, the base style of a layer is kept without modifying.

By applying multiple style overrides for the same layers in specific zoom ranges, a gradation of the map display can be reached.

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9.6 GIS – ConnectMaster functionalities

9.6.1 Drawing support – Insert object

9.6.1.1 Insert location by its coordinatesSystem automatically inserts in GEO selected locations (e.g. manholes, customer locations, etc) based on the coordinates.

9.6.1.2 Insert component by its coordinatesSystem automatically inserts in GEO selected components (e.g. cabinet, rack, patch panel, etc) based on the coordinates.

9.6.1.3 Insert cable by coordinatesSystem automatically draws in GEO the selected cables if the A- and Z-locations coordinates are known. Cable is drawn as a straight polyline from A-location to Z-location. If cable has more than one segment and coordinates of the end locations of the segments are known, they are also drawn.

9.6.1.4 Insert cable by top-level ductsSystem automatically draws in GEO selected cables based on the path of the duct references seen in cable segments (route of the top-level duct).

9.6.1.5 Insert duct by coordinatesSystem automatically draws in GEO selected ducts based on the A- and Z-locations coordinates. Duct is drawn as a straight polyline from A-location to Z-location.

9.6.2 GEO update from Data ExplorerWhen users create new objects from the Data Explorer, systems automatically draws the corresponding features in GEO. However this is only valid for cable component types. Users must activate the setting in the Library, MapInfo > Settings.

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9.6.3 Database-GEO data validation

9.6.3.1 Delete Invalid CM-FeaturesThis action allows users to list or delete all GEO features which have invalid or without CmExKey.

i. GEO features without CmExKey For instance, user deleted an object directly in the database and the corresponding

GEO feature still exist. It will hold an invalid CmExKey (which is not found in the database) and thus will be “CM: Unassigned”.

ii. GEO features with invalid CmExKey For instance, user unassigned a GEO feature (action “Unassign CM”) and as a result,

the GEO feature has no CmExKey.

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9.6.3.2 Verify Selected Line Features Regarding A- and Z-LocationsThe snapped end locations of selected polyline are checked on the GEO and compared to the database. For example, in GEO, TR-0001 polyline is snapped to Location-B and Location-C. However in database, TR-0001 has Location-A and Location-C registered. When verifying TR-0001 GEO polyline, system informs user of the event.

9.6.3.3 Check Selected Duct Children GeometryThis function checks if polyline of category duct with

This function checks the children objects of a selected parent object, if they are all on the same geometry. This check is only valid for objects of duct category. For example, a trench has 5 conduits, and two of them do not follow the trench geometry. When verifying the trench GEO polyline, system informs user of the event.

9.7 Context menu – Grouped by layers and sorted by namesThe map context menu is now grouped according to layers and sorted by names

9.8 Report with embedded GEO areaIn certain report types, a mini embedded GEO area is available.

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The zoom factor of the embedded mini GEO can be configured in the library

9.9 MapXtreme Map PrintingMap printing directly from MapXtreme within ConnectMaster is possible. Users can configure the page format of the report thus allowing users to print in any desired page size. Besides, users can also save map in PDF as well as supported graphic file formats i.e. BMP, EMF, WMF, GIF, JPEG, PNG and TIFF.

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10 Enhancements – Module: Schemas

10.1 MS Visio 2013 32-bit CM6.76 supports 32-bit Visio 2013.

64-bit CM6.76 supports 64-bit Visio 2013

10.2 Additional options for shape layoutsNew layout variants:

Matrix

Geo Schematic

Symmetrical

Layered graph

MDS (Multi dimensional scaling)

Sugiyama (layered graph drawing)

10.2.1 MatrixSystem arranges the objects in matrix form, utilizing the "Horizontal Spacing” and “Vertical Spacing” settings.

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10.2.2 Geo Schematic:System arranges the objects according to their coordinates.

10.2.3 Symmetrical:Connected objects are arranged with smaller distances than unconnected objects.

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10.2.4 MDS (Multi-dimensional Scaling)The objects are spatially arranged that the distances between the objects are as close as possible

10.2.5 Layered Graph

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10.2.6 Sugiyama

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10.3New Schema: Network Logic (Location)Instead of MUX-oriented representation of the logic network, users can also generate network logic report based on location.

10.4 New Schema – Cables (Container)For Network View Cables a new kind of drawing is available. Additional to the end location of the cable the connected component will be displayed.

The filter option „Show wired components“ must be enabled.

There are additional columns available for the wired component and the top-container.

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Result

10.5New Schema: Cable-SegmentsFor the cable network representation, there is now a version that instead of just showing the cables’ end locations, it shows all cables’ segment locations.

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11 Enhancements - General

11.1 CM main frame layout changesThe general search box (above the Explorer) is now located next to the History drop-down menu.

Switching between the explorers is now being implemented as a tab menu.

11.2 Menu structure adjustmentsThe object context menu has been restructured. Several examples are shown below:

Splice Plan and Cassettes-Spliceplan are found in “Analyze” action

“Create” action now includes location and component creation options.

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11.3 Transport container groupingWith the introduction of transmission rate kinds (see 3.3) there is the option to group the TC’s by this kinds.

Result:

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11.4 Displayed Informations for TC/ cable/ duct in ExplorerIt applies:

+ Z-location data only shown when Z-location != A-location.

+ Description must be enabled in explorer-view.

+ Series/Slot only shown when component sits in container.

+ Series only shown when option „Slot: Show series“ is activated in component settings.

+ Component statistics only shown when activated in explorer.

TC:

TC-Name (TC-description) -> Z-location (Z-location description)

Ducts:

Series/Slot component name (description) -> Z-location (Z- location description) <Statistics>

Cables:

At A/Z-locations:

Series/Slot cable name (description) -> Z-location (Z- location description) <Statistics>

At Segment-Locations: Series/Slot cable name (description) <- || ->

The tree of a cable contains further informations about all segment locations of the cable. The actual location is marked with an asterisk.

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11.5 Explorer viewsTo display different location systems now there will be explorer views to manage this.

Every location system automatically gets a view created.

In the library the views can be edited in the details.

Explorer View Details:

All options to configure an explorer view can be found here.

Settings are system wide.

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11.6Library and settingsThe settings area is now combined to the Library area.

11.7 Supplementary filter columnsSwitchable filter columns in “Component” search library

Attribute columns

External key

Cost column

o Components cost

Statistic

o Component utilization/usage statistics

Points/Wires

Occupation

Electrical network

11.8 New Clipboard functionDeletion of selected objects directly from the clipboard is now possible.

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11.9 New Data Transfer overviewAn overview of all data transfer options is available in the Help menu

11.10Impact AnalyzerA filter is introduced in the Impact Analyzer

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11.11 Print multiple reportsIt is possible to print several report types for multiple objects simultaneously.

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12 ConnectMaster - 64bit Version

12.1 Installation PackageConnect Master is available as a 64-bit application from this version onward.

The requirements are

MapXtreme 64-bit version

MS Visio 64-bit version

The use of Crystal Reports is no longer assured in a 64bit version.

DevExpress report engine is used for reporting

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13 Appendix A: CM6.76 System requirementsConnectMaster® 6.76 MR minimum system requirementsfor Oracle 11g environment

ConnectMaster® Thick CLIENTProcessor Intel or AMD, 2,5 gigahertz (GHz) or higher recommended

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Prof (x86 & x64) with SP 3Microsoft Windows Vista (x86 & x64) with SP 1Microsoft Windows 7 (x86 & x64)

RAM 2 GB or higher recommended (with Microsoft VISIO® or MapXtreme)

Hard Disk Space Free Hard disk space required: 1500 MB (MapXtreme and Visio files are excluded)

Display Video: 1024×768, 256 colours

Input Device Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device

Network Network card required: 100 Mbit/sProtocol required: TCP/IP

Other Microsoft .NET Framework v4.0 Client Profile and Microsoft .NET Framework v4.0 Extended are required

Optional Microsoft VISIO® 2010 (x86) Standard or Professional is required

ConnectMaster® Citrix XenApp SERVER

Processor Intel or AMD, 2,5 gigahertz (GHz) or higher recommended

Operating System Microsoft Windows® 2008 (x86) & Microsoft Windows® 2008 R2 (x64)Microsoft Windows® 2003 (x86) with SP 2

Citrix Citrix XenApp 5.0Citrix XenApp 6.0 (recommended)Other Citrix Versions: Only on request with additional conditions and requirements

RAM 4 GB plus additional memory per user or higher recommended

Add. RAM per User 1 GB per user or highere.g. for 20 users: 4 GB + (20 users * 1 GB/user) = 24 GB

Hard Disk Space Free Hard disk space required: 1500 MB (MapXtreme and Visio files are excluded)

Display Video: 1024×768, 256 colours

Input Device Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device

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Network Network card required: 100 Mbit/sProtocol required: TCP/IP

Other Microsoft .NET Framework v4.0 Client Profile and Microsoft .NET Framework v4.0 Extended are required

Optional Microsoft VISIO® 2010 (x86) Standard or Professional is required(Visio license for terminal services environment -> such as Volume Licensing (VL))

ConnectMaster® DB-SERVER (Oracle)

Processor Intel or AMD, 2,5 gigahertz (GHz) or higher recommended

Operating System Microsoft Windows® 2008 (x86) & Microsoft Windows® 2008 R2 (x64)Microsoft Windows® 2003 (x86 & x64) with SP 2Microsoft Windows XP Prof (x86 & x64) with SP 3 (for CM Standalone)Microsoft Windows Vista (x86 & x64) with SP 1 (for CM Standalone)Microsoft Windows 7 (x86 & x64) (for CM Standalone)Other OS: Only on request with additional conditions and requirements

Database System Oracle 11g (11.2.0.1.0) for Windows (x86) is requiredOracle 11g (11.2.0.1.0) for Windows (x64) on x64 Operating SystemOracle Server and Client patch level must correspondOther Oracle Versions: Only on request with additional conditions and requirements

Oracle Instances 2 separate Oracle Instances are required (e.g. “CMPROD” , “CMTEST”)

RAM 4 GB or higher recommendedand 64 MB additional per client recommended

Hard Disk Space Free Hard disk space required: 20 GB plus additional free space per instances or higher recommended (RAID system recommended)MapXtreme and Visio files are excluded3 GB per instance or highere.g. for 2 instances as required above:20 GB + (2 instances * 3 GB/instance) = 26 GB

Network Network card required: 100 Mbit/sProtocol required: TCP/IP

Other Microsoft .NET Framework v4.0 Client Profile and Microsoft .NET Framework v4.0 Extended are required

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