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You can use this list directly and bulk in the types in your NAV installation using the "Seed database tool". | You can use this list directly and bulk in the types in your NAV installation using the "Seed database tool". | ||
- | ===== Add IP device complains ===== | + | :!: Please note that when you seed a new IP device of an unknown type into NAV, NAV will automatically create a new type record. The data in this type record may be a bit unreadable and you should then edit the typename, vendor and description using Seed database|Type. |
- | Typically the //Add IP device// function in the //Edit database// tool will complain if you try to add equipment of an unknown type. You have to define the type first. :!: This is no longer true as of NAV 3.8. | + | |
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- | :!: When you add an IP device to NAV that is of an unknown type, you may follow a link to add the new type. Here the sysObjectID will be filled in, which means you can skip the procedure above. **Note:** You will not be given this option when you bulk import. | ||
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===== Get the official typename ===== | ===== Get the official typename ===== |