Maxwell Create a Device

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This describes how to setup a new '''Device''' in Maxwell - for example, a printer or a display.
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In this example, the new Device the user is creating is an Epson 3880 printer.  Since there is no 3880 listed in the scroll-down menu, he can click on the [[Image:MX detail plus.jpg]] plus button.  This will open up the '''Device Model Details''' pane where he can fill in the information for the new model of printer.
In this example, the new Device the user is creating is an Epson 3880 printer.  Since there is no 3880 listed in the scroll-down menu, he can click on the [[Image:MX detail plus.jpg]] plus button.  This will open up the '''Device Model Details''' pane where he can fill in the information for the new model of printer.
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Whenever adding new models, pay close attention to how you name them, for these model names will be publicly viewable in 24 to 48 hours.  During that time, you may make changes or edits, we will review the naming and ensure that the Maxwell list of models does not include multiple versions of the same device.
Whenever adding new models, pay close attention to how you name them, for these model names will be publicly viewable in 24 to 48 hours.  During that time, you may make changes or edits, we will review the naming and ensure that the Maxwell list of models does not include multiple versions of the same device.
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* When the necessary fields are filled out, click '''Done''' at the bottom (of Device Model Details) to exit the edit mode, and...
* When the necessary fields are filled out, click '''Done''' at the bottom (of Device Model Details) to exit the edit mode, and...

Revision as of 21:52, 14 May 2008

This describes how to setup a new Device in Maxwell - for example, a printer or a display.


Click on the Device button to list all of your devices

Create a new Device

  1. Log into Maxwell.
  2. Click on the "Device" button in the left column to bring up the list of all of your devices.
  3. Click on the + plus button on the bottom left corner of the Devices pane to make a new device.
  4. Fill out the Device Details pane with the information for your new device.


Adding a new model

Creating a new model for a printer.

In this example, the new Device the user is creating is an Epson 3880 printer. Since there is no 3880 listed in the scroll-down menu, he can click on the MX detail plus.jpg plus button. This will open up the Device Model Details pane where he can fill in the information for the new model of printer.

Whenever adding new models, pay close attention to how you name them, for these model names will be publicly viewable in 24 to 48 hours. During that time, you may make changes or edits, we will review the naming and ensure that the Maxwell list of models does not include multiple versions of the same device.



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