About this task

Guide to Creating a Simple Table in the BVQ Expert GUI

Applies to

All BVQ versions

This guide aims to demonstrate how to create and customize a simple table within the BVQ GUI, particularly focusing on displaying all SAN switches.

Step-by-Step Process:

Launching a New Window:
- Open the BVQ expert GUI.
- Initiate a new window by pressing Ctrl + Shift + N.
Setting the Directory Path:
- Locate the path window (marked as '1' in the accompanying image).
- Input the following path: /BVQ/Brocade Switch. This action creates a combined view of a tree map and a table. If you prefer to view only the table, you can easily hide the tree map by deselecting it on the property sheet (2). The result is a table presenting all available switches.
Tips for Path Entry:
- Utilize the button (referenced in the image) next to the path window. This feature enables keyboard input for path entries, making navigation more efficient.
Adding More Columns:
- Navigate to the 'Table' tab (3) to modify your table.
- Here, you can enrich your table's data. For example, you might add:
  - 'Name of the Fabric' from the 'Linked Objects, Fabric' section.
  - 'Number of FC Ports' and 'Number of ISLs' from 'Topology.'
  - 'Data Rate Rx' and 'Data Rate Tx' from 'PI Columns.'

Detail about the object chooser

Objects can be searched!

The possible columns are organized like this:

Special
Data resulting from the setting of the table and or treemap.
IDs
All types of IDs as well as e.g. the object name
Attributes
Special values from the objects
Topology
generally counters such as Number of fabrics, number of fiber channel ports ...
Linked Objects
Linked Objects - (new with version 6.1) - All objects with all attributes that can be derived directly from the object in any Froim. For example, the fabric can be derived from the Switfxch and thus all information is available via "Link Objects" via this link.

Further Customization Techniques:

Creating Hierarchical Tables:
- For organized, layered data representation, specify complex paths. An example might be: /BVQ/Switch/Switch Port, allowing the creation of hierarchy tables.
Applying Treemap Filters:
- Employ treemap filters to obscure specific layers based on certain conditions, aiding in a cleaner data presentation.
Exploring Favorites:
- For more ideas on structuring your tables, explore the 'Favorites' section. Observe how tables are organized there to gather insights for your own configurations.