Step 4. Select the Object-Counter Instance Whose Value will Display

Note: The Address Builder dialog box is the same dialog box you use when configuring a System Sentry device point.

  1. Select the following in the System Sentry Address Builder dialog box.

 

Field

Select:

A

Object

An objects that can be monitored from the available objects in the drop-down list.

The exact list of objects is determined by your system configuration.

B

Counter

A counter for the object.

The selected object determines the counters that are listed.

C

Include Computer Name

(Optional) Check to monitor a remote computer.

  1. Enter the remote computer name in the Computer field.

  2. Click Connect.

Result: The instances that are listed reside on the connected computer.

Note: The counter must be available to the network, not a local counter for the connection to succeed.

D

Instance

An instance for the counter.

The selected object determines that instances that are listed.

  1. Click OK.

Result: The Point By Address dialog box opens; an expression that applies to your selection displays in the Expression field.

Example

The following are selected for the rectangle and text object.

Object

Logical Disk

Counter

% Free Space

Remote computer

SERVER1

Drive

D

More information

System Sentry point by address on a CimEdit screen.