Hidden elements
Hidden elements are mostly created for internal purposes. They have no virtual IP address.
Typically, a hidden element will be used to extract information from physical devices, which is then passed on to a virtual element.
You could, for example, create a hidden IO gateway that reads analog and digital contacts and then passes on the retrieved information to a virtual element that shows the parameter values.
Note
Hidden elements have no influence on the alarm state of a view. They are also not included in DataMiner dashboards or reports.
Creating hidden elements
To create a hidden element, follow the normal procedure for element creation, but select the option Hidden.
Tip
See also: Adding elements
Viewing hidden elements
To view hidden elements in DataMiner Cube:
On the Elements page of a view card, click the filter icon in the lower right corner.
Select Hidden elements.