Virtual Devices Module

Virtual Devices Module

Accessing Virtual Devices

To access the Virtual Devices page:

  1. Navigate to Devices.

  2. Click Device Batch Update.

  3. Select Virtual Devices from the left side menu.

Creating and Managing Pseudo Devices

  • Initially, devices might not appear as PseudoDevices until assigned specifically.

  • To mark devices as PseudoDevices:

    1. Navigate to Device Batch Update, select the intended folders.

    2. Open the properties panel; choose "True" under "Is Pseudo Device".

Migration Note: Transition from Tag to Type

Previously, Pseudo Devices were identified using the pseudoDevice tag and appeared in the main Devices list, even though their purpose was strictly for point sourcing.

With this update, we are replacing the tag with a dedicated device type for Pseudo Devices. As part of this transition:

  • The ability to add the pseudoDevice tag will be removed.

  • Pseudo Devices will no longer appear in the main Devices list.

  • They will not be available for use in FDD, BI, or other applications—only for point extraction during Virtual Device creation.

NotesImportant: Devices currently using the pseudoDevice tag will remain accessible from the Virtual Devices page. To complete the transition and remove them from device lists, assign the new Pseudo Device type and remove the pseudoDevice tag to ensure a smooth migration to the updated system.

Page Layout

The Virtual Devices page is split into two parts:

  • Left: List of Pseudo Devices (source folders/devices)

  • Right: List of existing and new Virtual Devices

On the Left: Pseudo Devices

  • Displays Pseudo Device name and point count

  • Filter for devices with/without points

  • Search and sort options available

  • Click a device to see its points:

    • Point Name

    • Point Path (folder structure from Niagara/other source)

    • Point Value

    • Search and sort by name/created at


On the Right: Virtual Devices

  • Lists all created Virtual Devices

  • Click to view assigned points, which are grouped by the Pseudo Device they came from

  • Filters:

    • By name, created date, type, area, point count

  • Search and sort capabilities


How to Create a Virtual Device

Method 1: Manual Device Creation

The Create New Device popup includes a feature to streamline bulk device creation by generating multiple devices using a name prefix and a numeric range.

How It Works:

  1. In the Add multiple section, enter a base name (e.g., Meeting_Room).

  2. Set the From and To fields to define the numeric range (e.g., 1 to 15).

  3. Click Add to generate device names automatically:

    • Meeting_Room 1

    • Meeting_Room 2

    • …

    • Meeting_Room 15

Each device can then be customized by assigning a Location, Type, and Area.

To speed up the process, you can apply Type and Area in bulk by selecting the dropdowns in the column headers.

Add Single Devices

If you prefer to add devices one at a time, use the + Add single button in the top-right corner. This adds an individual row where you can manually fill in all the details.

Once you are ready, click Create to add all listed devices in one go.

Method 2: Drag-and-Drop Points

  1. Select points from a Pseudo Device

  2. Drag them to the Create New Virtual Device section

  3. Fill in the required details in the popup and click Save

Method 3: Auto Group & Batch Create

  1. Click on a Pseudo Device

  2. Show all its points

  3. Use the Organize Points By option:

    • By Subfolders: Groups based on folder hierarchy (e.g., VAV1, VAV2)

    • By Point Name: Groups based on point naming patterns (e.g., Lighting_Zone1, Lighting_Zone2)

  4. Select the resulting groups

  5. Drag and drop them to the Create New Device section

  6. One Virtual Device is created per group

  7. Group name = Device name (editable in the popup)

Filtering, Navigation, & Tracking

Filter Virtual Devices by Pseudo Device: After selecting a Pseudo Device, use the filter chip “Created from 

  • {pseudoDeviceName}” to view all Virtual Devices created from it.

Locate Source Device: From a Virtual Device, click Locate Device to highlight its originating 

  • Pseudo Device on the left.

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