Working with the Dynamic Template Designer > Viewing Methods
  
Version 10.0.01
Viewing Methods
Methods, for use in the Dynamic Template Designer, are listed in the Methods View panel. See Using Methods in Dynamic Templates.
To access methods, take the following steps:
1. In the Portal, select Tools > Templates > Method Designer
The methods view panel lists existing methods, with details about each.
Method Name
This name is provided by the author of the method.
Product
The Hitachi Storage Viewer product, such as Storage Viewer for Capacity or Storage Viewer for Backup.
Subsystem
Some methods are specific to the type of data collected from a particular subsystem, such as a backup product; others are available for all systems for the Storage Viewer product.
Description
Description of the value and use case for the method.
Internal Method Name
This unique, internal name is created by the Dynamic Template Designer. Use this name if you are creating or editing a method that has a query that needs a WITH or JOIN clause. During query validation, you may see this name listed in error messages.
Last Modified
The date the method was created.
2. Buttons at the top of the Methods View panel enable the following actions, depending on which method you select: Add, Delete, Details, and Edit. These same options are available when you right-click in the browser window. System Methods, provided as part of the Hitachi Storage Viewer software, cannot be modified or deleted. See also, User-Defined Methods and System Methods.