In this article you'll find the length of name and the key in the platform.
Content:
Introduction
Some objects in the EMS platform have both a Name and a Key that serve to identify them in the system. These fields have a maximum recommended length so that they are fully visible across the platform’s interface.
How does it work?
Each object type has specific limits for the Name and the Key. When you create or edit these objects, any text beyond the maximum length may be truncated in the visual components of the platform, even though the value is kept in the database. You should therefore design your naming and key conventions to stay within these limits.
How to access?
You can set or modify Names and Keys in the usual configuration screens of each object: zones, locations, data sources and devices. For devices, the Key and Name are typically defined indirectly when you start sending data to the platform.
Visualization
Maximum length by object type:
| Type of field | Max Name length | Max Key length |
|---|---|---|
| Zone | 255 characters | 40 characters |
| Location | 255 characters | 40 characters |
| Data source | 255 characters | 255 characters |
| Device | Same as Key | 64 characters |
If these limits are exceeded, the extra characters may not appear in tables, forms or tooltips, depending on the screen layout.