[Zenoss-dev] Re: problem with template binding inheritance

[jason]

I think what you are describing is the expected (perhaps 'documented' is a better adjective) behavior.  Template binding for devices is controlled by the zDeviceTemplates zProperty.  The Bind Templates dialog is just a gui for setting that one zProperty.  Like other zProperties, an explicit setting lower in the device class hierarchy overrides one higher up.

There is a somewhat hidden page that can help you keep track of what's going on with zDeviceTemplates (or any other zProperty.)  From the zProperties page select from Page Menu->More->Overridden Objects.  Select zDeviceTemplates from the menu at the top of the page.  This will show you all places underneath your current device class that override zDeviceTemplates.  If you make a change to template bindings and want it to propagate to every device farther down the tree you need to make the same change at these locations.

-jason




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