Machines - General

View the list of Machines registered in the repository, and manage Grooper services running on them.

Remarks

The Machines General tab provides a centralized workspace for viewing, managing, and configuring all Machines registered in the Grooper repository. This control is designed for administrators and solution designers who need to monitor server status, review machine properties, and manage Grooper services across distributed environments.

Purpose

Use this tab to review the list of all servers (machines) connected to the repository, inspect their properties, and manage Grooper services running on each machine. The workspace streamlines infrastructure management, supporting rapid diagnostics, configuration, and operational control.

UI Components

• Machine List:
  • Displays all registered Machines in a dynamic, interactive table.
  • Columns include machine name, ID, and other listable properties.
  • Supports selection, sorting, and multi-select for batch operations.
  • Visual cues indicate machine status and connectivity.
• Selected Machine Properties:
  • Shows a categorized property grid for the currently-selected machine.
  • Supports inline editing, drop-down lists, checkboxes, and expandable sections for complex properties.
  • Provides contextual help and validation for each property.
  • Right-click to access context menu commands such as Clear, Reset, Copy, and Paste.
• Service Collection:
  • Lists all Grooper Service Instances running on the selected machine.
  • Supports service control actions: start, stop, save, and cancel.
  • Service properties are editable in a categorized grid, with contextual help and validation.
  • Multi-select and batch operations are supported for managing multiple services.
  • Real-time status and error tracking for each service instance.

Workflow and Scope

• The tab is available for the Machines folder in the design tree.
• Select a machine in the list to view its properties and associated services.
• Edit machine properties or service configurations as needed.
• Use service control actions to start, stop, or update services.
• Visual indicators and contextual help guide users through configuration and troubleshooting.

Example

The following diagram illustrates the layout of the Machines General tab, with four child controls and sample data:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Machines General                                                                                            │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ {Machine List}                                      │ {Selected Machine}                                    │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Name      | ID      | Description | Status      │ │ │ MachineType:      x64-based PC                    │ │
│ │-----------|---------|-------------|-------------│ │ │ Manufacturer:     Dell Inc.                       │ │
│ │ Server01  | 1001    | Prod Server | Online      │ │ │ Model:            PowerEdge R740                  │ │
│ │ Server02  | 1002    | OCR Node    | Offline     │ │ │ Operating System: Windows Server 2022             │ │
│ │ Server03  | 1003    | Test Node   | Online      │ │ │ OS Version:       10.0.20348                      │ │
│ │ ...                                             │ │ │ GrooperVersion:   3.0.0.0                         │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │ Cores:            16                              │ │
│                                                     │ │ CPUs:             2                               │ │
│                                                     │ │ RAM:              64.00 GB                        │ │
│                                                     │ │ Last Update:      7/24/2025                       │ │
│                                                     │ │ ...                                               │ │
│                                                     │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------│
│ {Services}                                          │ {Selected Service}                                    │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Service Name      | Machine Name | Status       │ │ │ Service Name:      Grooper.ActivityProcessing.01  │ │
│ │------------------|--------------|-------------- │ │ │ Display Name:      Grooper Activity Processing    │ │
│ │ ActivityProc.01   | Server01     | Running      │ │ │ Machine Name:      Server01                       │ │
│ │ OCRService.01     | Server02     | Stopped      │ │ │ Status:           Running                         │ │
│ │ ImportWatch.01    | Server01     | Running      │ │ │ Thread Count:      4                              │ │
│ │ ...                                         ... │ │ │ Thread Priority:   Normal                         │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │ User Name:         DOMAIN\svc_grooper             │ │
│                                                     │ │ Repository Name:    ProductionRepo                │ │
│                                                     │ │ Type Name:          Activity Processing           │ │
│                                                     │ │ Instance No:        1                             │ │
│                                                     │ │ ...                                               │ │
│                                                     │ │ {start} {stop} {save} {cancel}                    │ │
│                                                     │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

• NW: {Machine List}: Table of all registered machines, showing columns such as Name, ID, Description, Status.
• NE: {Selected Machine}: Property grid for the selected machine, showing all viewable properties.
• SW: {Services}: List of Grooper services on the selected machine, showing Service Name, Machine Name, Status.
• SE: {Selected Service}: Property grid for the selected service, showing all editable and viewable properties.
• {start}, {stop}, {save}, {cancel}: Service control buttons.

Child Controls

Name	Type		Summary
Machine List	Reflection List	►	Displays a list of all machines registered in this repository. The Machine List control presents all Machines in the repository in a sortable, filterable table. Columns include Name, ID, Description, Status, Grooper Version, Cores, CPUs, RAM, and Last Update. Supports multi-selection, sorting by column, and batch operations. Visual indicators show machine status (Online/Offline) and highlight selected rows. Double-click or select a row to view details in the {Selected Machine} panel. Context menu commands are available for machine-level actions. Use this control to quickly review infrastructure, locate machines, and select servers for management.
Selected Machine	Property Grid	►	Displays properties for the selected machine. The Selected Machine control shows all viewable and editable properties of the currently-selected Machine. Properties are grouped by category and shown in a property grid. Editable fields include text boxes, drop-down lists, checkboxes, and expandable sections for complex types. Provides contextual help, validation, and error indicators for each property. Right-click to access context menu commands such as Clear, Reset, Copy, and Paste. Changes are reflected in real time and can be saved or reverted. Use this control to inspect and configure machine details, including hardware, OS, Grooper version, and more.
Services	Service Collection	►	Displays a list of Grooper services running on the selected machine, and allows them to be managed. The Services control lists all Service Instances running on the selected machine in a sortable, filterable table. Columns include Service Name, Display Name, Machine Name, Status, Thread Count, User Name, Repository Name, Type Name, and Instance No. Supports multi-selection, sorting, and batch operations. Visual indicators show service status (Running/Stopped) and highlight selected rows. Double-click or select a row to view details in the {Selected Service} panel. Context menu commands are available for service-level actions, including start, stop, save, and cancel. Use this control to monitor, start, stop, and configure Grooper services across your infrastructure.
Selected Service	Property Grid	►	Displays properties for the selected service instance. The Selected Service control shows all viewable and editable properties of the currently-selected Service Instance. Properties are grouped by category and shown in a property grid. Editable fields include text boxes, drop-down lists, checkboxes, and expandable sections for complex types. Provides contextual help, validation, and error indicators for each property. Right-click to access context menu commands such as Clear, Reset, Copy, and Paste. Service control buttons ({start}, {stop}, {save}, {cancel}) are available for operational management. Changes are reflected in real time and can be saved or reverted. Use this control to inspect and configure service details, including status, user account, thread priority, repository, and more.

Used By

Design Tab Host