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How to update MeshDB when an install is completed

When an install is completed, there are a few items to confirm are correct in MeshDB so that we have accurate information and an up-to-date map:

  1. Confirm that a network number has been assigned to the install (this is probably already done by the installer, either via the NN assignment form or the vanity NN process in most cases). Do this by searching for the network number in the Nodes search page, and then selecting the correct Node. On the node details page, check that the install that was just completed is listed under "Installs". If it is not listed, correct it on the Install detail page.
  2. Check that the Node details are correct. Validate that the node status is set to "Active", and that the Node's building list includes the building the install is contained in
  3. Click the link to the install details page and mark the install status as "Active"
  4. Update the Install Date field on the install (and Node if not pre-existing) to today's date
  5. Set the Is DIY? field based on if this install was conducted by a volunteer or directly by the member themselves
  6. To add a link to the map, create the appropriate device objects if needed using the device add form. However, these devices are also automatically imported from UISP, so check if the devices already exist by searching for them by name before creating duplicates. Next, add a link between the devices using the link add form if needed. Again, links are automatically imported from UISP, so take care not to duplicate existing link objects