---
title: "Work with locations"
slug: "work-with-locations"
updated: 2026-08-17T09:52:27Z
published: 2026-08-19T08:41:41Z
canonical: "docs.grassfish.com/work-with-locations"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.grassfish.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Work with locations

Locations and categories determine which content is played on which display.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> Admins manage location permissions for other users.

## Create a location

You can create locations and sublocations in IXM One and assign data sources and categories to them.

To create a new location, perform the following steps:

1. In IXM One, go to **Channels > Location**.
2. In the **Location** pane, select one of the following locations:
  - Select **Locations**, to create a location in the top level of the tree.
  - Select an existing location, to create a sublocation.
3. Click on **+** **New** at the bottom of the pane.
4. In the **Create location** window, enter the following general information:

| **Name** | Specify the name of the location. This entry is mandatory. |
| --- | --- |
| **Address and contact details** | Optionally, specify country, city, postal code, address, email, and fax number. --- Note that sublocations inherit general data from the primary location and it can't be modified. If you copy a location, the data is copied, but you can edit it. |
| **Holiday list** | [Assign a holiday list](/grassfish/docs/assign-holiday-lists). |
| **Permissions** | To add or remove user permissions for the location, use the arrows ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/work-with-locations-image-tfu14dc9.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A13%3A23Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A13%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=X3y46QMhqReXS%2FYbSBH5prNJFX1I4vrgn2BXg%2FHftb8%3D) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/work-with-locations-image-4nkfax98.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A13%3A23Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A13%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=X3y46QMhqReXS%2FYbSBH5prNJFX1I4vrgn2BXg%2FHftb8%3D) or drag-and-drop. |
5. Switch to the **Data sources** tab, to manage [data sources](/grassfish/docs/manage-data-sources).
6. Switch to the **Categories** tab.
7. To assign categories to your location, drag and drop them from the **Available** pane to the **Assigned** pane. Note that sublocations and players assigned to the location inherit the selected categories.
8. Click **Save** to save your changes.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/work-with-locations-image-b71baweo.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A13%3A23Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A13%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=X3y46QMhqReXS%2FYbSBH5prNJFX1I4vrgn2BXg%2FHftb8%3D)

## Edit a location

To edit a location, perform the following steps:

1. In IXM One, go to **Channels > Location**.
2. In the **Location** pane, select the location that you want to edit.
3. To edit the location, click on the ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/work-with-locations-image-j6e6ehxn.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A13%3A23Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A13%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=X3y46QMhqReXS%2FYbSBH5prNJFX1I4vrgn2BXg%2FHftb8%3D) **Edit** icon at the bottom of the pane. Alternatively, double-click on the location.
4. In the **Edit location** window, make your changes.
5. Click **Save** to save your changes.

## Copy a location

You can copy a location if you want to use it as a blueprint for a new location.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> - Players that are assigned to the original location are not assigned to the copy.
> - A location can only be copied within the same hierarchy level as the original location.

To copy a location, perform the following steps:

1. In IXM One, go to **Channels > Location**.
2. In the **Location** pane, select the location that you want to copy.
3. To copy the location, click on the ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/work-with-locations-image-atbkp0t2.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A13%3A23Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A13%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=X3y46QMhqReXS%2FYbSBH5prNJFX1I4vrgn2BXg%2FHftb8%3D) **Copy** icon.
4. In the **Copy location** window, edit the copied data as required. For example, you can edit the name which now has the the suffix **(Copy)**.
5. Click **Save** to save your changes.

## Delete a location

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> You can't delete a location if:
> 
> - The location has sublocations.
> - The location has players assigned to it. In this case, you must delete the players or use a workaround.

To delete a location, perform the following steps:

1. In IXM One, go to **Channels > Location**.
2. In the **Location** pane, select the location that you want to delete.
3. To delete the location, click on the ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/work-with-locations-image-80stgov7.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A13%3A23Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A13%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=X3y46QMhqReXS%2FYbSBH5prNJFX1I4vrgn2BXg%2FHftb8%3D) **Delete** icon at the bottom of the pane.
4. In the subsequent dialog, confirm with **Yes**.

### Workaround

Use this workaround if you want to delete a location that has players assigned, without deleting the players.

Perform the following steps:

1. Create a new location as a temporary storage for the players.
2. Assign the players to this new location.
3. Delete the location that you want to delete.
4. Assign the players to another location and delete the temporary location, or leave them in the temporary location.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> If you move a player to another location, the categories inherited via the location are not maintained; only the categories of the current location are valid.