Creating an asset type
The following asset types are supported:
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BasicAsset
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BasicAsset > BasicDevice
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BasicAsset > BasicDevice > BasicSinumerikAsset
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BasicAsset > BasicAgent
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BasicAsset > BasicAgent > MindConnectIoT2040
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BasicAsset > BasicAgent > MindConnectLib
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BasicAsset > BasicAgent > MindConnectNano
Procedure
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In the left window pane, click the "Library" > "Asset Types" button.
The "BasicAsset" window opens. -
Select "BasicDevice" and click on the small arrow (navigate to the child element).
The "BasicDevice" window opens. -
Select "BasicSinumerikAsset" and click on the small arrow (navigate to the child element).
The "BasicSinumerikAsset" window opens. -
Click on "+ Create type" to create a new asset type.
The "Create type" window opens.
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Enter a name for the new asset type.
You must enter a name and this activates the "Save" button. -
Enter a description of the new asset type.
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Select an image with the maximum permitted size of 5 MB.
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Add your chosen variables.
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Add your chosen aspects.
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Click "Save" to create the new type.
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Filtering an asset type
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Open the "Types" window.
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In the center window pane, select "BasicDevice" > "BasicSinumerikAsset".
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In the input field "Filter", enter the name.
The corresponding data is displayed in the right-hand window area.
NOTE
Ensure that the name of the image in your working area is unique.