Creating an asset type

The following asset types are supported:

  • BasicAsset

  • BasicAsset > BasicDevice

  • BasicAsset > BasicDevice > BasicSinumerikAsset

  • BasicAsset > BasicAgent

  • BasicAsset > BasicAgent > MindConnectIoT2040

  • BasicAsset > BasicAgent > MindConnectLib

  • BasicAsset > BasicAgent > MindConnectNano

Procedure

  1. In the left window pane, click the "Library" > "Asset Types" button.
    The "BasicAsset" window opens.

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  2. Select "BasicDevice" and click on the small arrow (navigate to the child element).
    The "BasicDevice" window opens.

  3. Select "BasicSinumerikAsset" and click on the small arrow (navigate to the child element).
    The "BasicSinumerikAsset" window opens.

  4. Click on "+ Create type" to create a new asset type.

    The "Create type" window opens.

    • 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.

    • Select an image with the maximum permitted size of 5 MB.

      NOTE

      Images in the working area

      Ensure that the name of the image in your working area is unique.

    • Add your chosen variables.

    • Add your chosen aspects.

    • Click "Save" to create the new type.

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Filtering an asset type

  1. Open the "Types" window.

  2. In the center window pane, select "BasicDevice" > "BasicSinumerikAsset".

  3. In the input field "Filter", enter the name.

    The corresponding data is displayed in the right-hand window area.