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Defining Data Templates

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Understanding Using Data Templates

Data Templates are essential for creating tags with defined attributes and organizing them into hierarchical structures representing assets or information models in FactoryStudio projects. Utilizing Data Templates allows users to access tag attributes and manage their data more efficiently. This section will provide an in-depth understanding of the importance and benefits of using Data Templates in your projects.

Data Templates Configuration

Creating Templates

Templates are the foundation for creating new tag types based on data structures, utilizing existing built-in types and previously defined templates. The process of creating a tag template is straightforward and detailed in the "Creating Templates" section.

Templates allow you to create new tag types based on a data structure using existing built-in types and previously defined Templates.

To create a tag template:

• Go to

  Tags

  Unified Namespace → Data Templates.

• Click New.

• The "Create New Tag Template" dialog will open.

• In the "New

  Type

  Name" field, enter a name for the tag type. In the Description, enter a description of the

  tag

  template.

  Click 

  Click OK. The Templates tab displays with the name of the new template at the top of the tab.

  Click the insertion row to

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To create a new attribute for this

Data Template, type into the first row of the table next to it and press enter after adding all the information. The properties here are the same ones for Tags. See Creating and Editing Tags

for more information. 

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To delete a template, select it from the User Custom Type drop-down list, then click 

Delete Item.

Using Data Templates for custom Tag Types

Data templates streamline the creation of tags by supplying predetermined attributes. By employing these templates, users can efficiently manage data by upholding a logical and hierarchical structure representing assets or informational models.

To implement a Data Template in your project:

1. Navigate to the 'Tags' tab and click on 'New Item' to create a new tag.

2. In the 'Type' dropdown row, you can select the desired template. If a tag has already been created, select the desired template from the 'Type' column.

3. The tag will inherit the attributes from the chosen template.

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Assets Templates

Asset Templates are a vital aspect of FactoryStudio, allowing users to create reusable data structures and logically organize tags into hierarchical representations of equipment or information models. This organization helps to enhance data management and improve overall system efficiency.

Building Custom Data Types

Custom Data Types, or User-Defined Types (UDTs), can be created to represent complex data structures in the Unified Namespace. These UDTs can include multiple tag attributes, allowing users to model various properties of an asset, such as its current state, operational parameters, and historical data. Building custom data types ensures a more accurate and comprehensive representation of assets and their associated tag attributes.

Working Using Data Templates

Creating and Editing Data Templates

FactoryStudio allows users to create, edit, or import Data Templates for use in their projects. When creating a template, it is crucial to define relevant tag attributes, such as data types, initial values, and any required metadata. Once a template is created, users can edit it to update tag attributes or modify the template structure as needed.

Using Data Templates in Projects

Data Templates are valuable for creating tags with defined attributes and organizing them into hierarchical structures representing assets or information models in FactoryStudio projects. To use a Data Template in a project, follow the steps outlined in the "Using Data Templates in Projects" section. The tag will inherit the defined attributes from the template, allowing users to access and manipulate these attributes as needed throughout the project.

Best Practices for Implementing Data Templates

When implementing Data Templates in FactoryStudio projects, consider the following best practices:

• Ensure consistency by using the same Data Template for similar tags across the project.
• Regularly review and update templates to accommodate changing project requirements.
• Organize templates hierarchically for improved navigation and understanding.
• Leverage the power of UDTs to create complex and comprehensive data structures.
• Keep templates up-to-date with the latest industry standards and best practices.

By incorporating these best practices, users can maximize the potential of Data Templates in FactoryStudio, ultimately leading to more efficient data management and enhanced system performance.

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