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Defining Data Templates

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Data Templates Configuration

Creating Templates

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 Unified Namespace → Data Templates.

• Click New.

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

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

  tag

  template. 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

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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.

Using Data Templates for custom Tag Types

Working Using Data Templates

Creating and Editing Data Templates

FactoryStudio gives users the ability to create, edit, or import Data Templates. In creating a template, it is imperative to define the relevant tag attributes such as data types, initial values, and any necessary metadata. These attributes form the foundation of your tags and shape their behavior in the system. The steps to create a Data Template are:

1. Navigate to Unified Namespace → Data Templates.
2. Click on 'New'. This will open the 'Create New Tag Template' dialog box.
3. In the 'New Name' field, input a name for your tag type. Provide a concise and descriptive tag in the 'Description' field.
4. After clicking 'OK', your new template will appear at the top of the 'Data Templates' tab.
5. You can now add attributes to your tag template by clicking on the insertion row.

To edit a template, select the template you wish to modify from the User Custom Type dropdown list. You can then adjust the tag attributes as required.

Using Data Templates in Projects

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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