Create a Custom Asset Viewer
Create a custom Asset Viewer mashup to display maintenance orders from an external database.
Guide Concept
Now that you understand the fundamental functionalities of the ThingWorx Manufacturing Apps from guides 1-3, we will see how those functionalities can be customized to provide value unique to different plant users. It is recommended that you complete guides 1-3 before starting this guide.
This guide will demonstrate how the ThingWorx Manufacturing Apps can be modified to include information relevant from an external database for maintenance personnel. You will learn how to establish a connection to an external Maintenance Order database and tie Maintenance Orders to the relevant asset.
The Custom Asset Viewer App you will use is designed for Maintenance personnel but is an example of how the ThingWorx Maintenance Apps can be customized for different roles within the factory.
Guide Info
| Level | Intermediate |
| Est. Time | 30 Minutes |
| Published | December 11, 2018 |
| Author | Ryan Servais |
You'll learn how to
- Configure a custom mashup
- Connect ThingWorx to an external database
- Import data from an external database
Things used in this guide
ThingWorx Free Trial for Manufacturing CREATE A CUSTOM ASSET VIEWER
- Step 1: Download Supporting Files
- Step 2: Create User
- Step 3: Add Model Tag
- Step 4: Import Extensions
- Step 5: Configure Database Connection Properties
- Step 6: Set Up Database
- Step 7: Open Custom Asset Viewer
- Step 8: Understand Supporting Services
- Step 9: Next Steps