Create a Custom Asset Viewer

Create a custom Asset Viewer mashup to display maintenance orders from an external database.

Project 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.

Project Info

Type Tutorial
Level Intermediate
Est. Time 30 Minutes
Published December 11, 2018
Author
Manufacturing Apps

You'll learn how to

    • Configure a custom mashup
    • Connect ThingWorx to an external database
    • Import data from an external database
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Things used in this project

Environment:

This guide assumes usage of:

Software components:
Previous knowledge:
Understand KPIs with Manufacturing Accelerator (Guide 3)

CREATE A CUSTOM ASSET VIEWER

Outline
  • 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