Methods for Data Storage
Explore the Value Stream, Stream, Data Table, and Info Table storage methods.
Guide Concept
This guide will introduce Values Streams, Streams, Data Tables, and Info Tables.
Value Streams and Streams are methods of storage for time-series data, while Data Tables and Info Tables are methods of storage for non-time-series data.
You will learn how to create and utilize these mass data storage methods.

Guide Info
Level | Intermediate |
Est. Time | 60 Minutes |
Published | Mar 18, 2021 |
Author | Jason Wyatt |
You'll learn how to
- Differentiate between data storage methods
- Create a Data Shape to format a Stream, Data Table, and Info Table
- Create a Value Stream and Stream to store Time-Series Data
- Create a Data Table and Info Table to store non-Time-Series Data
- Use built-in methods to log data to a Value Stream or Info Table
- Create custom Services which log data to a Stream or Data Table
- Confirm data storage value changes via a built-in Service or Grid Widget
Things used in this guide
Software components:
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ThingWorx Foundation
Previous knowledge
Methods for Data Storage
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