Get Started with ThingWorx for IoT
Create an IoT application using the core building blocks of ThingWorx Foundation.
Guide Concept
This project will introduce you to the principles of the ThingWorx platform and creating your first application.
Following the steps in this guide, you will create the building blocks of your first IoT application, including Things and Streams.
We will teach you the basics and best practices for creating your first IoT application.
Guide Info
| Type | Quickstart |
| Level | Beginner |
| Est. Time | 30 Minutes |
| Published | March 21, 2019 |
| Author | Allen Smith |
You'll learn how to
- Create Model Tags
- Create a Thing Template
- Create a Thing
- Store data in a Value Stream
- Download and install a data simulator
- Create an application UI
Things used in this guide
Environment:
This guide requires a connection the ThingWorx Foundation.
It assumes that you are utilizing the hosted Foundation server or the downloadable trial.
Software components:
ThingWorx Foundation
Previous knowledge:
GET STARTED WITH THINGWORX FOR IOT
Outline
- Step 1: Data Model
- Step 2: Create Model Tags
- Step 3: Create Thing Shapes
- Step 4: Create Thing Template
- Step 5: Create Thing
- Step 6: Store Data in Value Stream
- Step 7: Create Custom Service
- Step 8: Create Alerts and Subscriptions
- Step 9: Create Application UI
- Step 10: Display Data
- Step 11: Simulate a Data Source
- Step 12: Test Application
- Step 13: Extend Your Model
- Step 14: Next Steps