Engine Simulator Data Storage
Use a Timer to record mass amounts of test data, and then export it as a Comma-Separated Values file.
Guide Concept
Having an Edge MicroServer (EMS) Engine Simulator has allowed you to begin work on using ThingWorx Foundation for instrumenting a prototype engine.
However, the end goal is not to inspect the data manually, but to have ThingWorx Analytics perform an automatic notification for any issues.
In this guide, you’ll create a Timer to generate thousands of data points, and then export the dataset as a Comma-Separated Values (.csv) file for future use in building an analytical model of the engine.

Guide Info
Level | Intermediate |
Est. Time | 30 Minutes |
Published | Mar 18, 2021 |
Author | Jason Wyatt |
You'll learn how to
- Create a Timer
- Subscribe to a Timer to Trigger a Service
- Generate Mass Amounts of Test Data
- Import the CSV Parser Extension
- Create a File Repository
- Export the Test Data as a Comma-Separated Values (.csv) file
- Download from a File Repository
Things used in this guide
Software components:
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ThingWorx Foundation
Previous knowledge
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