Creating the Base ThingTemplate for Fixed Characteristics of the MRI Machines
Create a new ThingTemplate that describes the fixed characteristics of all MRI machines. These are the properties that do not vary dynamically, such as serial number, location, and owner. Dynamic properties (such as sensor readings) will be defined later in the example.
  1. In ThingWorx Composer, under Modeling, click Thing Templates.
  2. Click New.
  3. For this example, enter Magnorez MRI machines in the Name field.
  4. Since Magnorez MRI machines support remote management and the transfer of software upgrades, search for and select the TW.RSM.Template.AssetWithTunnelsAndFileTransfer for the Base Thing Template.
    The following templates are provided:
    • TW.RSM.Template.AssetWithFileTransfer—implements RemoteThingWithFileTransfer
    • TW.RSM.Template.AssetWithTunnels—implements RemoteThingWithTunnels
    • TW.RSM.Template.AssetWithTunnelsAndFileTransfer—implements RemoteThingWithTunnelsAndFileTransfer
    • TW.RSM.Template.RemoteAsset—implements RemoteThingWithTunnelsAndFileTransfer
    • TW.RSM.RSMHelperTemplate—implements GenericThing
    • TW.RSM.BaseAssetType—implements GenericThing
  5. Select TW.RSM.RemoteServiceStream for the Value Stream field.
     Note
    Setting the Home Mashup and Value Stream fields uses the built-in ThingWorx Remote Access and Control capabilities, but these can be customized as well.
     
  6. Click Properties to view the inherited properties of the TW.RSM.Template.AssetWithTunnelsAndFileTransfer template.
    The provided templates inherit the following ThingShape properties:
    ThingShape
    Provided Properties
    PTC.Core.Asset
    IsAlerted
    PTC.Core.ClassifiedAsset
    Asset Model Number
    PTC.Core.OwnedAsset
    • Asset Owner
    • Asset Owner Contact
    • Asset Operator
    • Asset Operator Contact
    PTC.Core.PhysicalAsset
    Asset Location
    TW.RSM.ManagedAsset
    • AssetImage
    • AssetBlog
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