Asset Operations
Blog
To view the Asset Blog, write or edit posts, and comment on posts, click Blog in the left panel of the Asset Dashboard. This blog is specific to the selected asset, and can be used to communicate any asset-related information to other users.
Use the Add New Post action to create a post. You can perform the following actions on a post after clicking the title:
Action
Description
Edit Post
Edit the content of the blog post.
Delete Post
Delete the blog post.
Leave a Comment
Comment on a blog post.
Mark Sticky
Mark the post as sticky so that it always appears at the top of your blog.
Rate this article
Give the blog post a star-rating.
File Transfer
 Note
You must have the correct permissions perform the File Transfer operation.
The File Transfer operation allows you to copy files from the local system repository, TW.RSM.Thing.FileRepository (for example, \ThingworxStorage\repository\SystemRespository\TW.RSM.Thing.FileRepository) to a remote location (an asset).
The File Transfer operation is available for Things that implement a TW.RSM.Template.AssetWithFileTransfer or TW.RSM.Template.AssetWithTunnelsAndFileTransfer template.
The Remote location is determined by the WebSocket-based Edge MicroServer (WSEMS) Configuration. For more information on configuring the WSEMS, see the WSEMS documentation in the ThingWorx Help Center on ptc.com (you will need a PTC Customer Login).
 Note
In previous releases, TW.RSM.Template.AssetWithFileTransfer was named TW.RSM.AssetWithFileTransfer, and TW.RSM.Template.AssetWithTunnelsAndFileTransfer was named TW.RSM.AssetWithTunnelsAndFileTransfer. The old templates are still supported, but new assets should be created with the new templates.
 
To upload a file:
  1. Click Choose File and navigate to the file you want to upload. Click Open.
  2. Once the file appears in the file upload box, click Upload.
To download a local file:
  1. Select a file in the Local file list.
  2. Once a file is selected, click the Image Download File icon that appears.
To transfer a file:
  1. In the Local or Remote files list, click the file you want to transfer to the other location (local or remote).
  2. To copy a local file to a remote location, click the right transfer icon: Image
  3. To copy a remote file to a local location, click the left transfer icon: Image
Remote Session
To start a remote session, click Remote Session.
 Note
This operation is only available if it has been enabled for the asset.
 
To enable the Remote Session operation for an asset, you must create Things that implement the TW.RSM.Template.AssetWithTunnels or TW.RSM.Template.AssetWithTunnelsAndFileTransfer templates. The IP of the remote Things VNC server and port must be defined. Complete the following steps to enable Remote Session for the asset:
  1. In ThingWorx Composer, find and select the Thing (asset) you want to configureto enable remote sessions.
  2. In the left panel, under Entity Information, click Configuration.
  3. Click Add My Tunnel.
  4. For Tunnel Name enter vnc.
  5. Specify the Host IP and the Port.
  6. Click Save.
  7. Ensure that your remote asset has the VNC Server running and is configured properly to enable remote sessions.
Related Links
Viewing the Asset Dashboard