Parameterize a Template

7min

Note: This was previously an experimental feature before Manufacturing Connect version 2.7.0.
﻿Templates allow you to preconfigure an edge device's associated devices. Parameterizing a template allows you to specify variables for selected attributes within the template, which can then be applied to specific devices.
You can convert an existing template to a parameterized template.
You can add variables and parameterize a template from the Templates pane.
You can preview the template and download the JSON to verify the variables on the template, and then upload the template.
Before You Begin
Upload at least one template. See Load template from file in Templates﻿. 
Determine which attributes in the selected template need a variable.
Additional Details
You can do the following:
Apply the parameterized template to an existing device.
Apply the parameterized template to an existing device during activation.
Parameterize Company, Project, or Instance templates.
Select any attribute in a template to create a variable.
Access Parameter Template UI
To access the parameter template UI:
Log in to Manufacturing Connect.
 The Status Overview pane by default appears.
From the Navigation panel, select Edge Management.
The Edge Management pane appears, by default the Edge Devices tab displays.
From Edge Management pane, select Templates.
The Templates tab appears.
Click the Actions icon next to a template which has not been parameterized and select Parameterize Template.
The Template Details pane opens displaying the Variables and Parameterized Template panels.
Refer to the following actions you can take on the Templates Details pane.
Manufacturing Connect User UI : Templates : Templates Details
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Action
Details
[1] Show filter/ Hide filter
Search by Name, and Description
[2] Add variable
Add a new variable to the selected template.
[3] Reload
Update the list.
[4] Action menu
Edit
Delete
[5] Select Rows per page
10, 50, 100
[6] Forward/Backward Variables
Add a new forward/backward variable to the selected template.
[7] Edit variable
Modify an existing variable within the template.
[8] Expand Template Variables 
Expand the section to view all template variables.
[9] Save parameterized template
Save the template to review its structure and contents later.
[10] Preview Template
Preview the template to review its structure and contents.
[11] Delete parameterized template
Delete the selected parameterized template.
More On Edit Variable
Edit variable 1/2
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Action
Details
[12] Select Variable
Select a variable to edit from the list of existing variables.
[13] Done
Confirm the editing process is complete.
Edit variable 2/2
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Action
Details
[14] Revert to the default value
Revert the selected variable to its default value if needed.
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Action	Details
[1] Show filter/ Hide filter	Search by Name, and Description
[2] Add variable	Add a new variable to the selected template.
[3] Reload	Update the list.
[4] Action menu	Edit Delete
[5] Select Rows per page	10, 50, 100
[6] Forward/Backward Variables	Add a new forward/backward variable to the selected template.
[7] Edit variable	Modify an existing variable within the template.
[8] Expand Template Variables	Expand the section to view all template variables.
[9] Save parameterized template	Save the template to review its structure and contents later.
[10] Preview Template	Preview the template to review its structure and contents.
[11] Delete parameterized template	Delete the selected parameterized template.

Action	Details
[12] Select Variable	Select a variable to edit from the list of existing variables.
[13] Done	Confirm the editing process is complete.

Action	Details
[14] Revert to the default value	Revert the selected variable to its default value if needed.

Updated 06 Jan 2025

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