Create a Data Source

Procedure

  1. From the main navigation menu, select DATASOURCES.
    The DATASOURCES workspace appears, displaying a list of data sources.
  2. Select Add New Data Source, and then enter values as specified in the following table.
    Field Description
    Name Enter a unique name for the data source.
    Product Select one these products for the data source:
    • Proficy CIMPLICITY
    • Proficy Historian
    • Proficy iFIX
    • OPC UA
    • Relational Database
    • REST API
    Description Enter a brief description of the new data source.
  3. For relational database, refer to Add Relational Database Data Source.
  4. For Historian and REST API, refer to Add Historian or Custom REST Data Source.
  5. For CIMPLICITY, iFIX, and OPC UA, refer to Add a Data Source with OPC UA Configuration.
  6. Save the data source.
    OptionDescription
    Save Select to save the data source details and remain on the screen.
    Save As New Select to copy the details and save as a new data source.
    Save And Exit Select to save the data source details and exit the screen.