1. What is the function of an Attribute?

In Fogwing, Attributes are the sensor parameters received from the IoT devices connected with the platform. The collection of attributes are also called as data points. Each payload send to Fogwing Platform from devices counted as one data points.

2. How can I Add an Attribute?

To an already existing Edge Device, Users can still extract IoT Data insights by adding Attributes. With the 'Attributes' button under 'Action', edge devices push the recognized attribute Data to Fogwing IoT analytics Studio where it is processed and converted to valuable metrics that help business decision making.


To Use Simulator feature, execute the following steps:

  • Login to your Fogwing IIoT Platform account >> 
  • From the menu bar on the left, Click ‘Edge Devices’ in the Edge Network section >> 
  • Edge Devices will display >> 
  • Select the ‘Attribute’ button from the ‘Action’ column against an Edge Device you wish to Add Attribute >> 
  • Attribute page will appear >> 
  • Click the ‘Add’ button on the top right >> 
  • Fill in the required Details and Click the ‘Submit’ button from the bottom right.


Declaring an Attribute is a pre-requisite to access Fogwing IoT Analytics Studio.


3. Can I Modify an Attribute?

To an already existing Edge Device and Attribute, Users have the provision to Edit Attribute. With the 'Edit Attributes' feature in the Attribute List View page, Users can makes changes to the recognized attribute that pushes Data from Edge Device to Fogwing IoT analytics Studio where it is processed and converted to valuable metrics that help business decision making.


To Modify Attribute, execute the following steps: 

  • Login to your Fogwing IIoT Platform account >> 
  • From the menu bar on the left, Click ‘Edge Devices’ in the Edge Network section >> 
  • Edge Devices will display >> 
  • Select the ‘Attribute’ button from the ‘Action’ column against an Edge Device you wish to Edit Attribute >> 
  • Attribute page will appear with List View >> 
  • Select the ‘Edit’ icon from the Attribute List View page >> 
  • Complete the Edits >> 
  • Click the ‘Submit’ button from the bottom right.


4. Is it possible to Delete an Attribute?

Yes, to an already existing Edge Device and Attribute, Users have the provision to Delete Attribute. With the 'Delete Attributes' feature in the Attribute List View page, Users can get rid of an Attribute that is unwanted.


To Modify Attribute, execute the following steps:

  • Login to your Fogwing IIoT Platform account >> 
  • From the menu bar on the left, Click ‘Edge Devices’ in the Edge Network section >> 
  • Edge Devices will display >> 
  • Select the ‘Attribute’ button from the ‘Action’ column against an Edge Device you wish to Delete Attribute >> 
  • Attribute List View page will display >> 
  • Select the ‘Trash’ icon against the Attribute you wish to Delete from the Attribute List View page >> 
  • The Attribute will be Deleted.