File Management for Edge
The EdgeIQ Web Application supports Requesting and Sending files to and from a device which has the Edge Local Service(EdgeIQ Coda)installed on it.
This guide details steps on how to use the EdgeIQ File Management Feature.
Pre-Requisites
- EdgeIQ Coda v3.0 or above installed on the Gateway Device.
- File Management Ability turned on for the Device Profile
Request Files from a Device
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From the Device Details Page navigate to the Device Activity Section on the Right Pane and select Recent Gateway Commands from the dropdown menu:
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Select the Issue Gateway Command
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From the Command list on the Issue Gateway Command menu, select Request File from Device
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Provide a File Path for the file that needs to be retrieved from the device
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Select Issue Command
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Navigate to the device details page and refresh to reload the list of recently executed gateway commands
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Select Recent Gateway Commands from the drop down list
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View the status of the recently executed file transfer here
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Files requested from the Gateway are available under the Files manu on the Left Navigation Pane Nested under Accounts.
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Files associated with a device can also be viewed under the Files Tab on the device’s page:
Sending Files to a Device
EdgeIQ platform also supports sending files to a device.
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Start with navigating to the Files menu under Accounts on the Left Navigation Pane
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Select Upload a file from the top right corner
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Type in the file name and select the EdgeIQ Account to upload the file to
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Drag and drop or select a file to upload and select Submit
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Your file should appear as uploaded on the files list
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Navigate back to the device and to Recent Gateway Commands under Device Activity
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From the Issue Gateway command menu, select Send File to Device
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On the Issue Gateway Commands slide out menu, provide a file path and select the file that was just uploaded and Issue the Command.
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Monitor the status of the command from the Device Activity Section by navigating to Recent Gateway Commands
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Verify on the device that the file has been uploaded to the path specified.
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Files associated with a device can also be viewed under the Files Tab on the device’s page:
Updated 9 months ago