Dynamic Instances API
Go to Tools > Settings > Dynamic Instances to open the Dynamic Instances API settings.
The Dynamic Instances API allows you to create and remove connections at runtime. The technical use of dynamic instances is described on the Create Dynamic Instances page.
Purpose of the Settings
The dynamic instances feature is part of the Enterprise+ environment. For more information on license assignment and other Enterprise+ features, see License Levels.
For more information on dynamic instances and their correct use, see Dynamic Instances
Here, you configure the database connection that the OPC Router uses to manage the tables for dynamic instances in the api schema. You can only create dynamic instances from a template after this connection has been configured and the database has been set up.
First, enable the Dynamic Instances API, and then enter the connection details for the database you want to use for dynamic instances.
Settings
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable Dynamic Instances API | Enables the dynamic instances feature in the OPC Router. |
| Host | Specify the DNS name or IP address of the database host. |
| Port | Specify the port of the database server. |
| Database | Specify the name of the database in which the tables for dynamic instances are to be created. |
| Windows authentication | Select this option if you want to log in using the OPC Router service’s Windows context. |
| User | Specify the database user if you are not using Windows authentication. |
| Password | Enter the database user’s password. |
First, verify the connection using Check connection. When you click Set up database, the OPC Router automatically sets up the required basic structure for dynamic instances in the selected database.
Further Information
For further steps on using a template with dynamic instances, see the page Generate Dynamic Instances.