Introduction
The How-Tos section is the most practical part of the documentation. It contains step-by-step guides for common tasks, advanced configurations, and integration scenarios in Factry Historian.
Whereas the ConceptsConcepts pages explain ideas and the ReferenceReference section defines features in detail, these How-Tos are designed to show you exactly how to get things done.
What you will find here
This section covers:
- Trending: visualizing live and historical sensor data
- Data management: creating and editing assets, working with calculations, and using metadata
- Integrations & setup: installing and upgrading Factry Historian, setting up collectors, and connecting to external platforms such as Grafana
- Access & Security: managing authentication providers, obtaining API tokens, and the Factry Historian portal.
How to use these guides
- Follow the step-by-step instructions to perform specific tasks.
- Use the examples provided to quickly apply best practices.
- Refer back to the ReferenceReference section when you need details about configuration fields or component behavior.
The How-Tos are continuously expanded and updated to reflect real-world usage patterns, making them the fastest way to learn how to use Factry Historian effectively.