Variables & Data Points

Variable Libraries

Browse and clone from curated collections of standardized variables.

Variable libraries are reusable collections of variable definitions grouped by industry or equipment type. They help you standardize variable naming, data types, and units across your organization.

Library types

Platform libraries

Pre-defined by Fleetera and available to all tenants. These cover standard measurement points for common industrial equipment — for example, variables for pumps and motors, HVAC systems, or energy metering based on industry standards.

Platform libraries are read-only. You cannot modify or delete them.

Tenant libraries

Custom libraries that you create for your organization. Use them to define company-specific variable sets, proprietary measurement points, or standardized naming conventions. Tenant libraries are only visible within your organization and can be fully managed.

Library structure

Each library contains:

FieldDescription
NameLibrary display name (e.g., "Pump and Motor Variables")
CategoryIndustry or equipment group (e.g., energy, manufacturing, HVAC, general)
DescriptionExplanatory text about the library and its source
VersionVersion identifier (e.g., "1.0", "IEC 61400-25-2")
Source URLOptional reference link to the standard or specification
VariablesArray of variable definitions

Each variable in a library has:

FieldRequiredDescription
KeyYessnake_case identifier (e.g., active_power)
NameYesDisplay name (e.g., "Active Power")
Data TypeYesBoolean, Int32, UInt32, Float, Double, or String
Unit CodeNoUnit of measurement (e.g., kW, °C)
Sampling Hint (ms)NoSuggested collection interval (minimum 100ms)
Is IndexYesWhether this is an index column
DescriptionNoWhat this variable represents

Browsing libraries

Navigate to Libraries in the sidebar to see all available libraries. The list shows:

  • Library name and description
  • Category badge
  • Variable count
  • Source indicator (platform or tenant)
  • Version number

Click a library to view its variables. You can search and filter variables by key, name, or description.

Cloning variables to a template

To add library variables to a template:

  1. Open the template detail page and go to the Variables tab
  2. Click Add from Library
  3. In the dialog, select a library from the left panel
  4. Browse or search variables in the right panel
  5. Select the variables you want (use checkboxes or Select All)
  6. Click Add to clone the selected variables into the template

The platform skips variables with duplicate keys and reports how many were added versus skipped. If the new variables differ from the latest template version, a new version is automatically created.

Cloning copies the variable definitions into the template. Changes to the library after cloning do not affect the template — the copies are independent.

Managing tenant libraries

For tenant libraries you own, you can:

  • Add variables — define new variables with key, name, data type, unit, and other properties
  • Update variables — change name, data type, unit code, sampling hint, or description
  • Remove variables — delete individual variables from the library
  • Bulk import — import variables in bulk with three modes:
    • Replace — delete all existing variables and add new ones
    • Append — add new variables, skip duplicates
    • Merge — update existing variables and add new ones
  • Export — download the library as JSON for backup or sharing

Variable Concepts

Understand variable properties, kinds, and the definition-instance pattern.

Creating Variables

Add variables to templates and assets manually or from libraries.

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Library typesPlatform librariesTenant librariesLibrary structureBrowsing librariesCloning variables to a templateManaging tenant libraries