What is a Submodel?
A Submodel in Catena-X represents a standardized digital twin component that defines specific data structures and semantics for sharing information about an asset or process across organizations. It enables interoperable data exchange by adhering to established standards like Asset Administration Shell (AAS).
Each submodel uses a semantic model.
For more information, see What is a Submodel?
Requirements
To add a submodel, make sure you have created the submodel service prior (see Add a Submodel Service, see Add a Submodel Service).
Step 1 - Navigate to Submodel Service View
This view displays a list of all available submodels.
Use the Search field 🔎︎ in the top left to look up a specific submodel. The list will only show submodels which contain the entered value.
Use the Sort feature ⇅ in the header to sort the submodels in an ascending or descending order. When using this feature, the affected column header is highlighted.
Step 2 - Add the Submodel
TIP
Creating your own first submodel is a daunting task. Especially when the semantic structure and data format need to be considered.
We recommend creating the JSON beforehand by using our guide Use Submodel Templates to Generate a Submodel. This will provide you with a valid JSON which can be copypasted into the submodel.
Select Add new submodel.
The new submodel is set up in the dialog.Edit the submodel:
You can edit the plain text.
You can upload a file.
Finish by selecting Save.
Next Steps
After adding a submodel, the next step is to Define Policies for Contracts.