NB here. I was wondering if it is possible to create a UDT of just folders. Then create a UDTs for Motors, Tanks, Fillers and other machines centers. After creating this when I create an instance. First I want to create new folder for each line. Then with-in each folders I wanted to create instance based on the kind of equipment the line has.
I could successfully create folder structure UDT but I could not add any tags to the folders.
Am I missing something?
You cannot create any other tags, of any kind, inside any other UDT instance. Only the defined tags and folders are allowed. Your idea is completely unsupported.
Use actual tag folders to hold variable numbers and types of tags, whether atomic or instances of UDTs.
Thank you, I was thinking I can standardize the folder structure using a UDT first and then pick and choose standard machine center UDTs with tags and other details. wishful thinking 
to standardize everything
Consider using a script to create folders and UDT instances instead of having a designer do so manually. You can still use Ignition's tools to standardize everything (and it is a worthy goal). 
Can you please give some pointers on how to use script to create folder structure and UDT instances, I did not come across this in my training videos yet.
Not sure you'll get it in a video. The key is the system.tag.configure() function. (See its examples.)
Phil any update on your exchange resource you were working on for this?
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As noted in the other topic, it'll be in July.
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