Files in data modeling
Cognite's core data model uses CogniteFile to represent files. The actual file content is handled by the File service. This article describes how to use files with the core data model.
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The examples below include Cognite Python SDK functionality that's in alpha release state. The functionality is in an early testing phase and can be changed or removed without prior notice. Refer to the changelog for details.
CogniteFile in the core data model
CogniteFile uses the assets
property to associate a file with one or more CogniteAssets, and other properties to hold metadata of the file.
The access control for CogniteFile is handled by the datamodelinstances access-control list (ACL). This is the only ACL required to access files in the core data model.