Is PI Manual Logger Still Being Developed? Understanding OSIsoft's Approach to Product Feedback

PI Manual Logger is a longtime staple within the OSIsoft PI System ecosystem, designed to facilitate efficient, accurate manual data collection in environments where automation isn’t always feasible. Given its importance in many industrial applications—think field readings, routine inspections, or compliance data capture—it’s no wonder that users regularly check in on the product’s development and future.

So, is PI Manual Logger still actively developed and supported?

Current Product Status and Support

As of now, PI Manual Logger remains an active and fully supported OSIsoft (now part of AVEVA) product. Despite the last visible update in the public Live Library dating back to May 2019, OSIsoft continues to provide technical support, compatibility updates, and critical bug fixes as part of its ongoing product stewardship. This ensures customers reliant on Manual Logger for their data collection workflows are not left behind—especially given the criticality of accurate field data in process industries.

User Feedback and Development Priorities

A key part of OSIsoft’s product management strategy is its transparent approach to user feedback. Users are encouraged to submit feature requests, pain points, and enhancement suggestions through the official OSIsoft Feedback Portal. All OSIsoft products, including PI Manual Logger, are included within this system-wide feedback process.

Recently, users may have noticed more suggestions being marked as "Declined" on the feedback portal. This isn’t unique to PI Manual Logger; it’s part of a larger effort at OSIsoft to increase visibility, transparency, and communication about product development priorities. While every suggestion is reviewed and many are genuinely valuable, not all can be acted upon. By being clear about which ideas will not be pursued, OSIsoft aims to set clear expectations and build trust within its user community.

Why Don't All Ideas Make the Cut?

Product development, especially in complex ecosystems like the PI System, requires OSIsoft to make careful choices about where to invest engineering effort. Factors include:

• User impact and scale: How many customers will benefit?
• Technical feasibility and effort: Is the idea practical to implement?
• Alignment with long-term vision: Does it fit OSIsoft’s strategic direction?
• Resource allocation: Every new feature or change needs testing, documentation, support, and maintenance.

When a suggestion is marked "Declined," that decision reflects careful consideration of the above factors—including balancing ongoing support with adding new features.

Looking Forward: Manual Data Collection in the PI Ecosystem

Although major feature releases for PI Manual Logger may seem infrequent, rest assured that the product is not abandoned. Users can expect continued support and back-end updates to ensure security, compatibility, and reliability. If you're looking for additional capabilities (especially on the web client), submitting feedback through the official portal is still the best way to make your voice heard.

In the broader context, OSIsoft/AVEVA continues to innovate around manual data entry—across PI Manual Logger, PI Vision, and new cloud-based products. If mobile, web-based, or integrated manual data capture is critical to your workflow, keep an eye on the evolving PI System suite for future advancements.

In summary:

• PI Manual Logger is still a supported component within the OSIsoft PI System.
• Feature development is evaluated alongside user feedback and business priorities.
• "Declined" feedback statuses are part of OSIsoft’s broader effort to communicate more transparently about what is—and isn’t—on the roadmap.

For the latest information, monitor the official PI System forums, feedback site, and product documentation. And as always, keep sharing your insights to help shape the future of manual data collection in the PI ecosystem!