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Flexible PI AF Templates: Mastering Variable Tagname Patterns

Learn advanced strategies for designing flexible PI Asset Framework (AF) templates that dynamically map PI Points with variable naming conventions, such as FLOW...PV, using substitution parameters and external mapping.

Daniel Fischer

13 min read

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#AF SDK
#PI Web API
#PI System Explorer
#PI AF
#AF templates
#PI Point Naming
#Substitution Parameters
#Data References

About Daniel Fischer

Expert in PI System implementation, industrial automation, and data management. Passionate about helping organizations maximize the value of their process data through innovative solutions and best practices.

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