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AF SDK: Retrieving Event Frame Trigger Values with Best Practices

Learn how to use AF SDK to accurately retrieve the specific attribute values that triggered your PI Event Frames, along with essential search performance best practices.

Marie Laurent

9 min read

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#AF SDK
#Historical Data
#.NET
#Performance
#Event Frames
#C#
#AFAttribute
#AFTime
#AFValue
#AFEventFrameSearch
#trigger values

About Marie Laurent

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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