AF SDK
Sample description for AF SDK
Aligning PI System Data to 15-Minute Boundaries Using AF: Strategies and Solutions
Explore how to align PI System (AF) data into precise 15-minute intervals with interpolation and gap detection, covering native options, custom data references, and practical implementation strategies.
Roshan Soni
How to Programmatically Find Dependent Analyses in the PI System Using AF SDK
Learn how to discover and map analysis dependencies in the PI System's AF using AFSDK, including tips, caveats, and best practices.
Roshan Soni
Clarifying PI Web Services Data Paths: "PI:\\..." vs "AF:\\..."
A deep dive into how PI Web Services 2012 routes data writes through "PI:\\..." and "AF:\\..." paths, and what this means for buffering, fanning, and data consistency in PI System architectures.
Roshan Soni
How to Retrieve the Instrument Tag of a PI Point Using AF SDK: Understanding Lazy Loading
Learn why PI Point attributes like Instrument Tag may appear missing in AF SDK, and how to explicitly load them using lazy loading and bulk loading techniques for optimal performance.
Roshan Soni
How to Monitor if the PI Buffering Subsystem Queue Is Empty?
Checking if the PI Buffering Subsystem (pibufss) queue is empty isn't possible via public AF SDK methods. Instead, use the 'Queued Events' counter in Windows PerfMon for real-time insights.
Roshan Soni
C# and the Future of OSIsoft PI System Connectivity: Migrating to AF SDK
The PI AF SDK is now the standard for .NET development with the OSIsoft PI System, replacing the deprecated PI SDK. Learn how to read tag data in C#, access metadata, and leverage official documentation and community resources.
Roshan Soni
Bulk Writing to PI Points: Choosing the Most Efficient Method
Discover why using PIPoint.PIData.UpdateValues is faster and more efficient for bulk data inserts in OSIsoft PI System than multiple AFAttribute.SetValue calls.
Roshan Soni
Solving 'Could not load file or assembly OSIsoft.PI.Configuration' in PI System Applications
Learn why your PI AF SDK application may fail with a 'Could not load file or assembly OSIsoft.PI.Configuration' error and how proper AF Client installation solves it.
Roshan Soni
Developing Connectors with OSIsoft PI AF SDK: Compatibility and Best Practices
Explore how to effectively develop connectors using OSIsoft PI AF SDK across different PI Server versions. Learn key compatibility tips and best practices.
Roshan Soni
Mitigating the "Event Collection Exceeded" Error in AF SDK
Learn how to navigate the "Event collection exceeded the maximum allowed" error in AF SDK with these strategic approaches.
Roshan Soni
Traversing AF Elements and Checking PI Point Attribute Mappings Using OSIsoft AF SDK
Learn how to use the OSIsoft AF SDK to traverse AF elements, check PI Point attribute mappings, retrieve data, and handle common errors. We'll cover traversing the entire AF database, checking for attribute mapping errors, retrieving data for the last 10 days, and handling time range issues. Get the total element count programmatically.
Roshan Soni
PI Web API vs AF SDK: A Detailed Comparison
This blog compares PI Web API and AF SDK, highlighting their differences in performance, use cases, and limitations. We'll explore their functionalities and provide code snippets to illustrate their usage. Discover which tool best suits your needs when interacting with PI Servers, accessing time-series data, and manipulating the PI Asset Framework.
Roshan Soni
About AF SDK
Explore our collection of expert articles about AF SDK. Our content is written by experienced PI System professionals and covers everything from basic concepts to advanced implementation techniques.
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