Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting PI SDK: Installation, Remote Connections, and the Shift to AF SDK
Facing PI SDK installation or remote connection issues? Learn to troubleshoot common errors and understand why new development should transition to the modern AF SDK for robust PI System integration.
Fatima Zahra

Linking Dynamic SQL Data to PI Vision: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to link dynamic SQL data to PI Vision displays using PI Asset Framework, covering setup, configuration, and crucial data refresh settings.
Oliver Hughes

Resolving NullReferenceException: Missing UOMs in AF SDK
Encountering NullReferenceException with AFAttribute.DisplayUOM in PI AF SDK? Learn why attributes can lack UOMs and how to implement robust null handling in your C# code.
Megan Tremblay

Troubleshooting PI Vision Custom Symbols After Upgrade: Timestamps & Headers Missing
Experiencing issues with PI Vision custom symbols after an upgrade? Learn how to troubleshoot missing timestamps and headers by inspecting developer tools and understanding API changes.
Thomas Müller

PI Web API Error Handling: Strategies for Robust Client Apps
Master PI Web API error handling by understanding HTTP status codes and structured responses, building robust client applications that gracefully manage unexpected outcomes.
Priya Nair

Resolving Kerberos Errors from Linux to PI SQL DAS: NetTcp Not Supported
Encountering Kerberos errors from Linux to PI SQL DAS? Learn why NetTcp fails and how to resolve 'Kerberos ticket cannot be acquired' by switching to HTTPS.
Rafael Costa

Troubleshooting PI DataLink VBA: Resizing Arrays, Type Mismatches, and Performance
Resolve common PI DataLink VBA issues like array resizing, 'Type Mismatch' errors, and performance bottlenecks when automating Excel reports with PI System data.
Lucas Dubois

Troubleshooting PIModules Security: RPC Error & Identity Mappings
Encountered 'RPC invoked failed [-16034]' when setting PIModules DBSecurity? Learn the root cause—unmapped PI Identities—and how to resolve it with proper Windows principal mappings.
Ben Taylor

AF Analysis Writes Zero: Why Preview Differs from Output Tag
Troubleshooting PI AF Analyses writing '0' to output tags despite correct previews? Discover root causes like competing writes, timing issues, and how to fix them.
Carlos Herrera

Troubleshooting SSL & Kerberos with PI Web API and Python
Resolve common SSL certificate verification failures and Kerberos authentication issues when connecting Python applications to PI Web API, ensuring secure and reliable data access.
James Kowalski

Resolving PI OLEDB Type Mismatch Errors on SQL Server Linked Servers
Troubleshoot PI OLEDB errors like 'PIvalue Type or PIstring is Not Float' when updating PI points via SQL Server linked servers, caused by variant column mapping issues.
Erik Johansson

Troubleshooting PI AF Link Subsystem Errors During MDB to AF Sync
Resolve critical PI AF Link Subsystem errors during MDB to AF synchronization by clearing stale mappings and correcting AF security configurations.
Daniel Fischer
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