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Migrating PIAdvCalcFilVal Uptime Calculations from PI DataLink to PI OLEDB
Learn how to translate PI DataLink's PIAdvCalcFilVal advanced calculations—like counting uptime based on conditions—into efficient PI OLEDB SQL queries. Explore three practical approaches using PIAVG, PIINTERP, and PICOunt tables, and get tips for validation and accuracy.
Roshan Soni
Building Flexible PI AF Templates with Variable Tagname Patterns
Design OSIsoft PI AF templates to handle PI Points that follow patterns like FLOW...PV, where the middle section is variable. Learn strategies and best practices for flexible attribute mapping in AF.
Roshan Soni
Importing XML to a Specific AF Element Path with AFSDK: Best Practices and Pitfalls
Learn how to reliably import XML fragments to a specific AF Element in OSIsoft PI Asset Framework (AF) using AFSDK. This post covers the correct use of ImportXml, proper XML structure, and troubleshooting common mistakes.
Roshan Soni
Understanding the PI System 'pctgood' Function: How Is It Calculated?
Learn how the 'pctgood' function in PI System calculates the percentage of good data over a specified time period, and how it handles periods with missing or bad data.
Roshan Soni
Announcing the vCampus PI Products Kit (May 2009): Comprehensive PI System Environment for Developers
The vCampus PI Products Kit (May 2009) offers a comprehensive, all-in-one environment for PI System development—now available as an ISO image. This post details what’s included, clarifies AF Compatibility Layer versioning, and provides quick-start instructions.
Roshan Soni
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
Automating PI Notification Time Rule Changes in Bulk with AFSDK
Learn how to automate the process of changing PI Notification time rules in bulk using AFSDK and C#. Useful for resolving the 'EN_AnalysisNotConfigured' error after server restarts.
Roshan Soni
Querying AF Data Using PI OLEDB Provider 4.0: Beta Release and New Capabilities
The PI OLEDB Provider 4.0 now supports SQL queries against PI Asset Framework (AF), making it easier to integrate AF data with your tools. The beta is available for vCampus subscribers.
Roshan Soni
Automating PI Archive Maintenance with PowerShell: Pitfalls and Solutions
Migrating PI archive reprocessing scripts from batch files to PowerShell can cause unexpected issues due to argument handling differences. This post explores common problems, workarounds, and introduces OSIsoft's official PowerShell Tools for more reliable automation.
Roshan Soni
Designing a Custom Playback Function in PI ProcessBook: Dynamic Trace Redrawing Explained
Explore how to create a custom animated playback feature in PI ProcessBook for dynamically redrawing traces within a fixed time window. Learn about PI Calculation Datasets, VBA scripting, challenges, and alternative approaches.
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
How to Efficiently Query High-Volume PI Archive Data Using PI OLEDB and .NET
Learn how to optimize .NET applications to query thousands of PI tags efficiently using PI OLEDB, including batching, SQL tricks, threading, and alternatives.
Roshan Soni
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