Migration
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AF SDK and .NET 8: Charting the Course for Modern PI System Development
AVEVA is bringing AF SDK to .NET 8 by 1H 2025, a pivotal shift for PI System developers. Learn about the implications, distribution, Windows-only initial release, and how to prepare your development strategy.
Rachel Park
Modernizing Data Access: Replacing ADODB.Recordset in VB.NET for PI System
Learn how to replace adodb.recordset in VB.NET for PI System applications, leveraging ADO.NET's DataSet, DataTable, DataReader, LINQ, and the PI AF SDK for modern data access.
Marcus Chen
Troubleshooting PI DataLink Add-ins in Excel on Azure Virtual Desktop
Resolve common issues with PI DataLink add-ins randomly disabling in Excel 365 on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, especially for large user bases.
Megan Tremblay
AF GUID Dependencies: Best Practices for PI System Client Applications
Explore how PI System client applications identify Asset Framework elements using paths versus GUIDs. Learn best practices for managing these dependencies to ensure reliability during migrations and custom development.
Pieter van den Berg
PI ActiveView Navigation: Challenges, Workarounds, and Modern Alternatives
Explore the complexities of display navigation in PI ActiveView, from VBA pitfalls to file-based workarounds. Learn how modern AVEVA PI Vision leverages URL parameters for seamless context passing.
Lucas Dubois
PI Collective Domain Migration: Best Practices for a Seamless Transition
Migrating a PI Data Archive Collective to a new Active Directory domain is complex. Learn best practices, critical prerequisites, and a phased approach to ensure a smooth, secure transition with minimal downtime.
Daniel Fischer
Migrating PI Data Archive to 64-bit: Best Practices & Pitfalls
Upgrading your PI Data Archive to a 64-bit architecture is crucial for performance and scalability. This guide outlines best practices, emphasizing clean installations and critical compatibility checks for a successful migration.
Andres Vargas
C# PI System Connectivity: Migrating to AF SDK for .NET
Install OSIsoft.AFSDK via NuGet and migrate your C# apps to AF SDK for .NET. Covers PI Point access, AF Server connection, and modern connectivity patterns.
Thomas Müller
ABB OPC Server Migration: Configuring the PI OPC DA Interface
Transitioning from Bailey SEMAPI to an ABB OPC Server? This guide outlines configuring the PI Interface for OPC DA to ensure seamless data collection for your PI System.
Min-Jun Kim
Troubleshooting PI System Crawler Failures: Root Causes & Modern Search
Diagnose common PI System Crawler failures, understand their root causes like security and network issues, and discover why upgrading to PI Vision 2020 or later offers a robust, modern search solution.
Katarina Horvat
PI SDK to AF SDK Migration: Strategies & Best Practices
Migrate from PI SDK to AF SDK with confidence. Explore the benefits of AF SDK, understand parallel operation complexities, and learn best practices for a smooth transition to modern PI System development.
Priya Nair
PI Collective Version Compatibility: Best Practices for High Availability
Maintaining PI Data Archive collective version compatibility is crucial for high availability. Learn best practices for upgrades, OS considerations, and avoiding pitfalls in your AVEVA PI System.
Daniel Fischer
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