Asset Framework
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Handling Excluded Attributes in PI AF Analyses: Resolving Input Errors
Facing 'Failed to resolve required input' errors in PI AF analyses due to excluded attributes? Learn how to leverage the BadVal() function in PI AF 2018 and later to gracefully handle missing inputs.
Nguyen Minh Duc

Optimizing Cumulative Duration with TimeEq in PI AF Analytics
Learn expert strategies to optimize TimeEq function performance in PI AF Analytics for cumulative duration calculations, avoiding costly historical data re-evaluations.
Wei Zhang

PI AF Calculations: Formula DR vs. Analysis Service Deep Dive
Compare PI AF Formula Data References and PI AF Analysis Service for calculations, covering best practices, performance, and conversion considerations for PI System professionals.
Viktor Lindqvist

PI AF Templates: Best Practices for Enterprise Design
Master PI AF template design for enterprise deployments. Learn best practices for asset hierarchies, element references, attribute structure, and avoiding common pitfalls.
Marco Rossi

PI Builder for PI Point Values? Configuration vs. Data Updates
Learn why PI Builder isn't for PI Point data values and how to correctly update PI Point references with PI Builder or actual data values using PI DataLink and AF SDK.
Amit Patel

Unlocking PI Digital States: A PI System Explorer Guide
Learn how to view all possible values within a PI Digital State Set using PI System Explorer and PI Asset Framework Enumeration Sets, without needing PI SMT access.
Erik Johansson

Mastering Time Arithmetic: Adding Durations in PI AF Analytics & AF SDK
Unlock the secrets of precise time arithmetic in the PI System. Learn to add durations to timestamps in PI AF Analytics and AF SDK, handling time zones and dynamic inputs with expert techniques.
Siti Rahman

Resolving 'Can't Connect to PI AF Server' Errors
Experiencing 'Can't Connect to PI AF Server' errors? This guide helps you diagnose and resolve common PI AF connection issues, getting your PI System Explorer clients operational.
Megan Tremblay

Capturing the Last Good PI Tag Value with AF Analytics
Learn how to use PI AF Analytics to capture the last good value of a PI tag, ensuring it falls within a specified min/max range and isn't a bad quality reading.
Wei Zhang

Scaling Rolling 24-Hour Analytics in PI AF: Strategies for Performance
Explore expert strategies for scaling PI AF Analytics to perform efficient rolling 24-hour average, max, and min calculations across thousands of assets, optimizing performance and reducing latency.
Pedro Almeida

Troubleshooting PIModules DBSecurity: Zero Mapped Windows Principals
Resolve the "Error setting DBSecurity for PIModules" in PI System Explorer caused by PI Identities with zero Windows Mappings when PI AF Link is active.
David Rodriguez

Troubleshooting PI AF Client Downloads: Your Guide to the AVEVA Customer Portal
Struggling to find the PI AF Client download? This guide demystifies AVEVA software entitlements and walks you through accessing PI System installation kits via the Customer Portal.
Carlos Herrera
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