Asset Framework
Sample description for Asset Framework

Resolving TCP Error 10060: PI AF Server Connection Issues
Encountering TCP Error Code 10060 when connecting to your PI AF server? Learn the common causes, detailed troubleshooting steps, and how to resolve this critical network connectivity issue.
Megan Tremblay

PI Analysis Backfilling: Resolving 'Operation Was Cancelled' Errors
Resolve 'Operation Was Cancelled' errors during PI Analysis backfilling for long durations by adjusting PI Data Archive query limits (ArcMaxCollect) and AF SDK data access timeouts.
Ben Taylor

AF Enumeration Sets vs. Digital State Tags: A PI Vision Comparison
Compare AF Enumeration Sets and Digital State Tags in the PI System, focusing on their use in PI Vision multi-state displays and context asset switching.
Samuel Mensah

Calculating Motor Runtime: TimeEq and Beyond in PI System
Learn how to calculate motor runtime in PI System using TimeEq, exploring client-side VBA, server-side AF Analytics, PI DataLink, and custom AF Data References.
Daniel Fischer

PI Vision Collections: Mastering Asset Order and Custom Sorting
Learn how to effectively sort assets in AVEVA PI Vision collections by leveraging PI AF Asset Types and custom attributes, moving beyond default alphabetical ordering.
Ravi Sharma

Troubleshooting Slow PI Vision Displays with AF Attributes
Troubleshoot slow PI Vision displays caused by AF attributes and analysis outputs. Learn to optimize AF analyses, scale resources, and use diagnostic tools for better performance.
Anna Schneider

Calculating PI Tag Value Duration in AF Analytics: Beyond SecSinceChange
Learn to accurately calculate how long a PI Point's value has remained constant in PI AF Analytics, moving beyond the limitations of SecSinceChange with robust expressions.
Sarah Mitchell

Getting Started with AF SDK: Your Guide to PI System Development
Unlock PI System development with AF SDK! This guide covers setting up your C# project, connecting to PI Data Archive and AF, searching assets, reading/writing data, building hierarchies, and creating Event Frames.
Samuel Mensah

AF SDK on .NET 8: A New Era for PI System Development
The AF SDK is evolving to .NET 8, marking a significant shift for PI System developers. Explore the implications, benefits, and preparation strategies for this modernization.
Carlos Herrera

Troubleshooting 'Query Depth Exceeded' in PI Vision for AF Analysis Attributes
Resolve the 'Query depth exceeded' error in PI Vision when displaying complex AF Analysis attributes. Optimize nested calculations by outputting to PI Points for enhanced performance and reliability.
Arief Wibowo
Tracking Previous Good Values with PI AF Analytics
Learn how to use PI AF Analytics to reliably track the previous good value of a PI Point, even when dealing with 'Out of Service' data, ensuring robust analysis.
Elena Petrov

Displaying Live Date & Time in PI Vision: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
Learn how to display the current date and time in PI Vision dashboards using PI Asset Framework attributes and powerful time substitution parameters. This tutorial guides you through each step.
Samuel Mensah
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