#PI AF
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Exporting PI System Data to Excel: A PI DataLink Tutorial
Learn how to export PI System data to Excel using PI DataLink. This step-by-step tutorial covers retrieving historical and current values for your school project or analysis.
Thomas Müller
Mastering PI AF Design: Tips, Substitution Syntax, and Query Optimization
Unlock the full potential of PI Asset Framework with expert tips on substitution syntax, flexible template design, and optimized PI OLEDB Enterprise queries for scalable PI System solutions.
Nadia Kowalczyk
Flexible PI AF Templates: Mastering Variable Tagname Patterns
Learn advanced strategies for designing flexible PI Asset Framework (AF) templates that dynamically map PI Points with variable naming conventions, such as FLOW...PV, using substitution parameters and external mapping.
Daniel Fischer
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 OLEDB Enterprise: SQL Access to PI Asset Framework Data
Unlock the power of PI OLEDB Enterprise to query PI Asset Framework (AF) data using SQL. Seamlessly integrate AF context with PI Data Archive data for richer analytics and reporting.
Sophie Bennett
Accessing AF Table Data in PI ACE: A VB.NET Tutorial
Learn how to access and filter PI Asset Framework (AF) Table data within PI Advanced Calculation Engine (ACE) modules using PI AF SDK and VB.NET, including direct DataTable.Select() methods and AF Table Lookup Data References for efficient calculations.
Katarina Horvat
Troubleshooting PI Performance Equation 'OFF' States: Timing & Latency
Unexpected 'OFF' or FALSE results in PI Performance Equations often stem from data latency and scan timing mismatches. Learn to diagnose and resolve these issues with aligned schedules or event-driven PI Analyses.
Ahmed Hassan
Automate PI Analysis Templates via PI Web API: A Web Interface Guide
Learn how to programmatically create and manage PI Analyses and Analysis Templates using PI Web API, enabling custom web interfaces and automation workflows in your PI System.
Marcus Chen
AFPlugin Configuration: Streamlining with .NET Object Serialization
Discover how to modernize PI AFPlugin configuration by serializing .NET objects into the ConfigString, eliminating manual string parsing for robust, maintainable solutions.
Ravi Sharma
Securely Storing Credentials in PI AF: Strategies and Best Practices
Explore robust strategies for securely storing connection strings and passwords in PI AF, including granular AF security, DPAPI encryption, and integrating external secrets managers for enterprise-grade protection.
Marie Laurent
PI OLEDB Enterprise: SQL Access to PI AF Data Explained
Unlock your PI Asset Framework data for enterprise reporting and business intelligence with PI OLEDB Enterprise. Learn how this data provider offers secure, read-only SQL access to contextualized operational data, streamlining integration with standard BI tools.
Tunde Okafor
Scheduling PI AF Notifications: Time-Based Event Frame Triggers
Learn to configure scheduled notifications in PI AF using time-based Event Frame triggers, ensuring your critical data snapshots are delivered reliably at specific times, like daily 10 AM. Includes setup and troubleshooting tips.
Hiroshi Nakamura
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