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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
Understanding AF GUID Dependencies in OSIsoft PI System Client Applications
When recreating AF data via XML import, new GUIDs are assigned to elements. While OSIsoft PI client tools typically reference elements by path, issues can arise where GUIDs are leveraged (notably in Notifications). Best practice is to store both GUID and path, ensuring reliability across migrations.
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
PI System Collectives Across Security Boundaries: Synchronization and Security Best Practices
Explore strategies for managing PI System collectives spanning business and control networks separated by firewalls. Learn best practices to achieve reliable data synchronization, uphold security policies, and prepare for upcoming PI System features like Server Side Buffering (SSB).
Roshan Soni
OSIsoft Wants Your Input: Share Your PI Visualization Needs in New Surveys
OSIsoft is running two surveys to gather customer feedback on PI visualization tools, focusing on mobile access, collaboration, and extensibility. Share your insights and help shape the future of OSIsoft's visualization products.
Roshan Soni
Why Does PI DataLink's PIAdvCalcExpVal Have Expression Length Limits?
Discover why PI DataLink's PIAdvCalcExpVal function behaves inconsistently with long expressions, and learn how to workaround the character limits in both direct Excel formulas and the Advanced Calculated Data dialogue.
Roshan Soni
Can You Require Comments for Every Entry in PI Manual Logger?
Explore whether PI Manual Logger can force users to enter a comment for every manual data entry—and what alternatives might exist if this feature is essential for your process.
Roshan Soni
PI OLEDB Enterprise 2010 R2 Released: A New Era for SQL Access to PI AF Data
The release of PI OLEDB Enterprise 2010 R2 enables secure, read-only SQL access to PI Asset Framework metadata and PI Server data, streamlining integration with business intelligence tools.
Roshan Soni
C# and the Future of OSIsoft PI System Connectivity: Migrating to AF SDK
The PI AF SDK is now the standard for .NET development with the OSIsoft PI System, replacing the deprecated PI SDK. Learn how to read tag data in C#, access metadata, and leverage official documentation and community resources.
Roshan Soni
Writing Data to the PI System Using PI Web API: What's Possible?
Discover how the PI Web API enables you to write data directly into the PI System, the supported operations, and where traditional interfaces still shine.
Roshan Soni
Migrating from Bailey SEMAPI to ABB OPC Server: Configuring the PI OPC DA Interface
A guide for PI administrators migrating from Bailey SEMAPI to ABB OPC Server using the PI OPC DA interface, covering standard setup steps and key considerations.
Roshan Soni
Is PI Manual Logger Still Being Developed? Understanding OSIsoft's Approach to Product Feedback
PI Manual Logger remains an active and fully supported OSIsoft product, with user feedback continuously evaluated against development priorities. Recent changes to feedback forums increase transparency around which suggestions will be acted upon, helping users understand PI Manual Logger's current and future development path.
Roshan Soni
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