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A look at the user demand for trend banding/zoning in OSIsoft PI ProcessBook, current VBA workarounds, UI challenges, and how future PI Vision releases aim to address these visualization needs.
Roshan Soni
Learn how to translate PI DataLink's PIAdvCalcFilVal advanced calculations—like counting uptime based on conditions—into efficient PI OLEDB SQL queries. Explore three practical approaches using PIAVG, PIINTERP, and PICOunt tables, and get tips for validation and accuracy.
Roshan Soni
Curious about how PI Web API generates WebIDs and whether you can encode them client-side using GUIDs or paths? This article explores the encoding mechanisms, current documentation, and best practices for handling WebIDs in your applications.
Using multiple scan classes with the same frequency in PItoPI Interface does not distribute workload in exception mode. Learn why, and discover true strategies for optimizing performance, reducing latency, and managing bottlenecks.
Learn how to resolve AF Table locking errors when writing via PI AF SDK—especially in ACE applications. Explore best practices for checking table lock status, handling check-in/check-out, and ensuring robust AF Table operations.
Design OSIsoft PI AF templates to handle PI Points that follow patterns like FLOW...PV, where the middle section is variable. Learn strategies and best practices for flexible attribute mapping in AF.
Learn how to resolve authentication and connectivity issues when connecting to PI AF Server from IIS-hosted ASP.NET web services. Tips include configuring proper permissions, Kerberos delegation, and modernizing your web service platform.
Learn how to reliably import XML fragments to a specific AF Element in OSIsoft PI Asset Framework (AF) using AFSDK. This post covers the correct use of ImportXml, proper XML structure, and troubleshooting common mistakes.
Learn how the 'pctgood' function in PI System calculates the percentage of good data over a specified time period, and how it handles periods with missing or bad data.
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.
Learn how IE Enhanced Security Configuration on Windows Server 2012 can block access to PI Web API endpoints, and discover best practices for troubleshooting installation and browser compatibility issues.
Explore how to align PI System (AF) data into precise 15-minute intervals with interpolation and gap detection, covering native options, custom data references, and practical implementation strategies.
A walkthrough of common issues when batch inserting events into OSIsoft PI's picomp2 table using SQL, with solutions and best practices for data type consistency and using the PI OLEDB provider effectively.
Managing user accounts across several PI Servers is often a challenge. In this post, we review current community-driven solutions for searching usernames across multiple PI Data Archive servers and discuss future enhancements to PI System management capabilities.
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.
Learn how to selectively change icons for AFElements in an AFTreeView, preserving default icons and ensuring consistent display with your own 20x16 pixel images.
Learn how to automate the process of changing PI Notification time rules in bulk using AFSDK and C#. Useful for resolving the 'EN_AnalysisNotConfigured' error after server restarts.
The PI OLEDB Provider 4.0 now supports SQL queries against PI Asset Framework (AF), making it easier to integrate AF data with your tools. The beta is available for vCampus subscribers.
Explore how the OSIsoft PI and vCampus community have embraced Pi Day as a playful annual celebration with cakes, pies, and more.
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.
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