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Using Current Time in PI AF Formulas: A How-To Guide

Learn how to effectively leverage PI System's native time expressions, like the asterisk (*), to incorporate current time into your PI Asset Framework formulas for dynamic date and time comparisons.

Andres Vargas

7 min read

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#PI System Explorer
#PI Asset Framework
#AF Analytics
#DateTime
#tutorial
#AF Formulas
#PI time expressions
#current time

About Andres Vargas

Expert in PI System implementation, industrial automation, and data management. Passionate about helping organizations maximize the value of their process data through innovative solutions and best practices.

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