#PI AF
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Handling AF Table Write Locks in PI AF SDK: Tips for ACE Applications
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.
Roshan Soni
Building Flexible PI AF Templates with Variable Tagname Patterns
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.
Roshan Soni
Importing XML to a Specific AF Element Path with AFSDK: Best Practices and Pitfalls
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.
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
Accessing PI AFTable Data in ACE Modules: Using AF SDK and VB.NET
Learn how to retrieve and filter data in PI AF Tables from ACE modules using AF SDK and VB.NET, leveraging DataTable.Select() and Table Lookup Data References for efficient and maintainable calculations.
Roshan Soni
Using Serialized .NET Objects for AFPlugin Configuration: A Time-Saving Technique
A modern, developer-friendly approach to managing AFPlugin configuration—store serialized CLR objects and forget about manual string parsing.
Roshan Soni
Secure Storage of Connection Strings and Passwords in PI AF: Challenges and Solutions
This post explores secure methods for storing connection strings and passwords in PI AF, including encryption strategies, AF security, and secret management best practices in distributed systems.
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
Demystifying High Availability for PI Vision: Architecture and Administration in Redundant Environments
Clarifying best practices for High Availability with PI Vision, focusing on shared database architecture, redundant administration, and configuration synchronization across web servers.
Roshan Soni
Sequencing Parallel Analyses in PI AF: Ensuring Correct Data Capture Between Event Frame Generation and Expressions
How to ensure your Event Frame Generation analysis gets the correct, up-to-date result from an Expression analysis when both are triggered in parallel in OSIsoft PI AF.
Roshan Soni
How to Schedule PI AF Event Frame Notifications at Specific Times (e.g., Daily 10 AM Snapshots)
Learn how to configure scheduled notifications in PI AF to automatically capture and send snapshots from critical tags at specific times, such as daily at 10:00 AM. This post provides troubleshooting tips and practical configuration guidance.
Roshan Soni
How to Programmatically Set an Element-Type Attribute to Reference Another Element in PI AF Using AFSDK and AF Builder
Learn how to automate setting element-type attribute references in PI AF using AFSDK (C#) and AF Builder scripts for scalable AF model management.
Roshan Soni
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