Set up the development environment

You will need to designate and configure an existing environment at your workplace that already has Data Archive, PI AF Server, and AF Client installed. This section explains how to set up your development environment in order to perform the AF SDK programming exercises.

Important: Because the exercises in this guide involve creating and modifying PI points and AF elements, do not use on a production system.

System requirements: Programming exercises

To perform the programming exercises in this guide, the following components are required:

• A system with an operational Data Archive and PI AF Server--preferably a test or QA system.

• The latest version of the AF SDK, which can be downloaded from the AVEVA Support portal.

• See AF SDK .NET version differences for more information about .NET version requirements.

• The latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio or Microsoft Visual Studio Community edition (free). Visual Studio Code with C# or VB.NET extensions (also free).