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AF SDK Reference

PICollectiveMember.ConnectDirect Method

  • Last UpdatedNov 18, 2025
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PICollectiveMember.ConnectDirect Method
Creates an independent direct connection to the specific server of the PICollective to allow sending and retrieving data for multiple collective members.

Overload List

  NameDescription
Public methodCode example
ConnectDirect
Creates an independent direct connection to the specific server of the PICollective using default credentials to allow sending and retrieving data for multiple collective members.
Public methodCode example
ConnectDirect(NetworkCredential)
Creates an independent direct connection to the specific server of the PICollective using the specified PI User credentials to allow sending and retrieving data for multiple collective members.
Public methodCode example
ConnectDirect(Boolean, IWin32Window)
Creates an independent direct connection to the specific server of the PICollective with a credential prompt if necessary to allow sending and retrieving data for multiple collective members.
Public methodCode example
ConnectDirect(NetworkCredential, PIAuthenticationMode)
Creates an independent direct connection to the specific server of the PICollective using the specified credentials to allow sending and retrieving data for multiple collective members.
Public methodCode example
ConnectDirect(Boolean, IWin32Window, Boolean)
Creates an independent direct connection to the specific server of the PICollective with a credential prompt if necessary to allow sending and retrieving data for multiple collective members.

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