Generate PI tags for eDNA point data

This procedure explains how to use the eDNA to PI Migration utility's map command and PI Builder to quickly generate PI tags based on your eDNA point data.

Important: Prior to migrating your eDNA point data, you must create the PI tags on the target Data Archive server that will house the transferred eDNA point configuration data.

Perform the following steps to create a CSV mapping file that can be imported into PI Builder and then used to quickly generate PI tags on Data Archive.

1. Open a Windows PowerShell window in Administrative mode.

2. Navigate to the eDNA to PI Migration Utility's installation directory.

3. To create a CSV file that contains your mapped eDNA point configuration data, run the map command:

   • edna2pi map [eDNA History Service Name] [optional parameters]

     Important: The [eDNA History Service Name] parameter refers to the data source of the eDNA point configuration data. This parameter should follow the SITE.SERVICE format. If the service is unavailable or non-existent, the utility stops and logs the error.

   • See List of parameters for the Map command.

     A CSV file that contains the eDNA to PI tag mappings is created and saved to the specified directory.

4. (Optional) To view a list of the available parameter options, enter the following at the command prompt:

   edna2pi map --help