PI AutoPointSync 1.2.8 release notes

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Last UpdatedApr 15, 2026
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PI AutoPointSync (PI APS)

Version 1.2.8.46

Overview

PI AutoPointSync (PI APS) is a tool for synchronizing the PI Server points for an interface or PI COM Connector with the tag definitions on the data source for the interface. PI APS operates in parallel with the interface. Instead of transferring process data, however, PI APS transfers point attribute information or entire point definitions. As data source tag definitions change or are deleted, PI APS can either report them or automatically modify or delete PI points to reflect these changes. In addition, PI APS locates tags on the data source that do not have corresponding PI points and can either report or automatically create them.

PI APS provides many options to configure its operation, such as the types of actions that PI APS is permitted to make automatically. PI APS allows you to configure options for individual PI points, such as whether PI APS is permitted to synchronize the point as a whole and, if so, the specific attributes that it is allowed to change.

To allow auditing of automated point changes, PI APS logs all automated actions and changes for the PI System administrator to review.

PI APS uses the PI SDK for programmatic access to PI points.

New features and enhancements

There are no new features or enhancements in this release.

Resolved issues

This section lists items resolved in this release:

Work Items	Description
22174	The PI APS Engine now ignores differences in point security and data security identity sequences between PI servers.
69050	User Windows Update only allows DCOM Security Protocol "Packet Integrity". Microsoft will issue the final phase of DCOM updates in March 2023. DCOM hardening will be enabled and you will not have the ability to remove or disable it. This APS Engine patch will be a required update after the final phase of the DCOM updates from Microsoft. This Patch will be in subsequent releases of AutoPointSync Engine. The PI APS Engine now adheres to Microsoft's DCOM Security policy of Packet Integrity. For additional information related to the Microsoft hardening, review the Manage changes for Windows DCOM Server Security Feature Bypass Microsoft KB article.

Work Items

Description

22174

The PI APS Engine now ignores differences in point security and data security identity sequences between PI servers.

69050

User Windows Update only allows DCOM Security Protocol "Packet Integrity".

Microsoft will issue the final phase of DCOM updates in March 2023. DCOM hardening will be enabled and you will not have the ability to remove or disable it. This APS Engine patch will be a required update after the final phase of the DCOM updates from Microsoft. This Patch will be in subsequent releases of AutoPointSync Engine. The PI APS Engine now adheres to Microsoft's DCOM Security policy of Packet Integrity.

For additional information related to the Microsoft hardening, review the Manage changes for Windows DCOM Server Security Feature Bypass Microsoft KB article.

Known Issues

This section lists problems and/or enhancements that have been deferred until a future release.

Work Items	Description
69149	If the PIDA is restarted during a sync operation, the PI APS Engine does not auto sync correctly.

Installation and Upgrade

The PI AutoPointSync (PI APS) can be installed or upgraded using the desired option of the PI AutoPointSync (PI APS) installation kit (PIAutoPointSync_1.2.8.46_.exe)

This installation kit can be obtained on the AVEVA Support portal.

For additional information regarding the PI AutoPointSync (PI APS) installation, please see the Installation instructions portion of the PI AutoPointSync (PI APS) User Guide.

Uninstalling PI AutoPointSync (PI APS)

The PI AutoPointSync (PI APS) can be uninstalled using the Programs and Features list accessible from the Windows Control Panel. After accessing the Programs and Features list, select the entry named PI AutoPointSync (PI APS) and then select the Uninstall option from the menu to uninstall the interface.

Security information and guidance

We are committed to releasing secure products. This section is intended to provide relevant security-related information to guide your installation or upgrade decision.

We proactively disclose aggregate information about the number and severity of security vulnerabilities addressed in each release. The tables below provide an overview of security issues addressed and their relative severity based on standard scoring.

There are no security vulnerabilities in this release.

Distribution Kit Files

Product	Software Version
PI AutoPointSync (PI APS)	1.2.8.46
OSIsoft MS VB Runtime Redistributables	1.0.1
Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable (x86 and x64)	14.21.27702
PI SDK 2018 SP1 Patch 3 (x86 and x64)	1.4.7.620
PI GenericNames DLL	1.3.5.25
PI Spt DLL	1.2.4.0
PI Network Subsystem Support (PINS)*	3.4.435.538

* - The PI Network Subsystem Support (PINS) component is not displayed on the installation welcome screen if the PI Data Archive is installed already.