Configure a PI DataLink function that references the inserted data items

Asset-relative displays require you to configure a PI DataLink function to retrieve data for the data items and root path you inserted in your worksheet: a set of data items with a common structure and the root-path for that structure.

1. Select the worksheet cell next to the first data item in the range that you inserted.

2. On the PI DataLink tab, select the function that you want to use to retrieve values.

   The function task pane opens with the selected cell specified in Output cell.

3. In the function task pane, select the Data item(s) field and then select the worksheet range that contains the data items you just inserted.

   PI DataLink inserts the cell range into the field.

4. In the function task pane, select the Root path field and then select the worksheet cell that contains the root-path drop-down list.

   PI DataLink inserts a cell reference into the field.

5. Specify other function inputs, as desired.

6. Select OK to insert the function array into the worksheet.

   You can select a different asset from the list to see attribute values for that asset.

   

   You can select a different asset from the list to see attribute values for that asset.