Activate Automatic Update

Activate the Automatic Update feature to recalculate PI DataLink functions automatically at a specified interval.

On the PI DataLink tab, select the Update button.

Excel immediately recalculates all PI DataLink functions in any workbooks opened in the current Excel session. Then, Excel automatically recalculates these functions at the interval specified in your preference settings.

When the Automatic Update feature is enabled, the Update button is highlighted and the status bar shows an indicator message.

See also

Manage PI DataLink settings from Excel