Security
- Last UpdatedSep 29, 2022
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- PI System
- PI DataLink 2023 SP1
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Excel security features for add-ins, ActiveX controls, and macros control the types of components that can run inside Excel. The security settings either disable, enable with prompting, or completely enable these types of objects.
Excel security settings may conflict with certain PI DataLink features:
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PI DataLink is an Excel add-in. Security settings that disable add-ins prevent PI DataLink from loading in Excel.
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Worksheets that contain a PIPutVal() or PIPutValX () function use macros and require that macros be enabled (see PIPutVal() and PIPutValX()).
If you regularly apply Excel security to worksheets, or encounter problems using these PI DataLink features, you may need to reduce or eliminate Excel security settings depending on how you plan to use PI DataLink.
For further information on Excel security, consult Microsoft Excel online help and online resources.