Asset Filter Search function

The Asset Filter Search function returns assets (that is, PI AF elements or attributes) that meet specified criteria. The criteria can include element name, element template, element category, and element description, as well as the value of attributes. You can insert the returned assets into the worksheet as static values or as a function array.

Use the fields at the top of the Asset Filter Search task pane to specify which PI AF element you want to retrieve. Use the fields at the bottom of the task pane to specify the attributes to retrieve, the output format, and the position.

For more details, see the following topics:

• Learn about Searches

  You can search for data items with either the Search tool or the Asset Filter Search function.

• Search for assets by filtering

  Follow this procedure to use the Asset Filter Search function to specify the elements to retrieve and the output for the worksheet.

• Manage PI DataLink settings from Excel

  Use the Settings window to set the maximum number of elements and attributes that the function returns.