Import the PI AF data structure

To import the required configuration into PI AF, perform the following steps:

1. Launch PI System Explorer, select the Database icon on the toolbar and create a database named "PIEFGenSim".

2. Choose File > Import. The Import window is displayed.

3. Browse to the PIEFGenSim_PIAFImport.xml file and select Open, then select OK. PI AF imports the file and creates the required elements. Ignore any errors resulting from duplicate units of measure.

4. To dismiss the dialog, select Close.

5. On the Library tab, verify that the following event frame templates are created (shown arranged by template reference):

   

   Note: If event frames are not created, verify that you are running a version of PI AF with event frames enabled.

6. On the Elements tab, verify that the following element structure was created:

   

7. To verify that the element attributes for the reactors resolve to values for the simulation points, browse to one of the reactor elements and select its Attributes tab, as shown in the following figure: