Command-line parameters
- Last UpdatedOct 27, 2026
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To build PI OPCAE interface tags, use the output file, piopcae_config.csv, from the configuration tool within PI SMT to export the tags to PI. A sample file, piopcae_sample_config.csv, is included with the installation kit and is located in the same directory as the AEConfig.exe tool.
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Parameter |
Description |
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-area (Optional) |
Use this parameter to specify the area to start at when browsing the OPC AE Server. If this parameter is blank or not specified, the tool will browse everything on the server. |
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-db (Optional) |
Logging for internal data translation and is helpful for Tech Support. |
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-id (Required) |
The interface id to use to specify the PI tags which belong to the interface. This should be the same value that is passed in the interface startup file. |
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-lst (Optional) |
Use this parameter to list all the OPC AE server names registered on the server node. |
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-node |
Specifies the node where the OPC AE server is running (optional). This argument is needed only when executing the configuration tool on a separate node from the OPC AE server. |
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-path (Optional) |
The path to the directory where the .csv file will be written. If this parameter is blank or not specified, the .csv file will be written to the directory where the PI OPCAE interface is installed. |
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-ps (Required) |
The point source to use to specify the PI tags which belong to the interface. This should be the same value that is passed in the interface startup file. |
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-server (Required) |
Specifies the name of the server (i.e. DELTAV.OPCEVENTSERVER.1 ) The server names will be listed when the configuration tool is run in list mode by specifying the -lst command argument. |