Understand the AFExport utility

The AFExport utility is a command line application that you can use to archive PI AF databases into an XML format that you can restore later. Use this utility to archive elements, templates, event frames, transfers, and other objects from a PI AF database. You can also export collections of PI AF objects from the PI System Explorer. See Export a database to XML.

The AFExport.exe utility is located in the \PIPC\AF folder.

To run the PI AF Export utility you open a command window and navigate to the PIPC\AF folder. Use the following syntax: AFExport.exe and choose from the parameters listed in List of AFExport utility parameters. To display all parameters, type: AFExport /?