Open the KST migration tool
- Last UpdatedSep 23, 2024
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- PI System
- PI Server 2024 R2
- PI Server
To open the KST migration tool, follow these steps:
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Open the Command Prompt: Search for cmd in the Start menu or press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
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Navigate to the tool's directory: cd C:\Program Files\PIPC\AF.
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Execute the tool with the desired command-line switch.
For example: KSTMigrationTool.exe/SuppressUI/OutputFile:C:\path\to\output.txt
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To view available options, run: KSTMigrationTool.exe/?
Note: If the tool is in the system's path, it can be run from any directory by simply typing KSTMigrationTool.exe followed by the desired command-line switches.
KST migration tool: Command-line switches
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Switch |
Usage |
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/SuppressUI |
Hides the console window during the tool's execution. This switch is useful for running the tool silently as part of an automated script. |
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/ForceOverwrite |
Forces the migration process even if a KST file already exists. The existing KST file will be renamed, and a new file containing the migrated content will replace it. This is especially important when ensuring that the latest configurations are applied. |
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/OutputFile |
Specifies the file path where the migrated content will be written. This switch is particularly useful for testing purposes, allowing users to verify the migrated content before committing to the migration. However, note that the PI AF SDK cannot recognize KST files located outside its default configuration folders. |
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?, /help |
Displays the help message, listing all available switches and their descriptions. |