Specify a database

To retrieve and publish PI AF objects, PI Builder must connect to a PI AF database. Use the Connections group to specify the PI AF server and database. After you specify a PI AF database, PI Builder automatically connects to the specified PI AF server and database for any operation that requires communication with the server or database. You can specify a different database at any time.

• On the PI Builder tab, in the Connections group, specify the PI AF server and database:

  1. From the Asset Server list, select the PI AF server that stores your database.

  2. From the Databases list, select the database.

  If the lists do not show the necessary server or database, select Asset Server/Database Connections from either list to open the Select Database window. From this window, you can:

  • Select a PI AF server and database.

  • Click New Database to add a new database.

  • Click Show List to open the PI AF Servers window where you can add and connect to a PI AF server.