Add annotations to elements
- Last UpdatedJan 11, 2023
- 2 minute read
- PI System
- PI Server 2018
- PI Server
You can add one or more annotations to an element.
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In the navigator, click Elements.
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In the Elements browser, choose one of the following actions.
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Click the Elements collection.
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Navigate to the specific element you want to annotate.
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To add a new annotation, choose one of the following actions.
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In the Elements browser, right-click an element and click Annotate.
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If an element is selected in the Elements browser, click the Annotations link on the General tab in the viewer.
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If the Elements collection is selected in the browser, right-click an element in the viewer and click Annotate.
Note: To add another annotation to a previously annotated element in the viewer, double-click
beside the element.
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In the Annotations window, click New Annotation.
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Enter an annotation in the Comment field.
Note: If you require more space as you type, press F2 and enter an annotation in the Text Visualizer window. Click OK to close the window.
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To attach a file to the annotation, click Add Attachment.
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In the Open window, navigate to the directory where the file you wish to upload is located.
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Select the file and click Open.
The filename is displayed in the Attachment field.
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Click Close.
When elements are listed in the Elements viewer, an Is Annotated column is displayed beside the element. Move the mouse pointer over the icon to see the annotation text. If a file is attached, the name of the file is also displayed.