Manage mappings in PI AF

Use the Mappings tab to review mappings that are currently set up on the PI AF server. You can also add, remove, and edit mappings.

1. On the PI System Explorer toolbar, click .

2. In the PI AF Server Properties window, click the Mappings tab.

3. Review the alphabetized list of mappings. If necessary, scroll rightward to see mapped identities and Windows accounts.

4. You can choose from the following actions:

   To ...	Do this ...
   Modify the properties of a mapping	Double-click a mapping on the list. In the Mapping Properties window, you can edit the name and description as needed, as well as select a different identity from the Identity drop-down list. Click OK.
   Create a new mapping	See Add a mapping to an identity.
   Delete a mapping for an identity	Right-click a mapping on the list and click Delete. In the Delete confirmation window, click Yes. Note: If your user account is associated with the mapping you are deleting, a warning that you might be locked out is displayed.
   Rename a mapping	Right-click a mapping on the list and click Rename. Enter a new mapping name. Right-click and click Check In to apply the change.
   Manage security settings for mappings	Right-click a column title or below the list and click Security. In the Security Configuration window, you can review or modify permissions for a listed identity, as well as add or remove identities as needed. For more information, see the PI System Explorer topic Configure security for a PI AF server.