Understand PI AF saved libraries

A PI AF saved library provides a collection of application- or domain-specific objects that you can import into a PI AF database. Saved libraries typically include categories, element templates, enumeration sets, reference types, tables, as well as the unit-of-measure database, which is always included. You also have the option to include other objects, such as elements and notifications.

Note: Libraries are stored as XML files in the PI AF SQL Server database (PIFD), where they are easily accessible to other users. By contrast, the Export to File option enables you to export an entire database of objects as an XML file to your computer or network. The exported file can be imported to a different server altogether.