Storage of application-specific information

Extended properties are object properties defined by other applications for PI AF objects. For example, PI WebParts stores Icon and URL information in a PI AF element's extended properties. Applications typically make use of the information stored in the Extended Properties window with the Asset Framework Software Development Kit (AF SDK) application.

An Extended Properties link is displayed on the General tab of many object types in PI System Explorer. This link can be used to configure one or more additional properties for an object.

Note: Extended properties is an advanced feature that most users do not use in PI Asset Framework (AF).