Preview substitution parameters in PI point data references

Preview how substitution parameters resolve as you configure a PI point data reference in an attribute template.

1. In the Library browser, select an element template.

2. Click the Attribute Templates tab.

3. Add a new attribute template to the element template, as described in Create attribute templates.

4. From the Data Reference list, select PI Point.

5. Click Settings.

   Default substitution values are displayed in the Tag name field.

6. Use substitution parameters to enable PI AF to build point names automatically for the points it generates. Click to select name substitution and related attribute values from a context menu. For more information on name substitution values, see List of PI AF substitution parameters.

7. To preview how the selected substitution parameters resolve, click the Select example instance link in the Preview section.

8. In the Find Derived Elements for Element_Template window, select a sample element.

9. Click OK.

   The ConfigString and Value fields display the resolution of the substitution parameters you selected, as well as any tag creation settings and value retrieval methods (if selected).

10. Choose one of the following actions:

    • To confirm the PI point data reference configuration, click OK.

    • To change configuration settings, click Cancel and start over by clicking Settings.