Learn about time context for attribute values

The time or time range that PI System Explorer uses to display attribute values is determined by values you set in the Set Time Context window.

By default, PI System Explorer displays the latest values for attributes based on the current time. The Query Date reflects PI System Explorer's time setting (see Understand query date and PI System Explorer time). You can view attribute values for a different time, however, by specifying a new time in the Set Time Context window.

The time and time range settings in the Set Time Context window apply only to displayed attribute values. Query Date continues to apply to all other PI System Explorer objects.