Learn about tools used to edit PI AF and PI MDB objects

PI Module Database and PI AF both have tools that enable you to directly view and edit your content.

Tools for working in PI AF

Use PI System Explorer (PSE), which is included with PI Server. You can also download PSE from the AVEVA Customer Portal Products page.

• Start PSE from the PI System folder in the Windows Start menu (Start > All Programs > PI System > PI System Explorer). For more information, see PI Asset Framework and PI System Explorer.

  Note: PSE is sometimes referred to as the AF client.

Tools for working with the PI Module Database PI AF

Use the Module Database editor, which is included in PI SMT (choose Operation > Module Database).

You can also use the Module Database Builder, which is a tool for performing bulk operations on PI MDB. The Module Database Builder is available from the Tools menu in PI SMT.