Add a target indicator

A target indicator allows you to compare your attribute's value against a target value. Using the target indicator, you can quickly see the departure of a variable from a set point and judge if your parameter is over or under the target value.

Note: To use the target indicator, the attribute must have a value set for the limit attribute trait Target in PI System Explorer. For more information, see the PI Server topic Attribute traits.

Target indicators are available for value symbols and table symbols. For more information about viewing the target in a table symbol, see Configure a table.

1. Find the desired attribute that has a defined target in PI System Explorer and view it as a value symbol on the display.

2. Right-click the value symbol and click Format Value to open the Format Value pane.

3. In the Format Value pane, under Target Value Indicator, select the Show Indicator check box.

   Note: The Show Indicator check box will only appear for attributes that have a defined target in PI System Explorer.

   The target indicator arrow, the target value, and the target differential will be shown to the right of the attribute value.

   

4. Under Target Value Indicator, you can customize the target indicator by setting the following:

   1. Show Differential

      The differential shows the difference between the attribute value and the target value. To hide the differential, clear the check box.

      • By Percent: Show the differential as a percentage.

      • By Value: Show the differential as a value.

   2. Show Target

      To hide the target value, clear the check box.

   3. Up Color

      Select the color of the target arrow and the differential when the attribute's value is above the target value.

   4. Down Color

      Select the color of the target arrow and the differential when the attribute's value is below the target value.