Configure multi-states for time series tables

You can configure multi-state behaviors for time series table symbols if the value column does not contain text or string values. You configure the values that trigger specific colors for cells in the table.

1. Right-click a time series table symbol on the display, and then click either Add Multi-State or Configure Multi-State to open the Multi-State pane.

   For the attribute represented by the symbol, this section shows available states and their associated colors. States correspond to:

   • Traits if the attribute has limit traits

     

     Limit traits for attributes are configured in PI System Explorer. For more information, see the PI Server topic Attribute traits.

   • Digital states if the attribute stores digital state values

     

   • Configurable numeric conditions

     

     The Bad data state indicates that a value is either out of range or contains no data.

2. If the pane lists configurable numeric conditions, set the conditions to define each state:

   1. For each condition, enter the maximum value for the condition.

      The state applies when the value is greater than the previous condition and less than or equal to this value. The units for the values are displayed above the conditions. If the datasource is the symbol and you change the units for the symbol, click Convert units to convert the values to the new units.

   2. To remove a condition, click X next to the condition.

   3. To add a condition, type a maximum value in the empty field below Bad data and then click Add.

3. Set the colors desired for each state:

   1. Select the color to open the color palette.

   2. Select the desired color for the state. You can also select a transparent fill.

      

   3. Select Hide to hide the cell when the value reaches this condition.

      

      Note: In Design mode, hidden cells remain visible on a display, but are hidden once you exit Design mode.

   4. Select Blink if you want the cell to blink for this state.

      

      Note: Blink is not supported for hidden cells.

Each cell in the value column changes its color based on the current attribute value and the colors configured for the multi-state. If the units configured for the column are changed, you can either leave the multi-state values as defined or click Convert Units to convert the current values to the new units.

To remove multi-state behavior, click Remove at the top of the Multi-State pane.