Convert a PI variable to status variable
- Last UpdatedJun 05, 2025
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Use the Convert to status variable option in the context menu of a PiVariable item to convert a PI variable to a status variable.
To convert a PI variable
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In the Project Explorer, select the PiVariable item you want to convert, right-click, and then select Convert to status variable.

The PiVariable tag icon changes its color from yellow to green and its TypeName property changes to status variable.
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Rename the item with a meaningful name.
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Configure the properties if necessary. For guidance in configuring the properties, refer to PI status variable properties.