Getting Started with the HistoricalTrendApp

The HistoricalTrendApp is a stand-alone app, which contains a set of properties that can be configured in both design-time and run-time. The design-time properties are set to default values that enable you to show trends in your ViewApps with minimal configuration work. Changes made to a property during run time override the value set to the same property during design time.

When you start the HistoricalTrendApp for the first time, you must log on and connect to a Historian server. If you are opening an existing Trend file that includes at least one server configuration and the log in was successful, you are not prompted to log on. For more information about connecting to a Historian from the HistoricalTrendApp, see Create a Historian Connection.

After you establish a connection with the server, the Trend main window appears.

• For information about assigning values to properties during design time, see Configure Historical Trend Properties.

• For information on using the Tag Picker and the Time picker, see Configure a Trend. To show or hide tool bars or components, use the corresponding commands on the View menu.