PI Vision Custom Symbol
Embed Any Web Content Directly into PI Vision
Break the boundaries of your dashboard. Web View+ allows you to embed external web pages, other PI Vision displays, and even create rotating slideshows, all within a single, powerful symbol.
Bring Your Entire Digital World into One Display
Versatile Content Embedding
- Embed External Web Pages: Display live weather maps, corporate intranets, SOP documents, or any other web-based content.
- Embed PI Vision Displays: Create master dashboards that embed other, more detailed PI Vision displays.
- Display Multiple Sources: Configure the symbol to show several different web pages or displays at once.
Dynamic & Automated Display
- Create Slideshows: Define a list of URLs and a rotation interval to create automated display carousels.
- URL from AF Attribute: Dynamically load a specific URL based on the value of a PI Point or AF Attribute.
- Auto-Refresh Content: Set a timer to automatically refresh the embedded content to ensure data is always current.
Full Interactive Control
- Fully Interactive Mode: Allow users to click, scroll, and interact with the embedded content as if it were in a browser.
- Read-Only Mode: Lock the content to prevent interaction, perfect for kiosk or public displays.
- No-Code Configuration: All features are managed through a simple and intuitive configuration panel.
One Symbol, Endless Possibilities
Centralized Master Dashboards
Create a high-level overview display that embeds and links to more detailed, specific PI Vision displays.
Contextual Documents & SOPs
Embed Standard Operating Procedures, safety data sheets, or maintenance manuals directly alongside your process data.
Digital Signage & Kiosk Displays
Use the slideshow feature to create rotating displays for control rooms, hallways, or public information screens.
External Data Integration
Display live weather forecasts, traffic maps, stock tickers, or other relevant external web data alongside your PI data.
Important Configuration Note
To use this symbol, your PI Vision `web.config` file must be modified to allow iFrames. This is a standard security setting. We provide a simple, step-by-step guide on how to do this. Learn more here.
Flexible for Any Content
Embed External Web Pages
Display any external website, from weather services to internal SOPs, directly in your dashboard.
Embed Interactive PI Vision Displays
Create powerful master dashboards by embedding other fully interactive PI Vision displays.
Create Automated Slideshows
Define a list of URLs and a rotation interval to create self-running information displays.
See Web View+ in Action
Questions?
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