Vision Library+ / Data entry
Data entry
Use data-entry symbols when operators need to record, correct, or submit values from a PI Vision display. Choose the symbol according to the number of values, the amount of guidance required, and whether historical rows must remain visible.
Overview
Use data-entry symbols when operators need to record, correct, or submit values from a PI Vision display. Choose the symbol according to the number of values, the amount of guidance required, and whether historical rows must remain visible.
Choose by use case
| What you need | Symbol | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One compact control for a single value or action | Quick Input+ | Provides buttons, switches, lists, sliders, and other data-type-specific controls. |
| A guided form containing several related fields | Manual Input Form+ | Organizes inputs into a labeled, responsive form with grouping and validation. |
| A straightforward grid for entering several current values | Manual Data Entry+ | Lets operators enter values and timestamps for multiple data sources before saving. |
| Historical rows that operators can add, edit, delete, paste, or import | Manual Input Table+ | Combines archived values and editable timestamped rows in one table. |
Before publishing a data-entry display
- Confirm write permissions, point types, compression settings, and validation limits.
- Decide whether writes require confirmation, an audit reason, or operator logging.
- Test rejected values, failed writes, and corrections with the same permissions operators will use.
