PI Vision Custom Symbol
Actionable Insights with Intelligent Navigation
Go beyond simple links. Navigation Button+ empowers you to create smart, context-aware buttons that carry time ranges and asset context to target displays, or dynamically change destinations based on process data.
Advanced Linking Logic & Design
Deep Context Awareness
- Asset Context Pass-Through: Automatically pass the current asset or set a specific asset as the "Root" element on the target display for seamless drill-downs.
- Time Range Control: Pass your current display's time range or enforce a custom, hardcoded time window (e.g., "*-8h to *") on the destination.
- Target Flexibility: Choose to open links in the current window to maintain flow or a new tab for multi-screen analysis.
Dynamic & Static Sources
- Data-Driven Navigation: Link the URL to a PI Tag or Attribute. If the tag value changes, the button's destination updates automatically.
- Integrated Search: Easily search your PI Vision server for existing displays to populate static links without copying and pasting URLs.
- Smart Validation: Built-in checks ensure your dynamic datasources provide valid URL formats before execution.
Total Visual Customization
- Icon Library: distinct visual cues using the integrated BoxIcons library. Position icons to the left or top of your text.
- Styling Freedom: Control background transparency, border radius (rounded corners), shadow depth, and border width.
- Responsive sizing: Adjust text size and icon size (10px - 100px) independently to fit any dashboard layout.
Solve Complex Navigation Workflows
Asset Drill-Downs
Create a "Details" button on a summary screen. When clicked, it opens a detailed display passing the specific Pump or Turbine as the root context.
Shift Handover Analysis
Configure a "Last Shift" button that opens a report display with a hardcoded time context of t-8h to t, regardless of the current display time.
External Documentation
Link directly to SharePoint manuals, SOP PDFs, or maintenance tickets. Use the "New Tab" feature to keep the PI Vision display open.
Dynamic Workflow
Use a dataset to drive the link. If a customized attribute reads "Critical," the button dynamically routes the user to the Emergency Procedure display.
Configuration & Examples
Dynamic Data Binding
Switch between Static URLs or Datasource mode to read links directly from AF Attributes.
Smart Context Passing
Control exactly what data is sent to the target: Current Assets, Root Paths, and Custom Time Ranges.
Visual Customization
Easily adjust colors, borders, shadows, and select from a searchable library of icons.
Polished UI Elements
Create buttons that match your corporate branding with drop shadows and rounded corners.
Questions?
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