Advanced Search allows you to further refine your search criteria to include specific templates, categories, attributes, or other specifics based on the search capabilities of the database. To access the Advanced Search, go to the Search tab in the editor panel.
Search Based on Database
The Advanced Search dialog reflects the search criteria of the data source. Therefore, the search will look different depending on which data source is being accessed. The above example is for a PI historian.
When you have entered all the search data, press "Search". The results will be shown below as well as duplicated in the side-menu. Close the dialog and start working with the component.
50 results will be returned by default. You can increase the number of results returned by updating the drop down at the base of the dialog box.
For all source systems, you can enable the following two items:
- Search Hierarchy
- Load attributes
Search Hierarchy
When the Search Hierarchy is enabled (highlighted), you can access all levels of your systems hierarchy. When the Search Hierarchy is disabled (not highlighted), you can only access the top level of the hierarchy (parent).
The example below shows how you can only find a nested asset as a returned top-level search result by enabling the Search Hierarchy.
Load Attributes
When the Load Attributes is enabled (highlighted), you can access all the attributes for a particular asset. When the Load Attributes is disabled (not highlighted), you can only access the assets.
The example below shows how to use the Load Attributes button.
Examples
Tags PI System
For Tags from the PI System, the Advanced Search allows you to search by the following items:
- Tag Name Mask
- Point Type
- Point Class
- Point source
- Description
You can also specify the maximum number of entries returned using the Max Count field.
Assets PI System
For Assets from the PI System, the Advanced Search allows you to search by the following items:
- Database
- Root Element Path
- Element Name
- Template
- Category
- Template Attributes
You also have the option to search for results with Derived Templates or Base Template Attributes.
You can also specify the maximum number of entries returned using the Max Count field.
Timeframes PI System
For Timeframes from the PI System, the Advanced Search allows you to search by the following items:
- Database
- Search Mode
- Name
- Template
- Category
- Start Time
- End Time
- Template Attributes
Search Mode
The Search Mode allows you to define the bounds of your search. The following options can be selected:
StartInclusive: The timeframe must start after the specifiedStart TimeEnd Inclusive: The timeframe must end before the specifiedEnd TimeInclusive: The timeframe must start and end within the specifiedStart TimeandEnd TimeOverlapped: The timeframe can start or end outside of the specifiedStart TimeandEnd Timeas long as a portion of the timeframe is within the specifiedStart TimeandEnd TimeInProgress: Only timeframes that are still active (not yet completed) will be displayed