Procedure
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Select a point in the left grid of the Convert Attribute Names to IDs in the Historian Database dialog box that needs updating. The possible attribute IDs for the point you selected in the grid appear on the right of the dialog box.
Figure 1. Resolving Point Names if More Than One Point ID Exists for the Same Attribute Name
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Select the appropriate attribute ID from the grid on the right of the dialog box.
Note: Some points may not have matching attribute names in any of the known languages. If this occurs, the grid on the right of the dialog box will list all possible attributes sorted by ID. Select the attribute that is defined for the trend extension of this point. Select ID: 85 if the trend extension for the point is not available.
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Click Resolve selected Point: X Trend Attribute: X with Attribute
ID: XXX.
Note: If additional points require resolution, repeat Step 1 through Step 3 until you resolve all points.
- Click Update Database and Exit to write your changes back to the database. The Successful Update dialog box appears.
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Click OK.
Note: You need to manually restart your computer to complete the Metasys Server installation or upgrade process.