Save a Query

This topic describes how to save a Query to read tags data.

Procedure

  1. Access Configuration Hub.
  2. In the NAVIGATION section, under the Configuration Hub plugin for Historian, select Data.
    The Data section appears, displaying a list of object instances and the underlying variables and contained types hierarchically. If you want to view a flat list of all the tags, select .
  3. Select the tags for which you want to query data, select Read Data operation, and then select Next.
  4. Enter the values as needed. For more information on the values, refer to Query Data.
  5. Select Generate Report.
    The query results are plotted on a trend chart.
  6. Select Save Query.
    The Save Query window appears.
  7. Enter values as described in the following table.
    Field Description
    NAME Enter a meaningful name for your query. You can enter alphanumeric values and also use special characters.
    DESCRIPTION This is optional. You can enter a description about the query you are creating. The description can help other users to get a quick overview of what this query is about.
    Shared Select this check box to share this query with others.
    Note: Once you share a query, all the other users will also be able to edit, and delete it. Be mindful about making a query as a shared query.
  8. Select Save.
    The query is saved.
  9. Select the Saved Queries tab.
    The query you saved will be listed.

What to do next

You can run or edit the query.