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The fixed string data type lets you store string data of a fixed size. This is useful when you know exactly what data will be received by Historian. If a value is larger than the size specified in the Data Length field, it will be truncated.
Procedure
In the Admin App, select Tags.
Select the tag you wish to configure. Refer to Searching for Tags for more information.
Select Collection.
In the Data Type drop-down list, select Fixed String.
Enter a value in bytes in the adjacent field.
This field is enabled only when the data type selected is Fixed String.
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