Changing a Tag to An Array Tag

About this task

You can modify multiple tags to an array tag. An array tag is indicated with '*' in the tags section.
Note: If a tag is changed to an array tag or vice versa, then only the latest data would be retrieved. If you want to get the old data, you need to change the tag back to its previous type.

Procedure

  1. Change a tag from the Collection tab.
    1. Open the Tag Maintenance Screen and click the Collection tab.
    2. Select the tag to change to an array tag from the Tags section.
    3. Select the Is Array Tag check box.
    4. Click Update.
  2. Change a tag from the Add Tag Manually window.
    1. In the Tags Maintenance window, click Add Tag Manually.
      The Add Tag Manually dialog box appears.


    2. Select the Collector Name from the list.
    3. Browse for the Source Address by clicking the Browse button ( ?).
    4. In the Data Type field, select the data type.
    5. Select the Is Array Tag check box.
    6. Select the Time Resolution from the list.
    7. Click OK.