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Version: 8.3

system.historian.storeAnnotations

This function is used in Python Scripting.

Description​

Store a list of annotations to the specified historian.

Client Permission Restrictions​

This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.

Syntax #1​

system.historian.storeAnnotations(paths, startTimes, [endTimes], [types], [data], [storageIds], [deleted])

Parameters​

TypeParameterDescription
ListpathsA list of historical paths.
ListstartTimesA list of start times associated with the annotation.
ListendTimesA list of end times associated with the annotation. [optional]
ListtypesA list of string types that indicate the annotation type. [optional]
ListdataA list of annotation data. [optional]
ListstorageIdsA list of annotation storage IDs to indicate that the annotation should be updated. [optional]
ListdeletedA list of deleted flags to indicate whether the annotation should be marked deleted. [optional]

Returns​

List - A list of QualityCode objects. The quality code will indicate success or failure.

Scope​

Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session

Syntax #2​

system.historian.storeAnnotations(annotations)

Parameters​

TypeParameterDescription
ListannotationsA list of annotations.

Returns​

List - A list of QualityCode objects. The quality code will indicate success or failure.

Scope​

Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session

Code Examples​

Syntax #1 Code Snippet
# Store an annotation on a tag and log an info level formatted message. 

paths = ["histprov:HistorianB:/sys:gw1:/prov:default:/tag:remote_200"]
endTimes = system.date.now()
startTimes = [system.date.addSeconds(endTimes, -5)]
types = ['note']
data = ['this is a test']

result = system.historian.storeAnnotations(paths, startTimes, endTimes, types, data)

system.util.getLogger('HistorianTest: storeAnnotations').info(str(result))