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TN HistClient701 Historian Excel Add-In

Description

 

This article from InSource shows how to Install Historian Excel Add-in.

  • Author: Chris Cleope
  • Published: 6/18/2020
  • Applies to: 2017 Historian

Details

Registering your excel add-in

  1. Open a blank workbook in Excel.
  2. Select the file Menu, then select Options. The Excel options dialog displays.

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  1. Select Trust center, and then click Trust center settings. The trust center dialog displays.

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  1. Select Trusted Add-in Catalogs.
  2. In the Catalog URL field, enter the UNC path for the shared location created on the Historian Server. The UNC path should use this format: \\your server name\InsightAddin
  3. Click Add Catalog. A new line appears in the tables.

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  1. Click the new line and select Show in Menu Option.

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  1. Click OK. Restart Excel to apply the changes.

 

Now we need to apply the Add-in

  1. Open a workbook in Excel.
  2. Select the Insert menu, and then click My Add-ins. The office add-ins dialog displays.
  3. Select Shared Folder, then select the AVEVA Historian add-in.

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  1. Click OK. The AVEVA Historian add-in appears in the menu bar.

 

NOTE: This new add-in falls under the Historian SERVER group rather than Historian CLIENT.  More info on the Technology Matrix is mentioned on the Historian Server page (https://gcsresource.aveva.com/TechnologyMatrix/Report/Details/7121)