What is 'alias' in SAP MFG-PCO - Plant Connectivity?

alias - Overview

• Component: MFG-PCO

• Component Name: Plant Connectivity

• Description: A selection of certain tags. These tags form a subset of the tags provided by the data source. The fact that the selected tags are grouped under the alias improves system performance because only the values of these tags are queried by the source system.

alias - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  An alias is a user-defined name that can be used to refer to a specific object in SAP MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity. It is used to simplify the process of referencing objects, such as machines, plants, and production orders.
  
  How to use it: 
  To create an alias, go to the “Alias” tab in the MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity application. Select the object you want to create an alias for and enter a name for the alias. Once you have saved the alias, you can use it to refer to the object in other parts of the application.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an alias, make sure to choose a name that is easy to remember and descriptive of the object it is referring to. This will make it easier to find and use the alias later on.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on aliases in SAP MFG-PCO Plant Connectivity, please refer to the official documentation on SAP Help Portal.