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Aliased Browse Paths

Aliased Browse Paths are a powerful concept developed by Sterfive to allows referfininf

It is extensively used OPC UA Omni Edge allow you to use shorter, more readable paths when browsing the address space. This is particularly useful when dealing with complex or deeply nested structures, as it simplifies the process of accessing nodes.

advantages of Aliased Browse Paths over NodeIds​

Aliased Browse Paths offer several advantages over using NodeIds directly:

  • Human-Readable: Aliased paths are more intuitive and easier to understand than NodeIds, which are often long and complex or used cryptic identifiers.
  • Readability: Aliased paths are more human-readable, making it easier to understand the structure of the address space.
  • Simplicity: They allow you to use shorter paths, reducing the complexity of your code and configuration.
  • Flexibility: Aliased paths can be easily modified or extended without changing the underlying NodeIds, making it easier to adapt to changes in the address space.
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Aliased Browse Paths comes also with some steep learning curve, as they require a good understanding of the OPC UA address space and namespace principale and the specific structure of the nodes you are working with. However, once you become familiar with them, they can greatly simplify your interactions with the OPC UA server.

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We strongly recommend using Aliased Browse Paths in your configuration files and code to take advantage of these benefits. They are designed to make your life easier when working with OPC UA Omni Edge.

How to use Aliased Browse Paths​

Aliased Browse Paths are used in the configuration file to define the structure of the OPC UA address space. They allow you to reference nodes using a more intuitive and readable format, rather than relying on NodeIds.