If changes are made with the editor set to "InTouch," and then tags are re-imported, what happens to the changes?

When changes are made in the editor set to "InTouch" and tags are re-imported, the existing changes are overridden to the original values. This behavior is typically due to the way the re-import functionality works, where the current settings and configurations in the system are replaced with the definitions that are being imported.

In practical terms, this means that any custom adjustments or modifications that were saved while in the "InTouch" editor will be lost, as the re-import process brings back the original definitions from the source file or database. It's essential to be aware of this behavior to prevent unintended data loss, and it highlights the importance of regularly backing up configurations before making significant changes or performing re-imports.

Understanding this concept is crucial for users of the AVEVA Historian Server, as it emphasizes the need to carefully manage how and when to re-import tags, ensuring that any essential customizations are documented or saved separately to avoid losing important modifications.