How to set initial dataitem value in the stream

[neildes2]

How can i get a value loaded into a dataitem that never changes. Like a Constant. I tried initial value in the example below but it doesn't seem to be its intention.

Specification values are not reported in the stream.

           <DataItem id="Pcount" type="PART_COUNT" category="SAMPLE" units="COUNT">
              <InitialValue>125</InitialValue>  
            </DataItem>

[wsobel]

I'll check to make sure it's working.

[wsobel]

We need to decide on the behavior. When the device is unavailable it should be unavailable. When the device becomes available it will assume the initial value.