FactoryTalk Optix overview
FactoryTalk Optix
consists of different software components that run on different parts of your automation system.Software components
System | Software | Description |
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Development system | Integrated development environment with a framework of functional modules for designing and compiling HMI or Internet of Things (IoT) applications. | |
(optional) External code editor | A third-party code editor for customizing, extending, or adding new features by developing custom C# code.
TIP:
Rockwell Automation recommends using Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 or Microsoft Visual Studio Code as the default code editor. Some development assistance features may not be available when using a different code editor.
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Client system | An HMI or IoT application developed and compiled in FactoryTalk Optix Studio . | |
FactoryTalk Optix Application Update Service | Software that is installed on the target device for updating and deploying FactoryTalk Optix Applications from FactoryTalk Optix Studio to the target devices. | |
FactoryTalk Optix Runtime Service | Service for running FactoryTalk Optix as a service on the runtime device with or without a user interface. Select this option when installing the Runtime Tools on the target device. |
Development and deployment workflow
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