Client | Factorysoft Opc
The core competency of the client was its support for the OPC Data Access standard (OPC DA). This allowed for high-speed reading and writing of process variables. It supported the standard operations required by the specification:
FactorySoft is renowned for its simplicity. While other OPC clients require complex configuration and lengthy training, the FactorySoft OPC Client focuses on dropping a control onto a form, writing a few lines of code, and reading tag values immediately. factorysoft opc client
| Feature | FactorySoft | Open Source (OPC Foundation) | SCADA Built-in | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | High (Visual Designer) | Low (Complex API) | Medium | | OPC UA Support | Yes | Yes | Varies | | OPC Classic Support | Yes | Yes (Legacy issues) | Yes | | Runtime Licensing | Simple per dev | Free | Expensive per tag | | Customization | Full .NET access | Full .NET access | Limited scripting | | Dependency Size | ~2 MB | ~20 MB + SDK | >500 MB | The core competency of the client was its
Many manufacturing plants had unique processes that off-the-shelf SCADA packages couldn't handle efficiently or cost-effectively. Developers used Visual Basic or C++ combined with the FactorySoft OPC Client ActiveX component to build lightweight, custom HMIs. These applications were often faster and more tailored to operator needs than bloated, generic software packages. While other OPC clients require complex configuration and
