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MACH2 WeSpeakMachine

Learn the advantages of utilizing MACH2 Thick Client for efficient machine interaction and integration. Explore the features like Workplace, Platform vs. Station, Thick vs. Thin access, licensing options, and the evolution from Java browser plugin to Workplace. Discover why Workplace is crucial for platform access, data caching, customization, and more. Join Mike Arnott in this informative webinar. Contact support for further inquiries.

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MACH2 WeSpeakMachine

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  1. Benefits of Using MACH2 Thick Client Presented By: Mike Arnott Kors Engineering MACH2 www.WeSpeakMachine.com

  2. Lines Muted Raise Hand for Questions Recording of Webinar to be Emailed Short Survey at the end MACH2 www.WeSpeakMachine.com

  3. Agenda • Naming Things • Licenses • The life and death of the Java browser plugin • Why Use Workplace? MACH2 www.WeSpeakMachine.com Brochure Screens Confidential

  4. Naming Things • Tridium vs Vykon vs Niagara vs Mach2 • Tridium is the name of the company • Vykon is the brand name under which Niagara is sold as a package • Niagara is the product name - it exists as other names under other companies/brands • Like Mach2. Mach2 is the Kors Engineering product that has extended the Niagara product specifically for Machine interaction and integration • Platform vs Station • The Platform is the underlying Niagara engine that allows you to run as station • The station is the running application, developed by Kors and our customers • Thick vs Thin • There are multiple ways to access a running Niagara station • As an end user with access only to runtime features using any modern web browser • As a developer with almost full access using a legacy web browser with a JRE • As a developer with almost full using the “Java Web Start” or newer “Niagara Web Launcher” • As a developer with full access using Workplace MACH2 www.WeSpeakMachine.com Brochure Screens Confidential

  5. Licenses • Classic PleXML (Niagara 3.X) • Runtime machines ONLY • Separate Workplace licenses for developers • Current Mach2 (Niagara 4.x) • Every runtime machine includes Workplace • Separate Workplace licenses for developers • Option 1: Development only, one-time purchase per seat • Option 2: Test and Development, full Mach2 abilities, limited OPC points, reduced cost subscription add-on MACH2 www.WeSpeakMachine.com Brochure Screens Confidential

  6. The Life and Death of the Java Browser Plugin • Classic PleXML (Niagara 3.X) • Until 5 years ago, all browsers had a Java Plugin • Development and even end user use of the Plugin was normal • Because of the prevalence of Java Plugin, HTML functionality limited • Current Mach2 (Niagara 4.x) • All current browsers explicitly exclude a Java Plugin • Everyone thought JWS was the answer until Oracle flexed its muscles • Development on other PCs requires an application • The Good News • Client PCs don’t need Java anymore • Developer license included in Niagara 4 MACH2 www.WeSpeakMachine.com

  7. Why Use Workplace • Caching Things • Platform Access • Backing Up Your Stuff • Offline Station Access • HELP! • Customization • Tabs • Spying • Bookmarks • Copying from Point A to Point B • Resource View of the Station • Program Objects • Scary, Powerful Mass Edit Abilities MACH2 www.WeSpeakMachine.com

  8. QUESTIONS ? Mike Arnott Mike@KorsEngineering.com Support Page: www.KorsEngineering.com/Support Phone: (248) 706-1540 MACH2 www.WeSpeakMachine.com

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