FactoryTalk Optix overview

FactoryTalk Optix
consists of different software components that run on different parts of your automation system.

Software components

System
Software
Description
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.
Client system
An HMI or IoT application developed and compiled in
FactoryTalk Optix Studio
.
FactoryTalk Optix Application Update Service
Software for updating and deploying
FactoryTalk Optix Applications
from
FactoryTalk Optix Studio
to the client devices.

Development and deployment workflow

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