FactoryTalk Smart Objects versus Add-on Instructions

FactoryTalk®
Smart Objects expand on the idea of the Add-on Instruction, but they can encapsulate other smart objects, multiple programs and routines.
FactoryTalk®
Smart Object
Add-on Instruction
Allows for logical code segmentation.
Managed as an instruction.
Can contain multiple programs, objects, and routines.
One routine only.
Reusable object that can be standalone or inherit from a definition with options to override and modify instances.
Based on a definition with multiple instances used in a project.
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