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.
                   
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    Rockwell Automation recommends using  Visual Studio®2022 or Visual Studio Codeas 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 that is installed on the target device for updating and deploying  FactoryTalk Optix Applicationsfrom FactoryTalk Optix Studioto the target devices. | |
| FactoryTalk Optix Runtime Service | Service for running  FactoryTalk Optixas 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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