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2.3.1 Configuring a WinCC project (RT Professional)
2.3.1.1 Configuring WinCC screens for Web access (RT Professional)
Configuring individual WinCC screens for Web access
1. Double-click the desired screen in the project tree. The screen is opened and the screen properties are shown in the Inspector window.
2. In the Inspector window, click "Properties > Properties > Web access".
3. Activate "Web access".
or
1. select the desired screen in the project tree.
2. Select "Web access" command in the shortcut menu.
Configuring several screens for Web access
1. Select "Screens" in the project tree.
2. Select "Web access all" command in the shortcut menu.
Result
The WinCC screens are configured for Web access. During the transfer of the project, the WinCC screens are adapted for access via the Intranet/Internet and published on the DataMonitor Server.
For more information, refer to "Transferring when WinCC projects".
See also
Creating static process screens for the Web Center (Page 105)
2.3.1.2 WinCC screens as a gadget (RT Professional) Gadget on the Data Monitor Server (RT Professional)
Introduction
Using the "Preview" property, you define which screens to group in a gadget. Gadgets are mini applications for the Windows sidebar. In order to use gadgets, a DataMonitor client must always be installed as well on the DataMonitor server.
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The following operating systems support gadgets:
● Windows 7 (Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate, Embedded StdE 7)
● Windows 10
● Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition SP2
● Windows Server 2012 R2
● Windows Server 2016
Procedure
To configure WinCC screens as a gadget, proceed as follows:
1. Double-click the desired screen in the project tree. The screen is opened and the screen properties are shown in the Inspector window.
2. In the Inspector window, click "Properties > Properties > Web access".
3. Activate "Preview" and "Web access".
4. Save the WinCC project.
5. Select the "Compile > Software" command in the shortcut menu of the HMI device.
Result
The screens are assembled for the gadget on the WebNavigator server. As soon as the project is in runtime, the WebNavigator server generates a jpg snapshot image "pdlImage.jpg" of each screen at cyclic intervals and in consecutive order.
The file is stored in the directory "\WinCC\Webnavigator\Server\Web\image\_gadget". The gadget accesses this file cyclically in the directory again.
Note that user interactions are not possible in the screens displayed. This includes, for example, calls from login dialogs or notice dialogs via functions.
The following objects are not supported for the display in a gadget:
● GSC diagnostics window
● Media Player Note
The WinCC project shown in the gadget cannot be operated.
Gadget on the Data Monitor Client (RT Professional)
Introduction
In order to use gadgets, a DataMonitor client must always be installed as well on the DataMonitor server. A preconfigured gadget for displaying WinCC screens is located on the DataMonitor client in the installation directory under ""\WinCC\Webnavigator\GADGET".
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The following operating systems support gadgets:
● Windows 7 (Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate, Embedded StdE 7)
● Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition SP2
Requirement
The screens are published on the Data Monitor server and configured as "Preview".
Procedure
To access the gadget with the Data Monitor Client, follow these steps:
1. Double-click on the "_WebNavigator.gadget" gadget in the installation directory under
"\WinCC\Webnavigator\GADGET". The Gadget is installed under Windows 7 in the Sidebar.
2. Define the update cycle in which the gadget loads a screen from the Data Monitor Server, every 17 seconds for example.
3. Enter the address of the Data Monitor Server. The gadget establishes a connection to the Data Monitor Server.
4. If necessary, drag-and-drop the gadget onto the desktop.
2.3.1.3 Configuring runtime settings (DataMonitor) (RT Professional)
Introduction
You can configure the behavior in runtime in the "Runtime settings" editor.
Procedure
1. Open the "Runtime Settings > Web Navigator" editor.
2. To use the "WinCC Classic" design, activate "Use "WinCC-classic" design".
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3. To use your own cursor as a "View only cursor", enter the path and file name of the cursor at "Cursor "View only". Alternatively, navigate to the file of the desired cursor using the "…"
button.
4. To change the maximum number of concurrent connections, enter the desired number in the "Count of concurrent connections" field.
5. To change the maximum number of open tabs in the browser, enter a suitable value in the
"Number of tabs per browser" field. Internet Explorer V11 supports this setting.
Note
Server load settings
Each tab that calls the server homepage uses a license on the server PC. A connection setting of "10" and a tab setting of "2" corresponds to 20 clients. A license for at least 20 clients must be available on the server PC.
6. Define whether the local user group is disabled on the WebNavigator Server.
7. To output an appropriate system message when a WebNavigator logs on and off, activate
"Enable event log messages".
Result
The settings for Runtime are configured.
See also
Display screens (Page 90)
2.3.1.4 Defining users in WinCC (RT Professional) Managing a user group for DataMonitor (RT Professional)
Introduction
A different start screen and the language can be set for each user group. This allows you to make various sections of a project immediately accessible or inaccessible for users.
Note
The name of the user group has to be unique within the project. Otherwise the input is not accepted.
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Requirements
● The "User groups" work area is open.
● The "Start" screen has been created and the web access is activate.
● The selected project language is activated.
Procedure
1. Position the mouse cursor on the title of the "Groups" table.
2. Open the shortcut menu with the right mouse button and select the display of the "Start screen" and "Language" columns.
3. Double-click "Add..." in the "Groups" table.
4. Enter "DataMonitor operators" as the name of the user group. Activate at least the
"DataMonitor - View only" authorization in the "Authorizations" table.
5. Click the button in the "Start screen" column. A dialog box for selecting the start screen opens.
6. Select a start screen for Runtime.
7. Close the dialog box by using the icon.
8. Click the button in the "Language" column. A dialog box for selecting the language opens.
9. Select the language.
As an alternative, select the user group in the work area; the properties of the user group are then displayed in the Inspector window. In the Inspector window, select "Properties >
Properties > Web options". Select the start screen and the language.
Note
The name of the user group is language-dependent. You can specify the name in several languages and switch between languages in runtime.
Managing users for DataMonitor (RT Professional)
Introduction
Create a corresponding user in user administration to enable the use of the "WinCCViewerRT"
and "Excel Workbooks" functions.
Requirements
● DataMonitor is installed.
● The "Users" work area is open.
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● The "DM_Demo" user is created and assigned view-only rights.
● The "DataMonitor operators" user group has been created.
● The "Start" screen has been created and the web access is activate.
● The selected project language is activated.
Setting the start screen and language
1. Position the mouse cursor on the title of the "Users" table.
2. Open the shortcut menu with the right mouse button and select the display of the "Start screen" and "Language" columns.
3. In the "Start screen" column, click on the button in the row of the "DM_Demo" user. A dialog box for selecting the start screen opens.
4. Select the "Start" screen.
5. Close the dialog box by using the icon.
6. Click the button in the "Language" column. A dialog box for selecting the language opens.
7. Select "Spanish" as the Runtime language.
8. Activate the "DataMonitor operators" user group in the "Groups" table.
As an alternative, select the user in the work area; the properties of the user are then displayed in the Inspector window. In the Inspector window, select "Properties > Properties > Web options". Select the start screen and the language.
Note
The language setting is retained when a user is moved from one group to another. The start screen will be overwritten.