WinCC/ODK (Open Development Kit) Definition

The WinCC/ODK (Open Development Kit) option describes the open programming interfaces of WinCC, which are de- signed as C Application Programming Interfaces (C APIs). Via C API functions, you use the internal functions of WinCC in your own software programs and access tag manage- ment data or data in the archives.

Examples:

● MSRTCreateMsg(): creates a message ● DMGetValue(): determines a tag value

● PDLRTSetProp(): sets a picture object property Requirements and licensing

● The programming environment is installed, for example: Microsoft Visual Studio

● WinCC is installed.

● Each configuring PC has a license for WinCC/IndustrialX.

Application

With API functions, you can expand the functionality of WinCC for industry-specific applications or integrate your own data into WinCC tools, such as the reporting and log- ging system. You develop customized software programs that access WinCC directly, for example, to generate and configure WinCC objects (tags, process pictures, messages, archives, text, users, reports, and logs).

● Access tag management and archives. ● Export database tables.

● Control the recording of measured values.

● Use WinCC configuration screen forms for software options developed by you.

API functions are also used by the WinCC Competence Centers and partner companies to develop technology- specific and industry-specific WinCC Add-ons. Structure

API functions are used in the following places:

● Inside WinCC, for example, in C scripts (see "Openness and integration")

● In C actions in Graphics Designer

● Outside WinCC in Windows applications created in C/C++ programming language.

To use WinCC/ODK in the C# or VB.Net programming language, you must program a corresponding wrapper. A brief example for each language shows you how to build a wrapper, which you can then use, for example, as a TypeLi- brary in C#.

Special features

In addition to a CD-ROM with many examples, the WinCC/ODK scope of supply also includes a coupon for a one-day intensive seminar.

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Information source Contents

SIMATIC WinCC home page

http://www.automation.siemens.com /hmi/html_76/products/software/win cc/index.htm

News, new versions, features, system requirements rdering system, add-ons, technical info, support, training Software Update Service, WinCC/Comprehensive Support

WinCC Competence Center, qualified partners, specialists, contacts product briefs, manuals and technical articles, Plant Intelligence, FDA Newsletter

http://www.automation.siemens.com /_en/portal/html/news/newsletter/ne wsletter.htm

Latest developments in SIMATIC products

Ordering system

http://www.siemens.com/automation /mall

Catalog and online ordering system for Siemens Industry Automation

Add-ons

http://www.automation.siemens.com /hmi/html_76/products/software/win cc_addons/index.htm

or via the home page

WinCC add-ons: Add-ons for specific applications and industries are developed and sold by internal and external Siemens suppliers.

Support

http://support.automation.siemens.c om/WW/llisapi.dll?func=cslib.csinfo2 &aktprim=99&lang=en

Whether you are looking for product information and support documents or participating in discus- sions in the Technical Form, you will always receive extensive support.

Training

http://www.sitrain.com/index_en.html SITRAIN, the training program of Siemens Industry Automation, provides training to technical ex-_{perts in 130 on-site locations or worldwide via the Internet. Training sessions are tailored to the}

regional needs of users and configuring engineers, as well as management. Software Update

Service (SUS)

http://www.automation.siemens.com /hmi/html_76/products/software/sus/ index.htm

or via the home page

With the SUS, all released editions of your SIMATIC Industrial Software are automatically delivered directly to you; this includes all upgrades and service packs.

In addition, when you order SUS, you receive the Customer Support CD-ROM several times a year. This CD-ROM provides a comprehensive knowledge base with tips, tricks, and FAQs that help you use your SIMATIC Industrial Software even more efficiently.

● Efficient support reduces configuration times.

● Knowledge base answers questions that arise quickly and cost-effectively. ● SUS ensures that your software always includes the latest developments. WinCC/Comprehensive

Support

http://www.automation.siemens.com /hmi/html_76/products/software/sus/ index.htm or via the home page

With Comprehensive Support, WinCC offers a Software Update Service in a comprehensive sup- port package. This complete package comprises current updates/upgrades to WinCC, including options, and is purchased for each single-user system, WinCC server, and WinCC client. In order to ensure cost-effective coverage, WinCC V6 and later offer volume-discounted packages with 3 and 10 licenses in addition to the single-license package.

WinCC Competence Centers

http://www.automation.siemens.com /hmi/html_76/partner/coc_wincc.htm

These authorized, Siemens-internal WinCC Competence Centers provide services for consulting, engineering, system integration, and configuration, as well as customer-specific/project-specific training, all pertaining to SIMATIC WinCC. Our automation and industry competence and WinCC system expertise ensure efficient solutions. Different WinCC Competence Centers focus on differ- ent areas of expertise.

Qualified partners

http://www.automation.siemens.com /_en/solutionpartner/index.htm

The Solution Partner program is a standard-setter in terms of the specific competencies of partici- pating companies and the global network of partners. Siemens Industry Automation Solution Pro- viders are carefully selected and receive training on an ongoing basis, thus ensuring that you al- ways have access to competent contact partners who are versed in the latest technology. Specialists

http://www.automation.siemens.com /providerv2/guiFindSolProvs.aspx

WinCC specialists are external system integrators who have made a name for themselves in SI- MATIC WinCC and who, as a result of numerous projects realized with WinCC, have developed specific expertise, which they frequently offer for sale as WinCC add-ons.

SIMATIC Portal

http://www.siemens.com/simatic

SIMATIC is Siemens' future-proof answer to the ever-increasing demands placed on modern ma- chines and plants in the production and process-control industry: an integrated system for solving a diverse range of automation tasks with utmost efficiency, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Contacts

http://www.automation.siemens.com /partner/guiwelcome.asp?lang=en

In many countries and regions, a Siemens contact is available for all questions concerning SI- MATIC HMI and WinCC.

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