Converting from RSView32 to FactoryTalk View SE

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Converting from
RSView32 to
FactoryTalk View SE
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2. Does this mean RSView32 is going away?
• No, RSView32 (including ADS) will be supported as long as 32-bit operating systems
are available.
• RSView32 v7.60 does provide support for Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit.
• However, we have no plans to support 64-bit operating systems so now is the time to
develop a migration plan.
Benefits of migrating to FactoryTalk View SE
• Continued support of latest Microsoft operating systems.
• Eliminates requirement for ‘specialized’ IT support lowering Total Cost of Ownership.
• Allows you to take advantage of latest new features and data sharing within Rockwell’s
Integrated Architecture core products, such as FactoryTalk Historian and AssetCentre.
• For more information see slides 4 thru 6.
Why convert my RSView32 application?
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3. RSView32 to FactoryTalk View SE Terms
• Development Environment
– RSView32 Works  FactoryTalk View Studio
• Single Station Runtime System
– RSView32 Runtime  FactoryTalk View SE Station
• Distributed Runtime System
– RSView Active Display Server  FactoryTalk View SE Server and Client
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4. • Quicker Application Development
– Process faceplates, global objects, docked displays
• Redundancy for HMI server, RSLinx Data Server, and FactoryTalk Alarms &
Events Servers
• FactoryTalk Live Data and Direct Reference Tags
– Optimized communication, error-handling, and full access to FactoryTalk Live Data
– FactoryTalk Directory provides access to both on-line and off-line tags through the tag
browser.
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FactoryTalk View SE Benefits
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5. • Fully integrated multi-language
– Add up to 40 languages
– Runtime language switching
– Individual client settings
– Tool tips too!
• FactoryTalk Alarms & Events
– RSView32 HMI alarms can be converted to FactoryTalk Alarms & Events alarms that support runtime
language switching (Use Conversion Tool on Rockwell Automation Knowledgebase – AID 45583 -
Tool: Converting ViewSE HMI Alarms to FactoryTalk A&E Tag-based Alarms)
– New and improved controls - Status Explorer, Summary, Banner, Log Viewer – that are highly
configurable and offer more extensive alarming control
– Open SQL history database
• Remote editing for network Applications
• Edit application on-line (graphics and tags)
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FactoryTalk View SE Benefits
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6. • Client-side VBA stored and executed on a per-screen, per-client basis
– FactoryTalk View SE object model exposes the graphical objects
– Client-specific calculation or animation
• Security enhancements with FactoryTalk Security
– Configure your security once for all FactoryTalk-enabled products
– Full integration with FactoryTalk Asset Centre
– able to use Windows users and/or Windows domain groups to assign access rights
• FactoryTalk Diagnostics
– Operator activity and system changes are logged
– Can be centrally logged and filtered; available for all FactoryTalk products
• Numeric object input min/max
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FactoryTalk View SE Benefits
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7. Most of the basic functionality of the RSView32 application converts to FactoryTalk View SE
without issue, but there still are some considerations to handle the components that do not
convert.
These components may require a little reworking or manual conversion work to get similar
or improved functionality.
• Startup configuration (SE Client setup)
– The Startup configuration in RSView32 must manually be converted to a FactoryTalk
View SE Client startup file.
• Communication configuration (RSLinx Data Server and shortcut)
– The RSLinx or OPC server shortcut must be added and redefined in RSLinx
Enterprise as Topics.
• RSView32 native trend objects are not converted.
– However, TrendX ActiveX trend objects are converted.
• HMI Alarm Summary object must be updated manually.
– Display only
RSView32 Conversion Considerations
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8. • FactoryTalk View SE implements client-side VBA, but not server-side VBA
– The VBA project from RSView32 will not migrate to FactoryTalk View SE.
– VBA code can be copied and reused in FactoryTalk View SE. Check your code, it may need
to be redesigned for use within FactoryTalk View SE.
– FactoryTalk View SE Client Object Model - See help files OR AID: 30478 View SE Client
Object Model
– AID 51770 - Sample VBA: Exercise in migrating a View32 application with VBA to ViewSE
• RSView32 HMI users are not converted to FactoryTalk users.
– Users and security setups must be manually configured in the new FactoryTalk View SE
application, but FactoryTalk Users and Groups allows for more flexibility.
– HMI tag system/user is replaced by FactoryTalk View SE function CurrentUserName()
• Client-side events are executed on the server in FactoryTalk View SE.
– FactoryTalk View SE executes all commands generated by an event on the server.
• Tag Monitor and Command Line Object are not supported on FactoryTalk View SE
displays.
RSView32 Conversion Considerations
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9. • Some RSView32 extensions not directly supported, but equivalents exist:
– RSView32 Messenger  Specter Instruments Win-911®
– RSView32 RecipePro  future - RecipePlus available for SE
– RSView32 SPC  FactoryTalk Historian SE with FactoryTalk VantagePoint
– RSView32 WebServer  FactoryTalk ViewPoint
– Project Documenter  Application Documenter
• RSView32 Language String Substitution: Translated strings are not converted.
• Tag-based licensing (RSView32) vs. screen-based licensing (FactoryTalk View
SE)
RSView32 Conversion Considerations
For more details about converting your project…
Rockwell Automation Knowledgebase
AID 27708: RSView32 to ViewSE Conversion Guidelines
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10. How do I migrate my RSView32 system?
• Migration from RSView32 to FactoryTalk View SE
– A single RSView32 Works or Runtime license may be retired for a 50% discount on a single
FactoryTalk View SE Station, Server, Client, or Studio license.
– A single RSView32 Active Display client license may be retired for a 50% discount on a single
FactoryTalk View SE Client license.
– Customer’s that migrate to FactoryTalk View SE can take advantage of a 50% discount off of
Win911 Messaging Software from Specter Instruments.
• The updated StepForward program information was officially announced on Jan 11,
2011.
• Customer must have a valid serial number, and that serial number will be retired.
• All StepForward discounts and transactions are dependant upon Distributor
Participation
StepForward provides a standardized method of upgrading and migrating software products
StepForward: RSView32 Product Migrations
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11. 1. Can you import individual screens (GFX files) from RSView32 to FactoryTalk
View SE?
• Yes, individual RSView32 screens will import into a FactoryTalk View SE project, as
long as there are no unknown ActiveX controls.
• Other components such as data logs, parameter files, and macros can also be
added to a FactoryTalk View SE project.
2. With display-based licensing, do small pop-up windows count as a display
toward the license?
• Yes, small pop-up windows count toward the number of displays.
3. Do I need to upgrade to the latest version of RSView32 before I can convert it to
FactoryTalk View SE?
• No
4. Are we now able to have RSView32 and FactoryTalk View on the same box?
• They can be on the same box, but they cannot run at the same time.
5. Will offline tag browsing work with a SLC controller?
• For offline tag browsing, an offline tag file is a ControlLogix project file (.acd) that
contains tag data.
Frequently Asked Questions (1 of 2)
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12. 6. Can FactoryTalk View be used with NO security, like for a stand-alone project?
• Yes, by default, security is not configured and the application is available to all
users.
7. How long will the StepForward upgrade program run?
• The StepForward upgrade program is intended to run indefinitely.
8. Are there any differences when complying with 21CFR Part 11?
• No, there are no differences between RSView32 and FactoryTalk View SE.
9. Can you explain the use of parameter files in FactoryTalk View SE vs RSView32?
• They work the same in FactoryTalk View SE as they do in RSView32.
10. Does FactoryTalk View SE support Windows 7?
• Win 7 32 and 64bit support for FactoryTalk View SE is available.
Frequently Asked Questions (2 of 2)
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13. • Rockwell Automation Knowledgebase
– AID 27708: RSView32 to RSViewSE Upgrade Issues
– AID 37110: FactoryTalk View (RSViewSE) Tips and Best Practices TOC
– AID 30399: Best Practices: Recommendations for VBA
• AID 51770 - Sample VBA: Exercise in migrating a View32 application with VBA to View SE.
– For FactoryTalk View SE Networked Applications:
• AID 32549: View SE Distributed System Design Considerations
• AID 29663: Best Practices: Guidelines for Structuring Areas
• AID 45583 - Tool: Converting View SE HMI Alarms to FactoryTalk A&E Tag-based Alarms
• Rockwell Automation Literature Library
– RSView32 to RSView SE Project Migration (PDF)
• Technical Support
– http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/
– North America: 1-440-646-3434
– Worldwide: select location
• Your local Rockwell Automation sales office
Where do I get more technical information?
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