System integrators are tasked with meeting strict requirements for projects, and may need to develop value-added functionality for their solutions. HMI software platforms like InduSoft Web Studio can provide the framework for customer solutions, and InduSoft has made it a priority to support system integrators who use InduSoft Web Studio. Join us for a webinar in which we discuss best practices for system integrators. We will be offering advice for developing projects and efficiently, and share some of the benefits of the InduSoft Certified System Integrator program.

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When designing a new
project
Tags Database
Graphic Interface
General
Performance optimization
Troubleshooting
When deploying the project

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Application Resolution
Platform and License
Review Project Settings (Viewer, Communication,
Web)
Touch-screen settings (cursor, focus, vk, right-
click, object size)
Translation (objects size)
Communication (every state or last state)

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Arrays
Classes
Tag Fields (->Hi, ->HiLimit, ->Quality, ->TimeStamp, etc)
Tag names (use objective names - avoid long names)
Avoid retentive values/parameters for a large number of
tags
Tag Integration
Tag description

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Screen groups
Re-use screens (array tags, indirect tags, or
mnemonics)
Share background pictures when applicable
Linked Symbols
$Ext() function to text used in external dialogs,
such as MsgBox or InputBox.

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Avoid spaces and special characters in file names
(e.g.: screen names)
Add comments to scripts and worksheets
History Life Time
Do not call modal dialogs on the Server (MsgBox,
InputBox, $RDFileN, etc) when using Thin Clients.
Avoid hard-coded paths. Use $GetAppPath().

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Avoid repeated scripts – Global Procedures.
Use ‘$region:<BlockName> to organize procedures
in the Global Procedures dialog
When applicable, use ‘On Error Resume Next’ and
‘On Error Goto 0’ in scripts
Make sure that when using $DBCursorOpen() or
$DBCursorOpenSQL(), call $DBCursorClose() to avoid
memory leaking.

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When using the Recipe task, enable the XML
format.
When using Thin Clients, enable the SSL option, as
well as the Web Tunneling Gateway.
Use IIS Web Server instead of NTWebServer.exe.
Adopt consistency for navigation, color schema,
nomenclature and object’s position/size.
Use the Studio Mobile Access solution when
applicable and design the screens according to the
target typical devices.

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Sequential addresses in the driver sheet
Consider enabling simultaneous requests (Driver
Advanced settings).
Consider the options “Screen” or “Auto” in the Main
Driver Sheet and OPC Client worksheets.
Adjust the “Send Period” for communication with
Thin Clients
Trend decimation and Database Gateway
Avoid large picture objects and fill effects in low-end
HMIs (Windows Embedded CE).

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Output window (Log Options, and Log Tags)
Database Spy
Cross-Reference
$Trace() function
Built-in Script debugging tools

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Clear Database Spy
Disable LogWin “save to disk” option
Remove “test” files (HST, Alarm, WebDump)
Remove unused tags from the project
Quality Feedback (unexpected errors)
Run “Verify” command
Apply Intellectual Property protection (if applicable)
Create a backup

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http://www.indusoft.com/Partners/Certified-System-Integrators

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Program Goal
• Goal is to have a list of qualified, trained partners
that End Users and Machine Builders can use for
engineering assistance.
- “Win-Win” for both of us

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Program Overview
• Certified Systems Integrators viewed as InduSoft
Partners
- Get Free Training
- Get Free Development Licenses
- Collaboration with Sales & Marketing team
 Case Studies
 Webinar Participation
 Leads
- Certified Logo

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Program Overview
• Today, have 130 Certified Integrators in the Program
• Approximately 70 in North America
• Looking to grow the program over the next couple of
years

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Program Requirements
• Initial Application
• Annual Re-certification Process
- Test
- Submit a project
• Unlike many of our competitors, there are no fees to
participate

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Upcoming Changes
• Move to on-line testing system
• No submission of project
• System Integrator Portal
- Sales Tools
- Application Notes
- Sample applications
- Training videos
- Link to testing
- Download of software & drivers

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Upcoming Changes
• Emphasis on connecting distributors and integrators
to become a local sales & solutions team
• Stepped up joint promotion
- Want to do more case studies, joint webinars
- Improved lead generation
• Maintain emphasis on quality - not quantity

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