Friday, April 15, 2005

Can we expect rich editors for 61131-3 using XML schemas

plcopen TC6 XML- schemas are ready. More or less everyone follows XML schemas now.
Isagraf claims XML usage in their new release 4.5 .

One definite advantage of using XML schemas for 61131-3 representation is seamless integration of all five languages. Also better export and import features.

Ofcourse there are some other advantages also. But most of them cant make a new impression to users (control programmers). These representation remain at back end.

I feel neutral characteristic of XML can also be capitalized here. In today's world most of the configurators generate target independent code and launch virtual machines on target to make up control application.

I guess now the need comes to build platform independent configurators. Also ability to view control programs over web using the power of XML and style sheets. Probably browsers can be used to monitor online , modify/force variables and to do minor modifications if schema permits.

can we expect rich editors for 61131-3 using these XML schemas...!!!!

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