WinForm HMI .NET
Our WinForm HMI .NET product lets you create classic WinForm applications in VB and C# using Visual Studio. Leverage the power of live IoT data within desktop Windows applications.
Build Desktop Windows Apps in .NET
WinForm HMI.NET integrates into Visual Studio and includes 100% managed controls for Windows application development.
The WinForms HMI .NET product includes the Windows Services to read and write Tag values and process data to unlimited local and remote applications developed with the OAS Controls components.
a server-based, highly-scalable, network platform that enables the transport and transformation of your data
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Device & Data ConnectorsThe OAS Platform provides rapid communications and connectivity to a wide variety of PLCs, devices, and databases.
IoT ConnectorsConnect to cloud-base IoT gateways such as AWS, Azure IoT Hub, Azure Event Hubs, Kafka, and more.
Alarm Logging & NotificationCapture events on each data point, log to open formats for historical analysis and archiving, and trigger real time notifications
SDKs & APIsExplore a wide variety of Developer Tools and APIs to allow you to create applications and system integrations to execute in any environment.
Networking FeaturesOpen Automation Software implements edge computing with a Distributed Network Architecture.
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100% Managed Code
Develop applications in any .NET language in MS Visual Studio, for high performance desktop applications. Create management consoles, visualizations, or any class of HMI for Windows SCADA.
Full Component Library
WinForm HMI .NET includes a rich library of components that easily integrate into your existing WinForm apps, or can be used to create new classes of apps for managing your IoT data.
Programmatic Access
In addition to visual components, like all .NET elements, the WinForm HMI .NET library exposes a full API for programmatic control. Read and write real time data and more, all within your custom code.
Common Questions
Can WinForm applications be deployed to remote systems?
Yes, applications communicate using over a standard TCP port which is adjustable. Your WinForm applications can communicate to local or remote OAS servers using basic networking, or using Live Data Cloud addressing with remote OAS servers without a fixed IP address.
Can WinForm components work along with other 3rd party controls?
Yes, the OAS WinForm controls appear in your Visual Studio toolbox alongside built in controls, as well as 3rd party controls, allowing you to build the user interface that is exactly what you need.
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The OAS Platform supports multiple operating systems and deployment options including Windows, Linux, Docker Containers, and can even run on low footprint devices such as a Raspberry PI 4.
Networking
OAS is an edge solution that offers flexible networking options for standalone installations, multi-tenant data aggregation, and even secure unidirectional data transport.
Programmatic Setup
Utilize our .NET SDK or REST API for flexible and automated setup, ensuring full integration with your asset management software. You can also import and export CSV files, which helps you work with Excel and third-party applications.
Calculations, Time On, Counts, and Totals
Merge data from various controllers and additional data sources while performing real-time computations and logic processing, all without the need for coding. Monitor the duration of activities for specific points and the frequency of their transitions over a defined period. Aggregate analog values both daily and over the entire timeline.
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List of available WinForm HMI .NET Controls.
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