

Like, I'll add a field to a DB in classic, and downloading will severely mess up my process because I forgot to update every reference.

I haven't been able to use CFC, myself (partially because of damn client requirements), but I cannot fathom otherwise how Classic can be considered easier than TIAPortal. PM if you want contact info, but no matter what, know who you'd call in case something goes haywire. Latest is v14, I use v13 SP1įinally, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that my company does on-site maintenance and troubleshooting rather frequently.

Generally, you can use either one to program most PLCs from Siemens, but there are some things to be aware of: What you have are two programming environments, V5.5 is usually called "Step 7 Classic", while V11 and beyond are called "TIAPortal" (well, sort of. Please click "report" on spam Related sub-reddits: (*) At mods' discretion, certain self-promotion submissions from people who contribute to this sub in other ways may be allowed and tagged with the "Self-promo" flair Job offers and requests go to the weekly thread.No shit posts (memes - pictures with superimposed text - are OK).If asking a question, ask the actual question, fully yet concisely, right in the title.Be civil: do not insult no all-caps, no excessive "!" and "?", please.Job announcements (oustide the monthly job thread).Single Board computers: r/Raspberry_pi, r/Arduino, r/linux_devices, r/linuxboards.Hardware design that does not include a PLC for electronic circuits: /r/AskElectronics.PLC internship, employment and education questions.Homework help but make it clear it's homework.This sub is dedicated to discussion and questions about Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs): "an industrial digital computer that has been ruggedized and adapted for the control of manufacturing processes, such as assembly lines, robotic devices, or any activity that requires high reliability, ease of programming, and process fault diagnosis." On topic subjects
