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When to use NetPro?

8/2/2012 6:03 PM	Rate (0)
syd_b Bronze Member Joined: 2/3/2011 Last visit: 2/6/2025 Posts: 348 Rating: (10)	Hi, when do Ineed NetPro? And what´s difference between netpro and hw config. Thanks.

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8/2/2012 9:49 PM	Rate (0)
dchartier Grandmaster-Expert Joined: 9/27/2006 Last visit: 3/20/2025 Posts: 12344 Rating: (2707)	Hello syd; There is a very good explanation of the different usesof HWConfig and Netpro (as far as the PLC programmer gets to see it)in the Programming with Step 7 manual; I have attached a screencapture of the text below. I have highlighted the particuliarities of Netpro that I have found important in my experience: creating connections for communication links, generating parameters that you can assign to various communication functions. Hope this helps, Daniel Chartier Attachment Netpro_HWConfig.JPG (3069 Downloads)

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5/11/2016 5:17 PM	Rate (0)
controlsgirl317 Regular Member Joined: 4/28/2015 Last visit: 10/21/2024 Posts: 8 Rating: (0)	I have this same question. I've read the snippet in the manual but it is very vague. Is there anything in NetPro that can affect the project in a way that wouldn't be expected? Is there particular examples of where NetPro has functionality beyond the hardware config?

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5/14/2016 7:20 AM	Rate (0)
Suryamuni Posts: 93 Rating: (0)	HI all, i done one change in netpro configuration once upon a time, this is one example for way of using the netpro programming. That change is GLOBAL DATA COMMUNICATION---- This function is used to data transfer or data exchange between two CPU'S. This can able to done in only netpro programming, i think not able to done in hardware configuration Regards, S.Muniasamy
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5/17/2016 11:44 AM	Rate (1)
Murof Platinum Member Joined: 8/3/2009 Last visit: 3/21/2025 Posts: 15056 Rating: (1870)	Hello Syd_b There is another thing: If you work with integrated WinCC flexible projects you can set the Connections between Step7 PLC and WinCC flexible HMI device If you compile the Netpro the integrated Connection in the WinCC flexible Project will be generated. Bye Murof
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