When CONSIDERING which programming software to use, there are three main categories to choose from: proprietary, hardware independent and open software. Proprietary software is the software that the manufacturer provides, which is typically easy to use and allows for quick development. The drawback is that proprietary software will only run on that SPECIFIC hardware platform. Hardware-independent software is third party software developed to program on several different types of HMIs. This TYPE of software gives the DEVELOPER much more freedom for the HMI selection. The downside to hardware independent software is that it is not as user-friendly as the proprietary. Open Software should only be selected by the advanced programmer. It allows the developer to have complete openness in the DESIGN process.

When considering which programming software to use, there are three main categories to choose from: proprietary, hardware independent and open software. Proprietary software is the software that the manufacturer provides, which is typically easy to use and allows for quick development. The drawback is that proprietary software will only run on that specific hardware platform. Hardware-independent software is third party software developed to program on several different types of HMIs. This type of software gives the developer much more freedom for the HMI selection. The downside to hardware independent software is that it is not as user-friendly as the proprietary. Open Software should only be selected by the advanced programmer. It allows the developer to have complete openness in the design process.