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Recently, we’ve seen a steady increase in interest and purchases related to Comfile Studio. To better understand why, let’s first look at how PC-based HMI or UI software is typically developed today.Common Approaches to PC-Based HMI/UI DevelopmentThere are generally two ways to build PC-based HMI (Human Machine Interface) or UI applications.1) Build Everything from Scratch (Free, but Labor-Intensive)One option is to use Microsoft Visual Studio and write the entire application in C# f …

ComfileHMI is designed for building reliable and easy-to-use interfaces for industrial and agricultural control systems. This example introduces a real-world application of ComfileHMI in a mushroom farming environment. In mushroom cultivation, precise control of temperature and humidity is essential for stable growth and consistent yield. To meet these requirements, ComfileHMI has been successfully deployed at an actual farm site. As shown in the photos, ComfileHMI is used together with a dedic …

Beginning with v2.97, the ComfileHMI panel PC can be viewed and operated remotely from any device with a modern web browser, including smartphones and tablets. Simply enable the Remote Control Server in the panel PC's runtime configuration screen, and then enter the panel PC's IP address and port number in a web browser's address bar (1), e.g. http://192.168.0.1:9138.Once the web application downloads from the panel PC and displays in the web browser, the screen from which the web application wa …