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20 Using PlantScape Data in Other
Applications
This chapter describe how PlantScape data can be used for purposes other than
operator-related activities such as supervisory control and data acquisition.
PlantScape provides the following methods for accessing server data:
•The PlantScape ODBC Driver option is designed for retrieving PlantScape
data via ODBC-compliant applications such as Crystal Reports, Microsoft
Access, or Microsoft Excel.
•The PlantScape ODBC Data Exchange Report option enables you to transfer
data between the PlantScape server database and an ODBC-compliant
database.
•The PlantScape OPC Server option enables an OPC Client to access
PlantScape Server point data.
•The PlantScape Application Programming Interface (API) and Network API
enable you to create custom applications that run on the server or on other
PCs on the network. You can also use these APIs if you want to configure
reports that initiate application programs.
• The PlantScape advanced network option Microsoft Excel Data Exchange
enables users on the network to access point value information from the
PlantScape database without accessing Station.
You can also extract PlantScape data using the PlantScape Free Format or
Integrated Microsoft Excel reports. For details on these reports, refer to
“Configuring Free Format Reports” on page 270 and “Microsoft Excel Reports” on
page 265.
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