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SIMATIC PCS 7 OSx 4.1.1 @aGlance
Preface
The SIMATIC PCS 7 OSx @aGlance User Manual describes the data
exchange capability between Windows, Linux, UNIX, and VMS application
programs and SIMATIC PCS 7 OSx. This option allows you to read process
data from the OSx database directly into your remote application program.
You can also write data to selected OSx tags.
 Section 1.1 defines the capabilities of SIMATIC PCS 7 OSx @aGlance.
 Section 1.2 describes how to plan your interface with OSx.
 Section 1.3 describes the installation procedures.
 Section 1.4 describes the functions supported by @aGlance
 Section 1.5 suggests troubleshooting strategies.
 Appendix A describes how to use @aGlance with Excel.
If you have difficulty with your system, contact the Siemens Energy &
Automation, Inc., Technical Services Group in the U.S.A. at 423--461--2522.
Outside the U.S.A., call 49--911--895--7000.
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