TCP communication and Remote Panel programming

Hi all:
I am developing a LabVIEW program which is to used remotely. I am planning on using Remote Panel Access or TCP Communication for my application. I would like to know why is a better choice and what are the factors I should consider in choosing one of these. Jsut for information, I am also using serial communication in this program using RS232 cable.
Thanks in advance,

I am not sure what the legal aspects are for the Run Time Engine. You will have to dig deeper or contact NI if it will not let you load it. From what I read is:
Additionally, the Run-Time Engine allows your browser to display VIs that are embedded in Web pages. There are two downloads that are available. You only need to install one of them. LVRunTimeEng.exe is a smaller download intended when viewing Remote Front Panels in Web pages. It does not contain the full run-time engine, but will allow some executables to run..............
http://digital.ni.com/softlib.nsf/websearch/1F1EBEA6D03A67E6862570A400531F97?opendocument&node=13205...
Yes, you can have an executable and that would be the preferred method. Start small and work up to the final version. Start by using your developer version and have it generate the WEB page. Using the same computer you can view the page and take control using Microsoft Internet Express. From there build it into an application, try it again. When all looks good then put it on the server. You are limited by licenses on how many WEB pages you can have running.
Hope this helps,
Matt
Message Edited by mfitzsimons on 11-01-2005 10:17 AM
Matthew Fitzsimons
Certified LabVIEW Architect
LabVIEW 6.1 ... 2013, LVOOP, GOOP, TestStand, DAQ, and Vison

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