The purpose of this document is to compare and contrast features of the various iFIX iClient offerings.
Action | Standard iClient (Thick) | iClient TS (Thin) | WebSpace |
Requires software on client | Yes | No | Yes, very small browser plug-in or a small client download. Both obtained from WebSpace server. |
iFIX Component Compatibility | 100% | 100% | No Alarm ODBC; caution advised when using iFIX Schedules |
Picture Navigation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tag Group Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Write Access and Alarm ACK | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Historical Charts and Trends | Yes | Yes | Yes |
VBA Scripting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ActiveX Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Configuration Mode Support | Yes | Yes | No |
Color Support | Unlimited | Remote Desktop Server Dependent | Depends on browser used |
Client Platforms Supported | Up to Windows 11 Windows Server 2019 | Any O.S. with RDP | Browser type and version dependent or locally installed client |
Runs in Browser | No | Limited | Native (IE 11, Firefox 52+, Safari 9+, Chrome [Windows 7+ only], Edge) |
iFIX Security | Optional | Optional | Required |
Environment Protection | Yes | No | No |
Runs Applications Requiring Windows Services | Yes | No | No |
Remote Desktop Server Platforms Supported | N/A | Windows Server 2012 R2 or higher Citrix Metaframe Server | N/A |
Number of Clients talking to a SCADA node | Each client = 1 connection | Each client = 1 connection | Each client = 1 connection |
Gets through firewalls | Yes, 1 at a time, need to open TCP port 2010 | Yes, need to open TCP port 3389 | Yes, need to open TCP port 491 |
Requires Microsoft CALs | No | Yes, one per simultaneous user or device | No |