The primary role of MCGS Pro is to allow engineers to create visual dashboards. These dashboards transform complex machine data into readable graphics, such as gauges, real-time charts, and alarm logs. The software provides a "what you see is what you get" (WYSIWYG) editor, enabling developers to drag and drop components onto a screen, link them to specific variables in a controller, and define how the machine should respond to user inputs. Key Technical Features
| Feature | MCGS Pro | EasyBuilder Pro | GP-Pro EX | |-----------------|----------------------|-----------------------|------------------------| | Price | Very affordable (often included with hardware) | Moderate | Expensive | | Driver library | Very wide (especially for Chinese PLCs) | Wide | Moderate | | Ease of learning | Easy (basic projects in 2 hours) | Easy | Moderate | | Graphics quality | Good (but slightly dated) | Excellent (vector 3D) | Very good | | OPC UA support | Limited (needs specific models) | Good | Excellent | | Community support | Large in Asia; growing in Europe/US | Global | Global |
The primary role of MCGS Pro is to allow engineers to create visual dashboards. These dashboards transform complex machine data into readable graphics, such as gauges, real-time charts, and alarm logs. The software provides a "what you see is what you get" (WYSIWYG) editor, enabling developers to drag and drop components onto a screen, link them to specific variables in a controller, and define how the machine should respond to user inputs. Key Technical Features
| Feature | MCGS Pro | EasyBuilder Pro | GP-Pro EX | |-----------------|----------------------|-----------------------|------------------------| | Price | Very affordable (often included with hardware) | Moderate | Expensive | | Driver library | Very wide (especially for Chinese PLCs) | Wide | Moderate | | Ease of learning | Easy (basic projects in 2 hours) | Easy | Moderate | | Graphics quality | Good (but slightly dated) | Excellent (vector 3D) | Very good | | OPC UA support | Limited (needs specific models) | Good | Excellent | | Community support | Large in Asia; growing in Europe/US | Global | Global |
