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What do you like best about WinCC?

Its interface I like the most its simple and so understanding that new person can easily work the tools which is added features are amazing which make project like working in real time base that and that make me to work on WinCC software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinCC?

Nothing mostly and it also depends on which system its installation is done i.e. its proper installation is done step by step then u all will also love it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinCC solving and how is that benefiting you?

Doing SCada for controlling the system its very helpful and place major role in our work Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What is WinCC?

A windows-based, menu-driven software that is intuitive and easy to use for anyone, including those with little or no computer experience.

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A windows-based, menu-driven software that is intuitive and easy to use for anyone, including those with little or no computer experience.


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Year Founded
2007
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Katy, US
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Recent WinCC Reviews

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Verified UserSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"EXCELLENT GUI"
I like the way WinCC GUI makes it easy for me to navigate and make my SCADA system.
Mahadi S.
MS
Mahadi S.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"User review of WINCC"
Objects are good to watch. Specially in 7.5 platform SVG objects are very good.User can do a lot of things in wincc that professional, comfort, ba...
Stanislav A.
SA
Stanislav A.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"I would say the program is well organised, easy to work with."
Data mapping, connection to PLC tags, Navigation pages, window pages, almost everything is constructed as it should be.
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17 out of 18 Total Reviews for WinCC
4.3 out of 5
17 out of 18 Total Reviews for WinCC
4.3 out of 5

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Rohit M.
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What do you like best about WinCC?

Functions of this SCADA is very easy and easy to find.

Like data logging and report generation works very easy and with helpfull manual very easy to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinCC?

Some time it take time to scan and templates are very leas Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering WinCC:

During my holden experience I tried different company scada like wonder ware, mitsubishi, Honeywell, siemens also.

But I prefer siemens and Honeywell on priority. Siemens SCADA is very easy to use and have much features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinCC solving and how is that benefiting you?

During my industrial projects I use wincc in plant automation and sub station automation.

On both places we use data logging for 5 years, reports on mail, message, prints.

Graphics are very impressive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mahadi S.
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What do you like best about WinCC?

Objects are good to watch. Specially in 7.5 platform SVG objects are very good.User can do a lot of things in wincc that professional, comfort, basic platform cant imagine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinCC?

I think, using processes are difficult from other scada software. User cant design report in their own way unless they use script. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering WinCC:

Yeah, This is a great software. You can use the basics options easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinCC solving and how is that benefiting you?

I used double screen with wincc. It hepls not to buy another pc Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Stanislav A.
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What do you like best about WinCC?

Data mapping, connection to PLC tags, Navigation pages, window pages, almost everything is constructed as it should be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinCC?

I like the design library, but it feels like there's no design edited since the 2010s, icons, png's, trends. I think it'd be better to work on visualization tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering WinCC:

I strongly recommend to everyone :) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinCC solving and how is that benefiting you?

Essentially our work is related to water processes. The last project we used WinCC was automation of uninterrupted water supply of a small city in Azerbaijan. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about WinCC?

I like the way WinCC GUI makes it easy for me to navigate and make my SCADA system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinCC?

Unlike other SCADA, with a web based capability,and evertything you need is on one license,WinCC needs you to buy Addons for specific task. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering WinCC:

GUI, ease of use, straightforward tagginga and connection to controllers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinCC solving and how is that benefiting you?

A operable SCADA for a plant.Since im using siemens plc then it complements very well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

M Farhan I.
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What do you like best about WinCC?

I have compared it with Allen Bradley's solutions but always prefer WinCC due its iser friendliness Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinCC?

Faced numerous issues in the past but never hit a dead end with WinCC Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering WinCC:

Definitely by far the best HMI software to be used for process automation and on the fly customisation for the end product of desire. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinCC solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have used it in various process automations, such as for power grids and manufacturing industries Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Basit J.
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What do you like best about WinCC?

It is simple in use and flexible. We can define scripts in VB and C which is a great advantage over some other competitors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinCC?

It's user interface should be more polished and modern. Looks old and graphics are not as sharp and attractive as its competitors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinCC solving and how is that benefiting you?

Processes are more elaborative and its traceable and user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about WinCC?

Ample amount of Libraries, Easy integration with Siemens PLC Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinCC?

Heavy Software loads the workstation, Reports template should be more versatile Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering WinCC:

Make sure the workstation shall have high end configuration before you install WinCC. Also, it is better to have a sample project in hand to start with a new one. WinCC allows easy transfer of libraries thereby reducing engineering hours.

Antivirus softwares may prevent WinCC to function properly. Make sure to choose a compatible AV software, preferably McAfee. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinCC solving and how is that benefiting you?

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What do you like best about WinCC?

Control logics and graphic are great and easy to understand even for newbies or beginner

Once you can understand the system field word also seems to be easy to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinCC?

Not to dislike security is essential for any major control system wincc have great secure system to differentiate from operation to system engineer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinCC solving and how is that benefiting you?

Updeted on control logics are made by us as control engineer that's great experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Oil & Energy
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What do you like best about WinCC?

it is always updated and it is obvious that their concern is ease of use. It has everything you need for an industrial project Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinCC?

Requires a lot of memory space and makes your computer work slower Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinCC solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use it for factory automation and it is easy to connect Siemens PLCs and show real time data regarding the production line Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rahul A.
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Control Engineer
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What do you like best about WinCC?

Interface and sufficient options for development Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WinCC?

Little complex than other counterparts in the Market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WinCC solving and how is that benefiting you?

Warehouse Automation, baggage handling systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.