| Johnson Controls MSEA Graphic Comparisons |
|
Feature
|
Standard Graphics |
Advanced Graphics |
Graphics+ |
| Installed Base |
Large |
Small |
Very Small |
| Tooltips |
object reference name only |
Yes |
Yes (not configurable) |
| External Application |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| External Hyperlinks |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Interface |
Java - Web Based |
Java - Web Based |
Silverlight (XAML) |
| Copy/Paste Graphic Objects To Other Graphics |
Sometimes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pick Actions |
Datafield: CMD & Object Window Only |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dynamic Object Types |
Square, Circle , Triangle, Switch, Slider, Spinning Fan, Button, Datafield |
Unlimited |
Varies by symbol, limited to symbol library, not customizable. |
| Flashing Dynamic |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Color Change Dynamic |
Very Limited - 3 colors |
Yes |
No |
| Span Color Dynamic |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Sound Dynamic |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Rotate Dynamic |
Spinning Fan Only, fixed colors |
Yes |
No |
| Scale Dynamic |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Data Field Properties |
Font Size, Border - Limited |
Yes |
Font Type, Color, very basic |
| Data Field Status Colors |
Fixed |
Unlimited |
Fixed |
| Local Variables |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Validation |
No - 3rd Party Only |
No - 3rd Party Only |
No - 3rd Party only |
| Search & Replace |
No - 3rd Party Only |
No - 3rd Party Only |
No, but can use in text editor |
| Frame-Based Animation |
No |
No - 3rd Party Only |
No (fixed in some symbols) |
| Animated GIF |
No |
No |
No |
| Move Dynamic |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Show/Hide Dynamic |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Custom Actions |
No |
Yes - JavaScript only |
No |
| Conversion Tool |
Visio 2003 or 3rd Party |
Visio 2003/AGA or 3rd Party |
GGT (External Editor) |
| Gradients |
Some Visio gradients not supported |
Some Visio gradients not supported |
Yes |
| OLE Object Support |
Some |
Some |
No |
| Metafile Support |
Some |
Some |
No |
| Background Format |
jpg, svg, svgz |
svg, svgz |
XAML |
| Supports All SVG Standards |
No |
No |
No |
| Batch Update Graphics |
No - 3rd Party Only |
No - 3rd Party Only |
No |
| Developer Learning Curve |
Easy |
Steep |
Moderate, development & customization locked down. |
| Alias multiple systems |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aliased Link Within a Template |
No |
Yes |
? |
| Extensible User Interface |
No |
No |
No (not published) |
| API Available |
No |
No |
No (not published) |
| Prone To Errors |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Developer ease of use |
Easy |
Very Difficult |
Easy but cumbersome. Development locked down. |
| Comprehensive Symbol Set |
Somewhat |
No |
Somewhat, but you get what you get. |
| Graphic Development Cost |
Cheap |
Expensive* |
Moderate - Expensive |
| Extra Software Required |
Visio 2003 |
Visio 2003 and AGA Addin |
JCI GGT |
| MSEA Platform Support |
NIE, NAE, ADS, ADX |
ADS, ADX Only |
v5.2+, ADS, ADX, RAP, NAE, NCE` |
| Binding Tool |
Built In |
AGA/Visio Copy/Paste or 3rd Party |
GGT Tool Required |
* Graphic development becomes cost-effective only with additional 3rd party binding and validation tools.
3rd Party Tools: Streamside Solutions MSEA Binder, MSEA Validator, and MSEA SVG Animator application. If you are interested in any graphic development tools created by Streamside Solutions, please contact Brian Russell @ 970-586-2419.