Hi Nathan,
There are some reasons for switching from VC4 to mapp View. I list only a few points:
Modern Web-Based Architecture
mapp View uses HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript standards, making it future-proof and platform-independent. VC4 is based on older proprietary visualization technology. mapp View – Web meets automation [br-automation.com]
UX/UI
VC4 offers a traditional, static interface with limited flexibility and customization. Personalization and integration options are basic.
mapp View, on the other hand, uses modern web technologies, providing responsive layouts for PCs, tablets, and mobiles, and offers rich widgets with animations and event bindings.
Advanced Features
Role-based views, multi-client support, and OPC UA data model for easy integration with third-party systems. New features like mapp Connect (REST API for OPC UA) and mapp Script (JavaScript-based event binding) enable customization and performance optimization.
Ease of Development
mapp View simplifies HMI creation with drag-and-drop widgets, session timers, and event bindings without heavy coding.
Future Roadmap
VC4 is considered legacy; mapp View is actively developed with new features in Automation Studio.
I invite the community to add more points and create a discussion.
Xabier.