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Factorysoft Opc Client Install – Confirmed & Exclusive

FactorySoft (acquired by PC Soft International) offers an OPC DA Client Toolkit designed for developers to build Windows-based client applications that connect to industrial data servers. FactorySoft OPC DA Client Toolkit Overview

: If tags show "Bad" quality, check if the OPC server actually has those tags defined or if there is a permission mismatch. OPC Foundation factorysoft opc client install

Step 1: Prepare the Environment

  1. Log in as a user with Local Administrator rights.
  2. Disable UAC (User Account Control) temporarily on Windows Vista/7/10. UAC blocks the COM registration scripts that run at the end of the install.
  3. If you are on Windows 7 or newer, locate the setup file (setup.exe), right-click, go to Properties > Compatibility, and check "Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 3)."
  • Verify server is running.
  • Check firewall (Windows Firewall: allow DCOM/OPC traffic or temporarily disable for testing).
  • Confirm DCOM settings and user permissions as above.

. This software serves as an interface to request and consume data from industrial devices like PLCs or sensors. opcexpert.com Core Installation Components Architecture : The client is built to communicate natively with OPC Servers using defined OPC Foundation specifications. Components FactorySoft (acquired by PC Soft International) offers an

Server Browsing: Automatically discovers and lists available OPC servers on local or remote machines, allowing you to browse their address space for specific tags or items. Log in as a user with Local Administrator rights

Example quick checklist

  • [ ] Installer downloaded and unblocked
  • [ ] Run installer as admin
  • [ ] Reboot if required
  • [ ] Run client as admin
  • [ ] Configure DCOM authentication/impersonation
  • [ ] Set Launch/Access permissions for client user
  • [ ] Verify server reachable (ping/nslookup)
  • [ ] Connect and browse tags
  • [ ] Create subscription and confirm data flow

Step 1: Launch the Installer as Administrator

Right-click FactorySoft_OPC_Client_v5.2.8.msi or Setup.exe → Run as Administrator.
Why? The installer must register COM components in the registry hive HKCR\CLSID.

Installation notes:

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