FAQ What database does PFS use? Can the software be used by more than one user? Does PFS have project size limitations? Is PFS real-time batch automation software? What is the pricing structure of PFS? How does PFS compare to engineering software packages such as Intools, Rebis, CIMS, etc.? Is PFS strictly S88 compliant? Do we need P&ID's in order to input data to PFS software? What brand of CAD software packages are compatible with PFS? How does PFS support change management? How can the users avoid duplicate data entry when they use PFS and Batch Engine software? How much of the Controller code does PFS-Code produce? How do you ensure that users produce their own format of Test Protocols? What database does PFS use? PFS uses MS SQL Server as its database. back to top Can the software be used by more than one user? Yes. Configurations are available in single, 5, 10 and unlimited number of users. Case is taken to coordinate teamwork on the same project. back to top Does PFS have project size limitations? The software is available in several sizes of projects. The number of Tags determines a project size for PFS software. The smallest configuration is limited to 100 Tags. The largest is unlimited number of Tags. back to top Is PFS real-time batch automation software? No. PFS is a set of engineering tools used to specify and simulate procedures for Batch Automation. back to top What is the pricing structure of PFS? The software is licensed for use based upon project size (number of Tags) and number of users. This allows customers the ability to start using the software in small, single user configurations and upgrade to larger size configurations as project size and number of users increase. back to top How does PFS compare to engineering software packages such as Intools, Rebis, CIMS, etc.? The above packages are used in design and specification of the control system hardware. PFS is used for specifying automation software. back to top Is PFS strictly S88 compliant? Although PFS users may specify a process with full compatibility to S88 - the software allows users to diverge and to create specifications that are only partly compatible with S88 methodology. back to top Do we need P&ID's in order to input data to PFS software? Not necessarily. PFS imports data from spreadsheets and other databases. P&ID's are a useful means of input and visualization. back to top What brand of CAD software packages are compatible with PFS? PFS imports .dxf file formats produced by all major CAD packages. back to top How does PFS support change management? PFS tracks changes made in P&ID and in its database. It analyzes and produces a visual report on all changes made in a P&ID. This is coupled with the ability of the software to record any data entry to the database and produce detailed change reports and audit trail. back to top How can the users avoid duplicate data entry when they use PFS and Batch Engine software? PFS use export/import facilities (Excel, XML) to allow users to enter Procedure/ Area/ Recipe/ Information only once and share it between the engineering and Real-Time software. back to top How much of the Controller code does PFS-Code produce? Based on our experience, current versions of the PFS-Code software produce approx. 80% of the software residing in the Controller in a typical Batch application. We are working to get closer to full code. back to top How do you ensure that users produce their own format of Test Protocols? The Template Wizard allows users to create test templates that are highly similar to the format they currently use.