Application template vs station template

This topic documents the similarities and differences between application template and station template.

Similarities

  • Station templates and application templates define the full contents of a station and encapsulate the graphics files and subtemplates that are used by the station.
  • You can edit both templates in Workbench, which includes defining of configuration properties for the template.

Differences

Whereas station templates are used only by Workbench for the creation of a new station, application templates can be installed to a running station, replacing most of the station contents. Station templates cannot be upgraded, but application installations can be upgraded to a newer version of the template.

  • Station templates are installed during the creation of a new station. However, application templates can be installed to a running station, replacing most of the station contents.
  • Station templates cannot be upgraded, however application templates can be upgraded to a newer version of the template.