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.
  • Both templates can be edited in Workbench that includes, defining of configuration properties for the template.

Differences

Whereas station templates are consumed 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 Station templates cannot be upgraded, but application installations can be upgraded to a newer version of the template.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  • Station templates can not be upgraded, however application templates can be upgraded to a newer version of the template.