Use the Web-Enabled Picture Attribute in WinCC Graphics Designer
The Web-enabled attribute marks a WinCC process picture or faceplate type for execution with the WebUX option. It does not by itself configure a Web server or make every WinCC object browser-compatible. In Graphics Designer, use the picture's context-menu command to activate or deactivate the attribute, save the picture, and follow the WebUX compatibility requirements for the installed WinCC version.
Table of Contents
- What the attribute means
- Enable or remove the attribute
- Check WebUX compatibility
- Verification
- Limitations and Operational Precautions
- Technical References
- Related Articles
- Related Tags
- Engineer FAQ
What the attribute means
Siemens documentation defines Web-enabled as identifying process pictures or faceplate types that can execute in a Web browser through WinCC/WebUX. It is distinct from merely enabling a WinCC picture for the local Runtime.
Enable or remove the attribute
In Graphics Designer, select the picture or faceplate type and use the context-menu command Activate web-enabled. The command toggles the attribute state; save the picture after the change. Some WinCC releases also provide project-data conversion tools for WebUX pictures.
Check WebUX compatibility
WebUX supports a defined set of objects and functions. Review the documentation for the installed WinCC version and check every control, script, and faceplate used in the picture. The Web-enabled flag alone does not guarantee that all content works in a browser.
Verification
Confirm the attribute state in Graphics Designer, save the file, and test the picture with the matching WebUX server/client configuration. Verify both visualization and operator-control behavior.
Limitations and Operational Precautions
The ticket does not state WinCC version or whether the project uses WebUX or WebNavigator. The documented attribute is specifically associated with WebUX. Enabling pictures for browser operation can expose process displays through a networked interface, so follow the plant's access-control and security requirements.
Technical References
- Siemens, WinCC General Information and Installation, Web-enabled attribute definition: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/attachments/102777629/WinCC_GeneralInfo_Installation_Readme_en-US.pdf
- Siemens, WinCC V8.1 Working with WinCC Part 1, Graphics Designer context-menu attribute: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/attachments/109986766/WinCC_Working_with_WinCC_Part1_en-US_en-US.pdf
Related Articles
Related Tags
Engineer FAQ
What does the Web-enabled attribute do? It marks a process picture or faceplate type for execution in the WebUX browser option.
Is Web-enabled the same as WebNavigator? No. Siemens documentation associates the attribute with WebUX, not the legacy WebNavigator function.
How do I enable a picture for WebUX? In Graphics Designer, use the picture or faceplate context-menu command to activate Web-enabled.
How do I remove Web-enabled? The attribute can be toggled from the Graphics Designer context menu; confirm the changed state and save the picture.
Does enabling Web-enabled publish a picture automatically? No. It marks the picture for WebUX use; WebUX server/client configuration and supported-object requirements still apply.
Are all WinCC controls supported in WebUX? No. WebUX supports a defined set of controls and functions; check the version-specific WebUX manual.
Can legacy pictures be converted after an update? Some WinCC update notes provide conversion procedures for web-enabled pictures and faceplates; apply only the matching release procedure.
Does changing the attribute alter normal WinCC runtime? The attribute marks WebUX execution eligibility; confirm standard runtime behavior separately.
Should I enable every picture? Only pictures intended for WebUX access should be enabled, after checking compatibility and security.
What versions apply? The source does not state WinCC version; WebUX availability and menu behavior are release-dependent.