ARGEE & MARGEE
Selecting Your Turck Development Environment
Both ARGEE and MARGEE are IDEs developed for programming Turck devices, but they offer different approaches and feature sets. Choosing the right IDE depends on your project requirements and workflow preferences.
ARGEE is Turck’s original browser-based IDE designed for quick configuration and programming of Turck I/O devices. It emphasizes ease of use, especially for small projects and users new to automation.
MARGEE is a modern Visual Studio Code extension that brings advanced programming, debugging, and simulation features to Turck devices. It is tailored for professional developers and larger projects, offering full integration with modern development tools.
Feature Comparison
Section titled “Feature Comparison”| Feature | ARGEE | MARGEE |
|---|---|---|
| Code editing & debugging | ✅ Simple graphical and text-based logic editing, basic debugging tools. | ✅ Advanced structured text editing, breakpoints, watch variables, and integrated debugging. |
| HMI editing & debugging | ⚠️ Basic HMI creation with limited customization. | ✅ Full-featured HMI editor with live preview and advanced controls. |
| Small projects | ✅ Optimized for quick setup and small-scale automation tasks. | ⚠️ Can be used for small projects, but setup may be more involved. |
| Initial setup needed | ✅ Minimal setup, runs in browser, no installation required. | ⚠️ Requires installation of VS Code and the MARGEE extension. |
| Full text-based editing | ⚠️ Limited; mostly graphical programming with some text support. | ✅ Complete support for structured text and other code-centric workflows. |
| GIT Integration | ❌ No built-in version control. | ✅ Full GIT support via VS Code, enabling collaboration and code management. |
When to Use ARGEE
Section titled “When to Use ARGEE”- Quick prototyping or small automation tasks.
- Users who prefer graphical programming or are new to coding.
- Projects where minimal setup and fast deployment are priorities.
When to Use MARGEE
Section titled “When to Use MARGEE”- Larger or more complex projects requiring advanced debugging and code management.
- Teams needing version control and collaboration features.
- Developers who prefer text-based programming and integration with modern IDEs.
Summary
Section titled “Summary”- ARGEE is best for simple, fast setups and users who want minimal complexity.
- MARGEE is ideal for professional development, advanced features, and team workflows.
Choose the IDE that best fits your project’s scale and your preferred development style!