Applets

An applet is a Java compliant software component that runs in the context of a web application on a client computer. The applet must run in a container, which is provided by a browser, or through a plug-in, or a variety of other applications including mobile devices that support the applet programming model.

Unlike a program, an applet cannot run independently (has no main entry point). Applets feature display and often interaction with the human user, and are usually stateless and have restricted security privileges. An applet characteristically performs a very narrow function that has no independent use.

Applets can be used with SoftPLC, but their creation and use is beyond the scope of this manual.