.MER File Extension

FactoryTalk View Studio Runtime Application

A MER file contains compiled program data saved in an executable format. It is created from RSView development files. RSView creates human machine interface applications to develop, monitor and contro...

General Information

Title MER File Extension
Extension .mer
Full Form FactoryTalk View Studio Runtime Application
File Type Compiled Application File
Developer Rockwell Automation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Runtime application
Additional Functions Execution on PanelView devices
Features Compiled, Non-editable

File Characteristics

Quality Optimized for HMI
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No, precompiled

Use Cases

Industrial Automation Yes
Human-Machine Interface Yes
Monitoring and Control Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Restricted access, Encrypted transfer

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With FactoryTalk
Latest Version Depends on software version

Associated Types

Source File .apa
Project File .med

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FactoryTalk View Studio Paid Windows
FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Paid Windows
PanelView Terminals Device Embedded