Short Cut has been in use for several years and has been a helpful tool for program generation. As such, it has been updated over the years to provide functionality that is not yet in Hydro-Link. However, Hydro-Link has its own advantages, such as the following:
- A program generated by Hydro-Link can be edited any time and does not require the same PC or other device that created the original application.
- Hydro-Link can reside on the data logger so that smartphones and tablets can be used for the interface.
- Hydro-Link provides tools based on the application used for site servicing activities.