Customize Electronic Work Instructions preferences > Configuring the layout
browserWindowMode
This preference specifies whether content from the rich client is displayed in the internal browser or in an external browser window.
1 – Displays content in an external browser. (default)
2 – Displays content in the internal browser view with subsequent URLs using the same view.
3 – Displays content in the internal browser view with subsequent URLs using the new browser views.
Note
Values 2 or 3 are recommended. As you select different steps in Manufacturing Process Planner, the preview is updated when you use these values.
Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/282219420/PL20251212545240207.EWI_DeploymentGuide/xid1747670 · retrieved 2026-07-11