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Project management

Thanks to the system-oriented view of the project and division into functional packages, extensive projects can be clearly managed and programmed.

The programmed and configured machine parts can be assigned to different hardware configurations. This allows you to manage the delivery status and testing environment of a machine type, which can vary in the software and hardware used.

System-oriented view of the project

Division of the project into packages

Data types and variables encapsulated in packages

Division of declarations amongst several files

Libraries

Multiple use of source code (referencing)

Source code saved in XML format (except for IEC and ANSI C)

Import/Export functions

Generate software source files and configurations externally

Macros for importing ECAD descriptions
XML data format for assembly variations
Generate configurations for modules from ERP systems externally
Assign data points (variables) to I/O at the time of production
Generate optimized customer software during production
Compiler and tools for generating configurations and software can be run in batch mode

Program blocks created in IEC 61131-3 programming languages, CFC, ANSI-C

SMART Edit functions
Automatic completion of variable names, structure members, function names and language constructs
Text and graphical editors
Tooltips
Fast navigation (Goto)
Outlining of program code

Adding hardware and software components

All the required modules are displayed conveniently in the hardware configuration. This makes it easier to create a local or remote hardware structure. Use of modern hardware means that making settings with a screwdriver is a thing of the past.

Settings are made centrally in the software and stored as remanent values in the CPU. Even after exchanging modules, they all receive the correct data, regardless of whether it's an input or output.

Team functions - distributed development

Automation Studio supports distributed development using various version control systems.

Microsoft SourceSafe
Subversion

Automatic code generation with MATLAB® and Simulink®

The logic in the control program can be verified during simulation even without a controller connected.

Significantly shorter commissioning times lead to a considerable reduction of costs. You can analyze the functionality of the machine, and any changes needed can be made with minimal effort and essentially no cost. If necessary, your sales employees can present the process and visualization to your customers as a graphic demonstration. Simulation can also be a valuable tool to educate new employees, who can practice new techniques without any risk.

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