Quick start project

Develop, compile, and run a sample HMI

FactoryTalk Optix Application

that demonstrates

FactoryTalk Optix Studio

capabilities.

TIP:

At any point of this tutorial, you can test your application by selecting

Run

to run your project using the client emulator on your development computer. For more information, see Deploy a FactoryTalk Optix Application.

Throughout this tutorial, save changes periodically by pressing

Ctrl

or selecting

Save

from the toolbar.

You can use Git to version-control your project. For more information, see Version control.

You can download, extract, and open the finished project to investigate its components and settings: QuickStart.zip

Prerequisites

Create a project.

To develop the project

Configure and brand the main window:

Configure the main window.

Configure a logo.

(optional) Save and commit changes.

Configure panels and tab-based navigation:

Configure panel types.

Configure a navigation panel.

(optional) Save and commit changes.

Configure dynamic graphic objects:

Add graphic objects.

Associate the LED status with the switch.

Associate the LED color with the spin box.

(optional) Save and commit changes.

Page1 panel with dynamic graphic objects

Configure variables and add temperature controls:

Create variables or Import controller variables.

Configure temperature controls.

(optional) Save and commit changes.

Page1 panel with dynamic graphic objects and temperature controls

Configure alarms:

Configure a digital alarm.

Configure an alarm grid.

Configure an alarm event logger.

Configure a widget to display logged alarms.

Configure a switch to simulate alarms.

(optional) Save and commit changes.

Configure recipes:

Configure a recipe.

Configure a recipes editor.

(optional) Save and commit changes.

Getting started

Create a project

Save and commit changes

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