Quick start project

Develop, compile, and run a sample HMI FactoryTalk Optix Application that demonstrates FactoryTalk Optix Studio capabilities.

Tip:

  • Test your application by selecting Run to run your project using the client emulator on your development computer.

  • Save changes periodically by pressing Ctrl > S or selecting Save from the toolbar.

  • 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
  1. Configure and brand the main window:
    1. Configure the main window.
    2. Configure a logo.
    3. (optional) Save and commit changes.
    Figure 1. Blank main window with a custom title and logo
  2. Configure panels and tab-based navigation:
    1. Configure panel types.
    2. Configure a navigation panel.
    3. (optional) Save and commit changes.
    Figure 2. Navigation panel with blank panels
  3. Configure dynamic graphic objects:
    1. Add graphic objects.
    2. Associate the LED status with the switch.
    3. Associate the LED color with the spin box.
    4. (optional) Save and commit changes.
    Figure 3. Page1 panel with dynamic graphic objects
  4. Configure variables and add temperature controls:
    1. Create variables or Import controller variables.
    2. Configure temperature controls.
    3. (optional) Save and commit changes.
    Figure 4. Page1 panel with dynamic graphic objects and temperature controls
  5. Configure alarms:
    1. Configure a digital alarm.
    2. Configure an alarm grid.
    3. Configure an alarm event logger.
    4. Configure a widget to display logged alarms.
    5. Configure a switch to simulate alarms.
    6. (optional) Save and commit changes.
    Figure 5. Page2 panel with active alarms grid
    Figure 6. Page3 panel with alarm events history
  6. Configure recipes:
    1. Configure a recipe.
    2. Configure a recipes editor.
    3. (optional) Save and commit changes.
    Figure 7. Page4 panel with recipes editor