HMI Setup and Design
How to use Actions (using an object on the HMI to perform an action)
Using Actions Actions provide interactive functionality for objects within the HMI. By assigning an Action to an object, users can navigate between screens, open reports, launch pop-ups, control equipment, and more directly from the Web App or Mobile ...
Getting Started - Understanding The SimpliScada HMI Design Editor
The SimpliScada Design Studio is a fully web-based editor that requires no installation. Simply log into the web application to begin designing your HMI screens. The Design Studio editor is divided into three main areas: Main Canvas (Center): ...
Using a Dictionary
Dictionaries allow numeric tag values to be displayed as meaningful text on the HMI. This makes it easier for operators to understand equipment status without interpreting raw numerical values. For example, instead of displaying a value of "1", a ...
Setting up a Communication Table
What is a Communication Table? A communication table is a convenient place to view the current status of your controller without the need to leave the current HMI view. The table contains the name of each controller in the project, the current status ...
Creating a Pop-up Overview
Pop-ups provide a convenient way to access additional controls and information without adding clutter to the main HMI screen. By linking a Pop-up Action to an object, users can quickly open detailed views while remaining on their current screen. ...
Adding a Custom SVG Image
Custom images such as company logos and graphic icons can be used to enhance your HMI. These are imported using the Image Upload tool within the canvas editor. Images must be Vector (.svg) format and are limited to 2mb in size. Once uploaded, they ...
Creating a Dynamic Tank
Dynamic Tanks provide a visual representation of tank levels within the HMI. They can be customized to display current tank levels, threshold ranges, and alert conditions at a glance. Adding a Dynamic Tank Open the HMI in the web app and click the ...
Creating a Table
This is a step-by-step tutorial for creating a table in the Simpliscada Canvas. Tables can provide an excellent way to display a lot of information in one convenient place. Our table creation tool is very flexible and allows you to completely ...