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Communication & PLCs – configure connections step by step

Understand simulation, driver selection and device profiles. Configure Modbus TCP, Siemens S7, and OPC UA, then verify your first value.

REF-COMMUNICATION · Open guide →
DEMO

Demo: getting started and limitations

Start here: symbols and address formats, local simulation and unavailable PLC connections.

START-DEMO · Open guide →
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Introduction

Learn how to build a process screen from displays and controls, then start a small practice project.

START-INTRO · Open guide →
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Create and save a project

Name a project, wait for its files to be created and begin on the main page.

START-PROJECT · Open guide →
03

Create and configure pages

Add an Anlagenübersicht page, set up its working area and save it with the project.

START-PAGES · Open guide →
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Add and format labels

Create the heading Anlagenübersicht in 36-pixel bold text with the Pamaglawe teal color.

OBJ-LABEL · Open guide →
05

Insert images and state graphics

Place a tank and configure its dimensions.

OBJ-IMAGE · Open guide →
06

Show a tank level with a bar

Place a narrow level bar within the tank.

OBJ-BAR · Open guide →
07

Display a level as a number

Add a readable percentage below the bar inside the tank.

OBJ-VALUE · Open guide →
08

Calculate tank volume with a formula

Copy a cylinder formula into the project and use it for value output.

OBJ-FORMULA · Open guide →
09

Add a setpoint input

Prepare an input showing 60 beside the tank, in design mode without writing to a PLC.

OBJ-INPUT · Open guide →
10

Insert and label a button

Prepare an on/off toggle below the setpoint field without assigning a process connection.

OBJ-BUTTON · Open guide →
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Navigate between pages

Configure a button from Anlagenübersicht to Hauptseite and a return button, then test both directions.

OBJ-NAVIGATION · Open guide →
12

Display a process state as text

Map preview value 2 to the red message Störung, then add English translations.

OBJ-TEXT · Open guide →
13

Enter a batch text

Prepare a text input containing CH-001 with the caption Charge.

OBJ-TEXT-INPUT · Open guide →
14

Configure a stack light

Four individually labeled segments display machine status, material requests or operating conditions.

OBJ-STACKLIGHT · Open guide →
15

Display process values as a trend

A trend records up to six process values against time, each with its own name, source and color.

OBJ-TREND · Open guide →
16

Configure an alarm object on a process page

An alarm object displays messages from its own configured data source, address range and message definitions on the page where it is placed.

OBJ-ALARM · Open guide →
17

Configure global alarms

Define project-wide alarm messages and test the complete active, acknowledged and cleared sequence with a local simulation button.

ALARM-GLOBAL · Open guide →
18

Operating mode with a PLC connection

Configure operating mode and assign a dedicated process symbol.

OBJ-MODE · Open guide →
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Checkbox with a PLC connection

Configure checkbox and assign a dedicated process symbol.

OBJ-CHECKBOX · Open guide →
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Option group with a PLC connection

Configure option group and assign a dedicated process symbol.

OBJ-OPTIONS · Open guide →
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On/off switch with a PLC connection

Configure on/off switch and assign a dedicated process symbol.

OBJ-SWITCH · Open guide →
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Setpoint slider with a PLC connection

Configure setpoint slider and assign a dedicated process symbol.

OBJ-SLIDER · Open guide →
23

Numeric stepper with a PLC connection

Configure numeric stepper and assign a dedicated process symbol.

OBJ-STEPPER · Open guide →
24

Control a traffic light with one process value

The traffic light has red, yellow and green lamps in a fixed order.

OBJ-TRAFFIC · Open guide →
25

Display operating hours as a duration or decimal hours

The operating-hours display converts a numeric counter into a duration or decimal hours.

OBJ-HOURS · Open guide →
26

Display the date and time

Date / Time uses the system clock of the computer running PamaGlawe.

OBJ-DATETIME · Open guide →
27

Display progress as a percentage bar

Progress shows a numeric process value as a filled bar and a number.

OBJ-PROGRESS · Open guide →
28

Open a detail window with a hotspot

A hotspot is an invisible clickable area in Play mode.

OBJ-HOTSPOT · Open guide →
29

Display numbers with the LCD object

LCD renders a process value as segment digits in DEC, BIN, HEX or OCT.

OBJ-LCD · Open guide →
30

Display a measurement on a circular gauge

The gauge shows a measurement with a pointer and an optional numeric value beneath it.

OBJ-GAUGE · Open guide →
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Display connection status

Status reports whether recent data has arrived for the assigned device or IP address.

OBJ-CONNECTION · Open guide →
32

Display several process values in a table

A value table combines up to sixteen independently assigned values.

OBJ-TABLE · Open guide →
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Display two process values as an XY position

X controls horizontal position and Y vertical position.

OBJ-XY · Open guide →
34

Display states with text and translations

The state display maps up to sixteen exact PLC values to messages.

OBJ-STATE · Open guide →
35

Keyboard shortcuts

A compact, separately printable reference for selecting and editing objects in design mode.

REF-SHORTCUTS · Open guide →
36

Show and hide objects with a collapsible area

A collapsible area groups objects beneath a clickable header. Assigned contents are hidden when collapsed and shown again when expanded. This example includes a button.

OBJ-COLLAPSIBLE · Open guide →
37

Configure lines, arrowheads and process-based colors

Line / Arrow draws a straight line with optional arrowheads. Choose a fixed color or change the color according to a process value. This example checks off, on and fault states.

OBJ-LINE · Open guide →
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Notepad – create shift notes

Create shift handover notes with an author and recipient, then mark entries as read or open.

OBJ-NOTE · Open guide →
39

PID controller – simulation and manual operation

Insert a PID controller, explore proportional control in simulation and set the output manually.

OBJ-PID · Open guide →
40

Polyline – shape and state colors

Draw a right-angle polyline, add an end arrowhead and control its color with a dedicated process symbol.

OBJ-POLYLINE · Open guide →
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Frame – visually organize page areas

Insert a group frame, add a caption and format its heading to match the process page.

OBJ-FRAME · Open guide →
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Tabs – organize content across tab pages

Insert a tab container, name its tabs and switch between their assigned contents.

OBJ-TABS · Open guide →
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Recipe – transfer setpoints to the simulator

Create a test recipe with one setpoint, validate its limits and verify the confirmed transfer to the Modbus test server.

OBJ-RECIPE · Open guide →
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Scroll area – fit more content into a small space

Insert a vertical scroll area, set its inner height and assign displays to its scrollable contents.

OBJ-SCROLL · Open guide →
45

Virtual PLC – Structured Text, IF, CASE and simulation

Build simulation logic step by step: insert IF and CASE blocks at the cursor, add commands and test execution with Start, Pause, Continue and Stop.

OBJ-VPLC · Open guide →
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Users – login, roles and permissions

Configure project accounts, understand role permissions and test allowed and blocked actions with a practice account.

OBJ-USER · Open guide →
47

PDF – Configure and display a document

Link a PDF to a process page: select a file, configure its display and read or print the document in play mode.

OBJ-PDF · Open guide →
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Open PDF – Choose a file during runtime

Use Browse to choose a PDF, such as an older batch report or service report. Learn how this differs from a configured PDF and which permissions apply.

OBJ-PDF-BROWSER · Open guide →
49

Protocol – Record process values and create a PDF

Configure a process protocol, start and finish it manually or through a PLC trigger, and document start/end readings or statistical values.

OBJ-PROTOCOL · Open guide →
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Top bar – the upper toolbar

The top bar from left to right: project commands, settings, tools, grid controls, play mode and application exit.

REF-TOPBAR · Open guide →
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Settings – Configure the application and project

Understand top-bar settings for image editing, startup, date/time, fonts, on-screen input, communication and language.

REF-SETTINGS · Open guide →
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PLC table – Manage and edit signals

Communication table and editor: find signals, understand sources, edit rows, save CSV files and validate the table.

REF-PLC-TABLE · Open guide →
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Translator – Edit language files

Select interface texts, maintain translations and save language files. Understand source text, fallbacks and application-wide effects.

REF-TRANSLATOR · Open guide →
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Pixel image editor – Edit small PNG graphics

Create transparent PNGs, draw individual pixels, sample colours and insert images. Understand image size, zoom and saving.

REF-PIXEL-EDITOR · Open guide →
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Object catalogue – Find objects in the project

Browse project objects by page and type, search names or signals and jump directly to a matching object.

REF-CATALOG · Open guide →
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Check project – Find and work through tasks

Review notices, warnings and errors, navigate to affected objects and deliberately mark tasks as completed.

REF-PROJECT-CHECK · Open guide →
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Libraries – Load and open specialist packages

Select installed packages, understand activation status and open libraries. Distinguish installation, activation and role permissions.

REF-LIBRARIES · Open guide →

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Add-on libraries

CIP

CIP & cleaning

Configure cleaning sequences with steps, actuator requests, setpoints and waiting conditions.

Part of the CIP / sequence control add-on library. The package must be loaded and activated; role permissions also apply.

Detailed module guide in preparation
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Maintenance

Maintenance intervals, operating hours, due dates and maintenance history.

Part of the Maintenance & operating hours add-on library. The package must be loaded and activated; role permissions also apply.

Detailed module guide in preparation
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Warehouse

Configure storage type and structure, maintain materials, book stock and track stacker-crane orders.

Fixed-location and chaotic storage add-on; activation and role permissions required.

Detailed module guide in preparation