What's New
Version 4.1
Hardware Support
PSA6000 Series
PSA6000 Series is now supported.
New Features
New Parts
The following part is now supported.
Gestures
The following models now support scroll gestures.
- ST6000 Series
- STM6000 Series
Improved Features
- You can now configure the FTP connection at run time.
Configuring FTP Connections Settings
Version 4.0
Driver Support
- New version of software (STEP7 V20) is now supported.
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Siemens AG - TIA Portal Ethernet
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New version of L5K file (Studio 5000 V37) is now supported by the following driver.
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Rockwell Automation, Inc. - EtherNet/IP
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The following drivers have been updated to import symbols for Process and Safety variables.
- Schneider Electric - Modbus TCP Master
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The following drivers are now supported Symbol Link function.
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Beckhoff Automation GmbH - Beckhoff TwinCAT ADS/AMS
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New Features
HMI License Manager
The method for license activation of screen editing software and runtime applications has changed. Activate the license using the activation software (HMI License Manager).
Compound Object
Creating and using compound objects is now supported. A compound object is a user-created object that combines multiple objects.
FTP connection
FTP communication is now supported. The display unit can connect to an FTP server as an FTP client.
Icon
The icon category has been added to [Tool Chest].
Merge Shapes
A single shape can now be generated from multiple shapes and icons.
Template
Templates are now available when creating a new project and new compound objects. If you use a template, please check that it works correctly.
Application Settings
It is now possible to retain the display position of property windows and dialog boxes. It is also now possible to return the display position to its initial state.
Improved Features
- The Alarm Summary object can now hide all recovered alarms at once. Hiding is set by script.
Alarm Summary - Data collected by data logging can now be erased. Erasing data is done by script.
Data Logging - The screen editing software now supports Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022.
Operating Environment - The file / data formats that can be displayed in the Web Browser object have increased.
About Web Browser
Version 3.5 Service Pack 1
Driver Support
- New version of software (STEP7 V19) is now supported.
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Siemens AG - TIA Portal Ethernet
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New version of L5K file (Studio 5000 V36) is now supported by the following driver.
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Rockwell Automation, Inc. - EtherNet/IP
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New Features
Object List
The number of objects in the screen/content is now displayed in brackets after the name in the screen/content [Object List] window workspace.
Cybersecurity Enhancement
In Alarm, Operation Log, Logging and Recipe, the default value of the [Encryption] property has changed from disabled to enabled.
Version 3.5
Hardware Support
PS6000 Series Basic Box
PS6000 Series Basic Box is now supported.
Driver Support
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The following drivers are now supported.
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IAI Corporation - X-SEL Controller
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Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co., Ltd. - Modbus TCP Master
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Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co., Ltd. - Modbus SIO Master
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New version of L5K file (Studio 5000 (former RSLogix5000) V35) is now supported by the following driver.
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Rockwell Automation, Inc. - EtherNet/IP
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New Features
One-time Setting for Multiple Selections
When you select multiple objects or variables, common properties are automatically filtered and you can now set them at one time for all the objects or variables. This reduces the time and effort required to set objects and variables when editing screens.
Setting Common Properties for Multiple Objects on a Screen at One Time
Setting Common Properties for Multiple Variables at One Time
Support information improvement
The following functions are now supported in the Application Toolbar of screen editing software.
- Cut
- "?" menu
- Offline Help
- Online Help
- HMI Design Studio
- Readme
Version 3.4.100
Driver Support
- New CPUs are supported by the following drivers
- OMRON Corporation - CS/CJ/CP/NX Series Ethernet
- OMRON Corporation - CS/CJ/CP Series HOST Link
- New device addresses are supported by the following drivers.
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation - Q/QnA Series Ethernet
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation - Q/QnA Series Serial
- New version of software (STEP7 V18) is now supported.
- Siemens AG - TIA Portal Ethernet
- The following drivers have been updated to increase the range of unit IDs.
- Modbus Organization - Modbus TCP Master
- Schneider Electric - Modbus TCP Master
- Schneider Electric - Modbus TCP Master via USB
New Features
Alarm
The [Alarm Behavior] property has been added to the [Alarm Group] property window. Depending on the setting in the [Alarm Behavior] property, the alarm status transitions between either three states ([Optional ACK]) or four states ([Mandatory ACK]). To support this function, the file version of exported alarm data is 2.1.
Indirectly Define Array Element Number with Object Property Values
Object property values now can be used to indirectly define array element numbers.
Data Type > User Data Type Variables > Array Variables > Indirect Addressing of Array
Select to Keep or Clear Log Data at Transferring via Ethernet or USB
When transferring projects via Ethernet or USB, alarm, logging and operation log settings and log data can now be retained. Select to keep or clear each log data file in the Download Manager.
Keep Runtime Data after Transferring
Improved Features
- The Maximum number of recipes in each recipe group has increased.
Support Model/Feature List - When re-importing the symbol file, there is no need to remove the previously imported symbol file.
Importing Symbols from External Devices
Version 3.4
Hardware Support
SP5000X Series
SP5000X Series is now supported.
Driver Support
- The following driver is now supported.
- KEYENCE Corporation - KV-10/16/24/40 CPU Direct
- New CPUs support by the following driver.
- Rockwell Automation, Inc. - EtherNet/IP
- New version of L5K file (RSLogix5000 V33/V34) is now supported by the following driver.
- Rockwell Automation, Inc. - EtherNet/IP
New Features
Local Variables
Local variables are now supported. Local variables can only be used within a screen, content, or its scripts.
New Parts
The following part is now supported.
Block-based Script Authoring
The block-based script authoring environment has been enhanced. After adding a block to the script, click the 
icon and use IntelliSense to list compatible blocks and quickly add them.
Communication
You can now use error status in an equipment property. For information, refer to the following.
OPC UA Server
You can now select AES for the security policy.
Cybersecurity Enhancement
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Changing the format of output strings and special symbols is now prevented so that unwanted processing when opening exported files is blocked.
Improved Usability of Screen Editing Software
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The operability of Project Explorer, Tool Chest, Properties, and Object List windows has been improved.
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Block-based script authoring supports Intellisense.
Version 3.3 Service Pack 1
New Features
Updated Drivers
New CPUs supported by the following drivers.
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Schneider Electric - Modbus SIO Master
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Schneider Electric - Modbus TCP Master
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KEYENCE Corporation - KV Series Ethernet
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KEYENCE Corporation - KV Series SIO
New Value Block
The following value block is now supported.
Version 3.3
New Features
Text-based Script Authoring
A text-based authoring environment is now supported for experienced users. You can program how the display unit reacts to real-time events such as a touch, screen change, or change in value.
Set Keypad Width of the String Keypad
You can now specify the width of the system string keypad.
Updated Drivers
New CPUs supported by the following driver.
- Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. - MICREX-SX Series Ethernet
New version of software (STEP7 V17) is now supported.
- Siemens AG - TIA Portal Ethernet
Cybersecurity Enhancement
- To protect passwords from anyone trying to steal a peek, when asterisks are displayed for input values, system keypad keys do not invert their display when the key is pressed.
Version 3.2 Service Pack 2
Hardware Support
PS6000 Series
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PS6000 Series is now supported.
Support Model/Feature List
Drivers Support
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New CPUs are supported in the following driver.
- Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX - FP Series Computer Link SIO
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Modbus Organization - Modbus SIO Master
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Modbus Organization - Modbus TCP Master
- New device addresses are supported in the following driver.
- JTEKT Corporation - TOYOPUC CMP-LINK Ethernet
- JTEKT Corporation - TOYOPUC CMP-LINK SIO
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The Byte access method for %MW and %KW has changed.
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Schneider Electric - Modbus SIO Master
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Schneider Electric - Modbus TCP Master
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Schneider Electric - Modbus TCP Master via USB
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New Features
Unified Write Filter
You can now check the status of the display unit’s Unified Write Filter (UWF).
For information, refer to the following.
Target Settings
Communication
A communication error flag and turning equipment communication on and off are now supported. For information about these features, refer to the following.
Setting the Interval for Reading External Variable Values (Scan Rate)
Numeric Display
- You can now use [Suffix] and [Prefix] to display text before and after values in a numeric display.
For information, refer to the following.
Properties (Numeric Display) - You can now change the fill, border, or text color when values are out of input range or when values are in an alarm range.
[Color When Selected]
This property has the following options: [Reverse Color] and [Reverse Color & Transparency]. [Reverse Color] is the default setting. If you open a project created in a previous version of the screen editing software, this property is set to [Reverse Color & Transparency].
The following objects support this feature.
- Date/Time Display
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Dropdown List
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Numeric Display
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Recipe Dropdown
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String Display
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Time Display
Recovery mode
When a display unit fails to accept the project in a transfer operation, you can now enter recovery mode and transfer the project again.
New Operation
The following operation is now supported.
Cybersecurity Enhancement
- The new [Security Warnings] tab has been added to the Feedback Zone, so you can quickly find any security related warnings.
- You can now set a password when transferring or saving a project.
Improved Features
- Changing the IP address and unit ID of equipment at run time is now supported. For information about supported drivers, refer to the following.
Equipment - When a script includes conditions or values that are undefined, operation of that script has now changed.
Notes of Project File Conversion
Version 3.2 Service Pack 1
New Feature
Mounting the display unit using portrait orientation, in addition to landscape orientation, is now supported on all models.
Version 3.2
Hardware Support
STM6000 Series
- STM-6B00D is now supported.
SP5000 Series Open Box (Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Model)
- SP5000 Series Open Box (Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Model) is now supported.
Drivers Support
- The following drivers are now supported.
- LS ELECTRIC Co., Ltd. - XGT/XGB Series Cnet
- LS ELECTRIC Co., Ltd. - GLOFA Series Cnet
- LS ELECTRIC Co., Ltd. - MATER-K Series Cnet
- New CPUs are supported in the following driver.
- LS ELECTRIC Co., Ltd. - XGT/XGB Series FEnet
- Encrypted communication is supported in the following driver.
- CoDeSys Automation Alliance - CoDeSys V3 Ethernet
- Schneider Electric SA - Machine Expert Network
- Schneider Electric SA - PacDrive
Accessories
- You can connect a USB barcode reader to a display unit for inputting data into variables or objects.
Connecting a USB Barcode Reader
New Features
- You can now view or operate the screen remotely from a web browser.
BLUE Web Viewer Overview and Development Workflow - You can now add and delete users on the display unit.
Add and Delete Users on Display Unit - You can now set the interval at which external variables read device address values.
Setting the Interval for Reading External Variable Values (Scan Rate)
New Operations
The following operations are now supported.
- Convert Numeric to String
- Convert Float to String
- Convert String to Numeric/Float
- Get String Length
- Extract String (Left/Right)
- Extract String (Middle)
- Search String
Cybersecurity Enhancement
- You can now set complexity requirements for passwords that protect the user information file.
Exporting and Importing Security Data (User Information) -
From Version 3.2, the default value of the following properties has changed from [Disable] to [Enable].
- Property Window: [Project Explorer] window → [Security] → [Settings]
- [Complex Password] (Prior to version 3.1 Service Pack 1B, this property was called [Use Complex Password])
- [Lockout]
Improved Usability of Screen Editing Software
- The operability of Property window has been improved.
- The operability of Recipe and Language table import has been improved.
Version 3.1 Service Pack 1B
Hardware Support
STM6000 Series
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STM6000 Series is now supported.
Support Model/Feature List
Drivers Support
- The following drivers are now supported.
- LS ELECTRIC Co., Ltd. - XGK Series CPU Direct
- LS ELECTRIC Co., Ltd. - XGT/XGB Series FEnet
- New CPUs are supported in the following driver.
- Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX - MEWTOCOL-COM Ethernet
- The following manufacturer's name has changed.
Previous
Current
TOSHIBA MACHINE Co., Ltd.
SHIBAURA MACHINE CO., LTD.
Cybersecurity Enhancement
- Fixed vulnerability issues.
- Schneider Electric Software Update is updated to version 2.5.0.
- Schneider Electric License Manager is updated to version 2.5.0.
- The following drivers have been updated to support user management on starting communication with external devices.
- CoDeSys Automation Alliance - CoDeSys V3 Ethernet
- Schneider Electric SA - PacDrive
- Schneider Electric SA - SoMachine Network
Improved Features
- The transition after changing screen or content is improved.
The Transition after Changing Screen or Content