Creator
Quick Start Guide
Creator Quick Start Guide
This quick start guide is for using the Creator software to design the SmartView products, and hope
it’s helpful to the personnel of system integration, programming and maintenance.
Warning
ICP DAS Inc., LTD. assumes no liability for damages consequent to the use of this product. ICP DAS Inc.,
LTD. reserves the right to change this manual at any time without notice. The information furnished by
ICP DAS Inc. is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by ICP DAS
Inc., LTD. for its use, or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from
its use.
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© Copyright 2014 by ICP DAS Inc., LTD. All rights reserved worldwide.
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The names used for identification only maybe registered trademarks of their respective companies.
License
The user can use, modify and backup this software on a single machine. The user may not reproduce,
transfer or distribute this software, or any copy, in whole or in part.
Technical Service:
Please contact local agent or email problem-report to [email protected] .
For more product information, please refer to www.icpdas.com .
Written by JE Wang, translated by Eva Li, R&D dept., ICP DAS.
Copyright Dec. 2014, by ICP DAS CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.
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Table of Contents
【Software Introduction】 ............................................................................................................................................. 3
1. Creator features ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
【Software Installation】 ............................................................................................................................................... 4
1. Installation environment ........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1. Software recommendations ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.2. Hardware recommendations .......................................................................................................................... 4
2. Installation steps ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Setup from CD................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2. Setup Wizard .................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3. Execute the Creator ......................................................................................................................................... 8
【Software Interface Overview】 .................................................................................................................................. 9
1. Program Window Interface ............................................................................................................................... 9
【First Project: Hello World】 ..................................................................................................................................... 10
1. Creating a new project .......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.1. New a project .................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.2. Set up the SmartView Model ......................................................................................................................... 10
1.3. Set up the project information ...................................................................................................................... 11
1.4. Set up the connection..................................................................................................................................... 11
1.5. Set up if to Import system variable ............................................................................................................... 12
2. Using an object ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.1. Add an object .................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.2. Set up the property ........................................................................................................................................ 13
3. Downloading the project ...................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1. Set up the project HMI connection ............................................................................................................... 13
3.2. Download ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
4. Result on the SmartView ...................................................................................................................................... 15
【Example: Modbus Device Monitor/Control】......................................................................................................... 16
1. Creating a new project .......................................................................................................................................... 16
1.1. New a project .................................................................................................................................................. 16
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1.2. Select the HMI model ..................................................................................................................................... 17
1.3. Enter the project name .................................................................................................................................. 17
1.4. Set up the connection..................................................................................................................................... 18
1.5. Import system variable or not ...................................................................................................................... 20
2. Setting up the Variables ........................................................................................................................................ 21
2.1. M-7045D Modbus Address ............................................................................................................................ 21
2.2. Add variables .................................................................................................................................................. 21
3. Using the objects ................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.1. Add an object .................................................................................................................................................. 23
3.2. Set up the property ........................................................................................................................................ 23
3.3. Check the setting ............................................................................................................................................ 24
4. Downloading the project ...................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1. Set up the project HMI connection ............................................................................................................... 24
4.2. Download ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
5. Result on the SmartView ...................................................................................................................................... 26
【Appendix 1: SmartView Operations】 ............................................................................................................... 27
1. Auto Run Project ................................................................................................................................................. 27
2. Manually Run Project ......................................................................................................................................... 28
3. Control Panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
3.1. Date/Time Setting ....................................................................................................................................... 30
3.2. Start Time Setting ........................................................................................................................................ 30
3.3. Backlight Setting ......................................................................................................................................... 31
3.4. Pendrive Backup .......................................................................................................................................... 31
3.5. Calibrate the Screen ................................................................................................................................... 32
3.6. Buzzer ............................................................................................................................................................. 32
3.7. Password Setting ......................................................................................................................................... 33
3.8. IP Config ........................................................................................................................................................ 33
3.9. Language Setting ........................................................................................................................................ 33
4. Exit the Project ........................................................................................................................................................ 34
【Appendix 2: VCEP】 ............................................................................................................................................... 35
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【Software Introduction】
Creator is a professional development tool kit special for the SmartView Series of ICP DAS. The
SmartView with the Creator can integrate 18 kinds of commonly used PLC communication protocols,
provide rich and flexible object editing tools, easily navigate/adjust the window management,
import/export data repeatedly to shorten the development process, download/update SmartView
project simply using the TCP transport, and construct the control system from a small, simple and
local control/monitor application even to the large buildings, factories, engine rooms... management
systems.
1. Creator features
Support 18 Common Protocols
Easy To Create HMI Project Without Coding
Diversification HMI Objects and Functions
- Alarm, Schedule, Recipe, Data Log, Macro…
Designed Once, Display Everywhere! (Local HMI & Web HMI)
- Web HMI Support Smart Phone & Pad
Update Project Through Ethernet/USB
Support Remote Control
Support OPC UA
Support MQTT
On-line/Off-line Simulation
Support Multi-language (Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / English)
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【Software Installation】
1. Installation environment
1.1. Software recommendations
OS：Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7
.Net Framework：Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 or later version
1.2. Hardware recommendations
CPU: 1.8 GHz or higher models
Memory: at least 1G RAM memory
Hard Disk: at least 100M HD space
Display: support more more than 800*600 resolution full-color display
2. Installation steps
2.1. Setup from CD
Auto: Insert the CD into the CD-ROM, the computer will auto-run the setup file.
Manual: Mouse double click on the Creator_Setup.exe file in the root directory of the CD-ROM to
run the setup file.
2.2. Setup Wizard
Please follow the message windows of the Setup Wizard to install the software Creator.
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GIF.2.2.1 Click the Next button in the welcome message window to begin the setup.
GIF.2.2.2 Install Creator into the default folder or click Browse to change the folder, and then click Next.
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GIF.2.2.3 Create the shortcuts in the Start Menu list, and then click Next.
GIF.2.2.4 Click the check box to create a desktop icon, and then click Next.
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GIF.2.2.5 Review the setting, and then click Install to begin the installation.
GIF.2.2.6 The screen shows the installing status, click Cancel if the user wants to stop.
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GIF.2.2.7 The setup has finished, click Finish to exit (check the box can auto lunch the Creator after setup.)
2.3. Execute the Creator
GIF.2.3.1 Double-click the shortcut icon on the desktop to execute the Creator software program.
or
GIF.2.3.2 Click [Start > All programs > Creator > Creator] to execute the software program.
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【Software Interface Overview】
1. Program Window Interface
Creator software interface has 3 parts:
Menu Bar: List the main functions in 6 types. Click on the menu can expand the tree
structure.
Tool Bar: The most commonly used functions are listed in the Standard Bar as the
icons. Other functions are also made as the icons separated in the Design,
Language, Status, Object, View, Tool Box... tool bar. Move and stay the mouse
on the icon can display the function instructions.
Screen Design Area: The main working area in the center for designing, editing, viewing
the HMI screen and functions
Drag the
Tool Bar
Menu Bar
Screen Design Area
Project
View
Screen
View
Object View
Tool
Box
Standard Bar
Design Bar
Status Bar
Device
Language Bar
Creator
Language Bar
Property View
Screen View
Library
Output View
Screen Status
Bar
Search
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【First Project: Hello World】
Hello World is the most basic and small program in every computer programming language that just to
output a string “Hello World” and is also a tradition for beginners to practice this small example
program when learning a new language.
Using the Creator, the user can easily complete the “Hello World” without hard coding. Please use the
Creator by the steps below to build a SmartView project and output “Hello World” on the HMI screen.
1. Creating a new project
1.1. New a project
or or
Fig 1.1 Click the menu [Project > New] or the tool icon “New” or the Startup “New project”
1.2. Set up the SmartView Model
Fig 1.2 Select your HMI Model of the SmartView Series
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1.3. Set up the project information
Fig 1.3 Enter the project name, descriptions and the version
1.4. Set up the connection
Fig 1.4 “Hello World” no need to set up the connection, click Next to skip this step (It can be set later if needs.)
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1.5. Set up if to Import system variable
Fig 1.5 Click “No” for this example and click “Complete” to finish
2. Using an object
Use a Label object in the Tool Box to display the text “Hello World” on the SmartView screen.
2.1. Add an object
Fig 2.1.1 [Tool Box > Drafting] Fig 2.1.2 The screen design area of the SmartView HMI
Step1.
Click a component
“Label”
Step2.
On the screen design area,
Click or drag the mouse left key
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2.2. Set up the property
Individual objects have their own properties setting. To change the text of the object Label, please
double click the mouse left key on the object, it will bring up the Property View window, click the
“Generally” property of the Label project, and then edit the text “Label” to become “Hello World”.
Fig 2.2.1 Setting the object properties
3. Downloading the project
Before download the project to the SmartView, the user must set up the download IP Address.
3.1. Set up the project HMI connection
Fig 3.1.1 Click [Project View > Setting] Fig 3.1.2 Set up the target, connection mode and IP address
Double click
the mouse left
key on the
component
Edit the text “Label” to become “Hello World”
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3.2. Download
Click the menu bar [Tools > Download]. It will compile the project first, if compiling successfully,
and then it will download the project to the target device according to the download setting.
Fig 3.2.1 [Tools > Download]
Fig 3.2.2 Shows the compiling result in the Output View window
Fig 3.2.3 The downloading process view of the project
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4. Result on the SmartView
Fig 4.1 HMI view
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【Example: Modbus Device Monitor/Control】
This example uses a SmartView SV-2201 series and a Modbus device M-7045D (16 DOs). Through this
example, the user can learn more Creator operations, such as the connection listing, variable setting,
and the object selecting and using, then will build a project more easy and fast.
1. Creating a new project
1.1. New a project
Fig 1.1 New a project from the menu [Project > New]
SV-2201 Series
SmartView
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1.2. Select the HMI model
Fig 1.2 Select your HMI Model of the SmartView Series
1.3. Enter the project name
Fig 1.3 Enter the project name, descriptions and the version
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1.4. Set up the connection
Select the COM port and the communication protocol for connecting the Modbus M-7045D
Fig 1.4.1 use the COM2 of the SV-2331 to connect the M-7045D as a Modbus Slave.
Port setup
Fig 1.4.2 Set up the port, according to the connecting device M-7045D (RS-485, Baud rate: 9600…)
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