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GE Fanuc Automation

CIMPLICITY Monitoring and Control Products

CIMPLICITY HMI

Getting Started

GFK-1500A March 1999


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ii CIMPLICITY HMI Getting Started March 1999 GFK-1500A

GFL-002

Warning notices are used in this publication to emphasize that hazardous voltages, currents,

temperatures, or other conditions that could cause personal injury exist in the equipment or may be

associated with its use.

In situations where inattention could cause either personal injury or damage to equipment, a Warning

notice is used.

Caution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care is not taken.

Note

Notes merely call attention to information that is especially significant to understanding and operating

the equipment.

This document is based on information available at the time of publication. While efforts have been

made to be accurate, the information contained herein does not purport to cover all details or variations

in hardware or software, not to provide for every possible contingency in connection with installation,

operation, or maintenance. Features may be described herein which are not present in all hardware and

software systems. GE Fanuc Automation assumes no obligation of notice to holders of this document

with respect to changes subsequently made.

GE Fanuc Automation makes no representation of warranty, expressed, implied, or statutory with

respect to, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, sufficiency, or usefulness of

the information contained herein. No warranties of merchantability or fitness for purpose shall apply.CIMPLICITY is a registered trademark of GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc.

Windows, Windows NT, and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

Portions of the Basic Control Engine are copyright 1992-1995 by Summit Software

This manual was produced usingDoc-To-Help, by WexTech Systems, Inc.

Copyright 1996-1997 GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc.

All rights reserved


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Contents

Introducing CIMPLICITY HMI 1-1

About CIMPLICITY HMI Products.......................................................................................1-1

What You Receive.................................................................................................................. 1-2

System Architecture ............................................................................................................... 1-3

System Recommendations......................................................................................................1-4

Using Windows NT on Intel Processors ..................................................................1-4

Using Windows NT on DEC Alpha Processors.......................................................1-5

Using Windows 98/95 on Intel Processors............ ........... .......... ........... .......... ......... 1-5

Distributor Telephone Numbers .............................................................................................1-6Customer Support...................................................................................................................1-6

Installing CIMPLICITY HMI 2-1

About CIMPLICITY HMI Installation.............. ........... .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... ...... 2-1

Installation Startup .................................................................................................................2-1

Using a Local CD-ROM Drive to Install CIMPLICITY HMI............ .......... ........... 2-1

Using a Shared CD-ROM Drive to Install CIMPLICITY HMI...............................2-2

CIMPLICITY HMI New Product Installation........................................................................2-3

CIMPLICITY HMI New Option Installation.......... ........... .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... 2-8

Registering CIMPLICITY HMI 3-1

About CIMPLICITY HMI Software Registration.......... .......... ........... ........... .......... ........... ... 3-1

CIMPLICITY HMI New Registration....................................................................................3-1

Running the Registration Program...........................................................................3-2

Calling for Registration............................................................................................ 3-3

Entering the Authorization Code..............................................................................3-3

CIMPLICITY HMI Option and Upgrade Registration...........................................................3-4

Registering a New CIMPLICITY HMI Option........................................................3-4

Registering CIMPLICITY HMI Upgrades............ .......... ........... ........... .......... ......... 3-4

Installing Upgrade Licenses.....................................................................................3-6

CIMPLICITY HMI with No License ..................................................................................... 3-7

Running the Demonstration Project 4-1

About CIMPLICITY HMI Demos.........................................................................................4-1Demonstration of CIMPLICITY HMI ...................................................................................4-1

Starting the CIMPLICITY HMI Demonstration........... .......... ........... .......... ........... . 4-2

Looking over the Demonstration Main Screen .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... .... 4-2

Adjusting the Screen and Window Size .......... .......... ........... ........... .......... ........... .... 4-3


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Demonstration Project in the CIMPLICITY HMI Workbench .......... .......... ........... .......... ..... 4-8

Displaying the CIMPLICITY HMI Demonstration Project .......... .......... ........... ...... 4-8

Starting and Stopping a CIMPLICITY HMI Project................................................4-9

Using CIMPLICITY HMI Help 5-1

About CIMPLICITY HMI Help.............................................................................................5-1

Table of Contents for Online Help .........................................................................................5-2

Help Specific to an Application..............................................................................................5-3

The Book Reader....................................................................................................................5-4

Installing the Book Reader.......................................................................................5-4

Opening the Book Reader ........................................................................................5-4

Looking Over the Book Reader................................................................................5-5

Changing the Book Reader View.............................................................................5-6

Printed Documentation.........................................................................................................5-13


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IntroducingCIMPLICITY HMI

About CIMPLICITY HMI ProductsWelcome to GE Fanuc Automations CIMPLICITY

HMI product.

The CD-ROM you received contains all the software, plus all the

documentation you need to install, configure, and maintain your

CIMPLICITY HMI product software.

If you are a first time user of CIMPLICITY HMI this Getting Started

guide will help you

Install the CIMPLICITY HMI software

Register CIMPLICITY HMI

Run and open a demonstration project. Opening thedemonstration project will open the CIMPLICITY HMI

Workbenchthe center of all CIMPLICITY HMI configurations.

Discover the many ways to get online and electronic help

This chapter covers:

What you receive with a licensed or unlicensed system

A CIMPLICITY HMI architecture overview

System recommendations

Distributor telephone numbers

Customer Support telephone numbers


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What You ReceiveIf you have not purchased a licensed system, you should receive the

CIMPLICITY HMI CD with distribution CD-ROM Liner Notes and

this manual.

If you purchased a licensed system, you should also receive:

CIMPLICITY HMI Software License agreement.

Licenses for the Base System, Communication Enablers andOptions you purchased.

AnImportant Product Informationdocument for the currentsoftware release.

If you purchased it, optional documentation.If you believe that items may be missing from your shipment, contact

your distributor.


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System ArchitectureCIMPLICITY HMI software is scalable from a Human Machine

Interface to a fully networked Supervisory Control and Data

Acquisition (SCADA) system. The networking capabilities inherent atall levels within the product line let you achieve levels of integration

that virtually eliminate redundant configuration within a network.

Viewer

Server

IndustrialControllers

Ethernet

Status Monitoring and ControlGraphics ConfigurationViewer Options AvailableConnects to Server

Status Monitoring and ControlGraphics ConfigurationData CollectionServer Options AvailableConnects to Viewer

Communication Protocolsavailable for a wide variety ofIndustrial controllers

Keypad

GlidePoint

Function Keys

QR S

T UV

WX Y

+ Z(SP )

FN

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

D e l C a n

- 0 .

Alt

Ctrl

F1A

F9I

F2B

F10J

F3C

KF4D

LF5E

MF6F

NF7G

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PF11F12F13F14F15F16

CIMPLICITYTouchStation

GEFanuc

Device Communications

GE FanucGE Fanuc

CIMPLICITY HMI is based on a client server architecture consisting

of Servers and Viewers. Servers are responsible for the collection and

distribution of data. Viewers connect into Servers and have full access

to the collected data for viewing and control actions.

Servers and Viewers can be easily networked together to seamlessly

share data without the need to replicate your point database from nodeto node. For example, points are configured once and only once on a

server. Screens can be developed and stored in a single location on the

network and accessed by any other CIMPLICITY HMI display on the

network.

Servers can be licensed to collect data from, for example, 75, 150, 300,

700, or an unlimited number of device points. Exempted from the

point count are virtual points, which reside only in the computer and

points collected by another server. This I/O count architecture satisfies

customers with small single node systems, and leverages CIMPLICITY

HMIs strong client / server architecture for multi-node systems.

CIMPLICITY HMI provides the flexibility to build a larger system

through multiple smaller nodes without forcing you to purchase large

and expensive server hardware to service multiple users.


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System RecommendationsYour system must meet the following minimum requirements in order

to successfully install and run CIMPLICITY HMI software.

You should also check theImportant Product Informationdocumentshipped with your release for any last-minute changes to these

recommendations.

Note:CIMPLICITY HMI Server and Viewer software may be run onMicrosoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows

NT Workstation, or Microsoft Windows NT Server software. However,

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation imposes a limit of 10 network

connections. Due to this limitation, the number of remote client/server and

device communication connections may be limited. If you require

connections to multiple devices and/or multiple remote nodes, you should

purchase Microsoft Windows Server for these applications.

Using Windows NT on Intel ProcessorsYou will need a Pentium

class PC (we recommend 90 MHz or better),

a VGA monitor (Graphics Accelerator recommended), and access to a

CD-ROM drive. Depending on the system type, you will also need the

following:

SystemType

OperatingSystem

MinimumRecommended

RAM

MinimumRecommendedFree Hard Disk

Server WindowsNT Server

Version 4.0

64 MB 300 MB

Viewer WindowsNT

Workstation

Version 4.0

40 MB 200 MB

If you plan to support third party drivers such as Data Highway Plus

and MODBUS Plus, you will need an ISA bus.

If you plan to network to other PCs or use the Series 90 TCP/IP driver,

you will also need an Ethernet adapter.


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Using Windows NT on DEC Alpha ProcessorsYou will need a DEC AlphaStation 200 (4/166) or 2100

AlphaServer A500MP, a VGA monitor, and access to a CD-ROM

drive. Depending on the system type, you will also need the following:

SystemType

OperatingSystem

MinimumRecommended

RAM


Server WindowsNT Server

Version 4.0

64 MB 300 MB

Viewer WindowsNT

Workstation

Version 4.0

40 MB 200 MB



Using Windows 98/95 on Intel ProcessorsYou will need a Pentium class PC (we recommend 90 MHz or better), a

VGA monitor (Graphics Accelerator recommended), and access to a

CD-ROM drive. Depending on the system type, you will also need the

following:

SystemType

OperatingSystem

MinimumRecommended

RAM


Server Windows

98/95Version 4.0

64 MB 300 MB

Viewer Windows98/95

Version 4.0

40 MB 200 MB




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Distributor Telephone NumbersFor more information about purchasing GE Fanuc products, call your

distributor.

You can call the GE Fanuc Information Centers at the following

numbers for the location of your nearest GE Fanuc sales representative

authorized distributor:

USA and Canada (800) 648-2001

Europe (352) 727979-1

Asia Pacific (65) 566-4919

Latin America (610) 437-7932

Mexico (800) 989-1244

Customer Support

GE Fanuc takes pride in the high quality of CIMPLICITY software.Great emphasis has been placed on ensuring the quality of this system

throughout development and testing. However, the tremendous power

that the software offers may cause you to encounter problems or

questions for your specific configuration.

If your CIMPLICITY software system is under warranty or is covered

by a valid support contract, you may obtain assistance and report

problems to the CIMPLICITY Technical Support Hotline at one of the

following numbers:

USA and Canada (800) GE-FANUC or (800) 433-2682

All others (804) 978-6036

The CIMPLICITY HMI Hotline is available from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M.Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except for regularly scheduled

USA holidays.


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InstallingCIMPLICITY HMI

About CIMPLICITY HMI InstallationCIMPLICITY HMI installation is straightforward. You simply need to:

Follow the procedure that applies to your computer setup andCD-ROM location to begin installation

Proceed with the installation

In addition to the three topics above, this chapter covers:

New option installation

Installation StartupStarting up CIMPLICITY HMI installation is similar to other

Windowsbased software. The exact procedure depends on whether

you are using a:

Local CD-ROM drive

Shared CD-ROM drive to

Using a Local CD-ROM Drive to InstallCIMPLICITY HMIInstallation from a local CD-ROM drive is straightforward.

To install CIMPLICITY software from a local CD-ROM drive:

Once you have placed the CIMPLICITY HMI Distribution CD-ROM

in the CD-ROM drive.

For Windows 98/95 system with Plug and Play:

The installation procedure starts automatically.

For Windows NT and other non Plug and Play systems:

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2. Select the CD-ROM drive.

3. (For a network computer) Connect the share as a network

drive.

4. (For all computers) Select setup.baton the CIMPLICITY

HMI Distribution CD.

Using a Shared CD-ROM Drive to InstallCIMPLICITY HMIIf you are using a shared CD_ROM drive, you will need to take some

simple steps on both the computer with the CD-ROM drive and the

computer on which you will install CIMPLICITY HMI. .

To prepare shared computers for CIMPLICITY HMIinstallation:

On the computer with the CD-ROM drive:

1. Open My Computer.

2. Select the CD-ROM drive.

3. Click the right mouse button and select Sharing...from thepop-up menu.

4. Select the Sharingtab for the drive.

5. Select Shared As.

6. Enter a name in the Share Namefield.

7. Select OK.

On the computer where you want to install CIMPLICITY HMI:

1. Open My Computer.

2. Click on the Map Network Drivebutton in the Toolbar.

3. Select a Drive.

4. Specify a path to the shared CD-ROM.

5. Select OK.

You can now open the shared drive and select setup.baton theCIMPLICITY HMI Distribution CD.


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CIMPLICITY HMI New ProductInstallation

After you select setup.baton the distribution CD, the CIMPLICITYHMI splash screen displays while the installation procedure checks

your computer. After it completes its checks, it displays a series of

dialog boxes that guide you through the rest of the installation.

Installation proceeds as follows:

Welcome

Software Evaluation License Agreement

CIMPLICITY System Installation Options

Destination Location

CIMPLICITY Feature Options Program Group

Registration during Installation

Setup Complete

The CIMPLICITY HMI System Setupscreen opens with the Welcome

dialog.

If you want to cancel the installation, select Cancel. Otherwise, selectNextto proceed to the Software Evaluation License Agreementdialogbox.


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Read the software license agreement carefully. If you accept its terms,select Yes. If not, select No. If you select No, the installationterminates.

If you select Yes, installation proceeds to the CIMPLICITY HMIProduct Optionsdialog box

Select the option you want to install. The options list will be built, and

the Change Destination Locationdialog box opens


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Select the directory where you want to install CIMPLICITY HMIsoftware. You can select Browse...and browse for a directory, or youcan use the default directory (C:\CIMPLICITY\HMI). After you have

chosen a directory, select Nextto continue with the installation

The Optionsdialog box for the product you are installing opens.

Select the components you want to install for this product option.

Some components in the Componentslist have more than one option

available. When you select one of these components, its options aredisplayed in the right-hand list box. You can select the options you

want to install for each of these components. When you are through,

select Nextto continue with the installation. The Choose ProgramGroupdialog box opens.


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Note:Make sure you highlight each component to review and selectthe available options.

Select a Program Folder for CIMPLICITY HMI software (the default is

CIMPLICITY\HMI), and select Next. The file transfer from CD-ROMto the directory you specified begins

When installation is complete, theRegistrationdialog box opens.

At this point, you are given an opportunity to register your

CIMPLICITY HMI software.

After you install your software, you have afour daysgrace period to

register it. During this grace period, you will have full access to the

base system and all communication enablers and options you installed.


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If you have not licensed your software by the end of the grace period,

your system becomes unlicensed and you have restricted functionality.See "CIMPLICITY HMI With No License" in the "Registering CIMPLICITY

HMI" chapter for information about restricted functionality

After you register your software, or if you select Nofrom theRegistrationdialog box, the Site Completedialog box opens.

For CIMPLICITY HMI software to function correctly, you will need to

reboot your computer. This last dialog box gives you the opportunity

to reboot your computer immediately.


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CIMPLICITY HMI New OptionInstallation

You can quickly add new options to your CIMPLICITY HMI

installation.

To add a new product option to your installation:

1. Run Setup.baton the CIMPLICITY HMI distribution CD-ROM.

2. Select Install CIMPLICITY HMI.

3. Proceed to the CIMPLICITY HMI Setupdialog box.

4. Select Review/Add Options.

The Optionsdialog box appears

5. Select the options you want to add to your installation.

6. Reboot your computer when the installation is completed.

7. Remember to register your new options.


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RegisteringCIMPLICITY HMI

About CIMPLICITY HMI SoftwareRegistration

If you purchased a licensed CIMPLICITY HMI system, you will need

to register your software in order to access its full functionality.

Note:If you do notregister your software, or you are running a Demosystem, seeRunning Without Authorizationfor a description of the

restricted functionality.

This chapter provides procedures for:

First time registration

Registering new options and upgrades

Transferring licenses

It also lists how you can use an unlicensed version and the

accompanying restrictions.

CIMPLICITY HMI New RegistrationBefore you begin registration, please make sure you have the licenses

for the Base System, Communication Enablers and Options you

purchased handy.

You need to do the following to register your system:

Run the Registration program and register your userinformation and serial numbers.

Call GE Fanuc to get an Authorization Code.

Run the Registration program and enter your Authorizationcode.


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Running the Registration Program

To register your software:

1. Select CIMPLICITYon the Windows Start menu.

2. Select HMI.

3. Select Registration.

.

TheRegistration Instructionsdialog box opens.

4. Click the New Registrationradio button.

5. Select Nextto continue with registration.

TheRegistration License Agreementdialog box appears displaying

terms and conditions that accompany registration.

6. Select Yesto continue with registration if you agree to these

terms and conditions.

TheRegistration User Informationdialog box appears. .

7. Enter your name, address, telephone number and fax number.

(You also need to furnish this information to GE Fanuc when

you request your System Authorization Code.)


TheRegistration Serial Numbersdialog box appears.

9. Enter the serial number for your base system.

10. Enter the serial numbers for your options and version

upgrades.


TheRegistration Authorizationdialog box displays the user

information, base serial number and system key code you need

to give GE Fanuc.

12. Select Print Registrationto get a printed copy of your userinformation, base serial number and system key code

You can fax or telephone GE Fanuc with your registration

information.

13. To continue, either:

If you do not have an Authorization Code, select Quitto

exit registration and go to Calling for Registration, thenext section in this chapter. You can re-enter the

Registrationprogram after you receive the Authorization

Code from GE Fanuc and complete registration at that

time.


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If you have received your Authorization Code, selectNextto continue with registration. Go theEntering theAuthorization Code, in this chapter, for the procedure for

entering the authorization code.

Calling for RegistrationUse one of these numbers to reach GE Fanuc to get your Authorization

Code.

If you call GE Fanuc, please have your user information, base serial

number, and system key code in front of you, when you place the call.

Fax: (518) 464-4581

Phone: (518) 464-4619

Faxes and telephone calls are processed between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M.

Eastern time, Monday through Friday, except for regularly scheduled

holidays. Faxes and calls received after hours, on weekends, or

holidays are processed as soon as possible on the following businessday.

If you telephone, please be prepared to provide GE Fanuc with the

following information:

Your User information

CIMPLICITY HMI Serial Numbers

The System Key Code generated during the registrationprocedure.

Write down your Authorization Code when you receive it from GE

Fanuc.

Entering the Authorization CodeThe last procedure in registering your CIMPLICITY HMI software is

to enter the authorization code, so you can reap the full benefit of

registration.

To enter your Authorization Code:

1. Double-click theRegistrationicon in the CIMPLICITY HMI

program group to restart the CIMPLICITY HMI registration

procedure.

2. Proceed to theRegistration Instructionsdialog box.

3. Make sure the New Registrationradio button is selected

4. Select Next.

5. Select Yeson theLicense Agreementdialog box.

6. Select Next on theRegistration Serial Numbersdialog box.


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7. Select Next on theRegistration Authorizationdialog box.

The Registration System Authorization Code dialog box

appears.

8. Enter the Authorization Code you received from GE Fanuc,


TheRegistration Finishdialog box appears.

10. Select OKto terminate the Registration program.

Congratulations. You have now successfully registered your

CIMPLICITY HMI software. You now have full access to the Base

System and all options you installed and registered.

CIMPLICITY HMI Option and Upgrade

RegistrationIn order to unleash the full functionality of a new CIMPLICITY HMIoption or upgrade, they have to be registered.

Registering a New CIMPLICITY HMI OptionYou do not need to call GE Fanuc to register your CIMPLICITY HMI

software options.

To register the new product option:

1. Run theRegistrationprogram from CIMPLICITY HMI on the

Windows Start menu.

2. Enter the serial number for each new option.

The new options are now registered.

Registering CIMPLICITY HMI UpgradesThere are two types of CIMPLICITY HMI upgrades - functional and

version. Upgrades

Afunctionalupgrade lets you upgrade a CIMPLICITY HMIsystem to a higher device I/O count, from a runtime to a

development system or from a Viewer to a Server.

A versionupgrade lets you upgrade to the latest version of

software.


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Functional Upgrade Registration

CIMPLICITY HMI systems are available with a choice of device I/O

counts (for example, 50, 75, 150, 300, 700 and unlimited) for both

Development and Run-time systems.You can make any of the following functional upgrades:

From a lower to a higher point device I/O count

From a Run-time to a Development system

From a Viewer to a Server

Contact your distributor for complete information on placing a

functional upgrade order.

To register a functional upgrade:


Windows Start menu.

2. Proceed to the CIMPLICITY Registration Serial Numbers

dialog box.

3. Select Change.

4. Enter the applicable serial number for the base system you are

registering.

5. Contact GE Fanuc with the new base serial number and

System Key Code to obtain a new System Authorization

Code.

6. Enter the new System Authorization Code in the CIMPLICITY

Registration System Authorization Codedialog box.

Note:If you want to add additional options to the functional upgrade,you do not need to contact GE Fanuc. Simply enter a valid serial

number for each option you have purchased and want to enable.

Version Upgrades

A Version Upgrade takes an older CIMPLICITY HMI system and

upgrades it to the current version. Contact your distributor for

complete information about ordering a Version Upgrade.

If your current installation is in the 90-day warranty period,

the Version Upgrade is provided at no charge.

If your current version is out of the 90-day warranty period,you must purchase the Version Upgrade.


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Installing Upgrade LicensesGE Fanuc will send you an upgrade license when you purchase an

upgrade. Use the Registration program to add the license to your

current set of installed licenses.

If you are upgrading from v3.0 of CIMPLICITY HMI software, you donot need to contact GE Fanuc for a new System Authorization Code.

To upgrade from CIMPLICITY HMI v3.0 or higher:


Windows Start menu.


dialog box.

3. Add your upgrade serial number where indicated.

If you are upgrading from a version prior to v3.0, you must contact GE

Fanuc for a new System Authorization Code after you add your

upgrade serial number where indicated in the CIMPLICITYRegistration Serial Numbersdialog box.

To upgrade from CIMPLICITY HMI version that is less thanv3.0:

1. Provide GE Fanuc with the following information for a new

System Authorization code:

The serial number for your original license

The serial number for your upgrade license

The serial numbers for any other CIMPLICITY HMI

product options in use on the system you are upgrading The new System Key Code generated by Registration


Windows Start menu.


dialog box.

4. Enter the new code to activate the license.


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CIMPLICITY HMI with No LicenseYou can run CIMPLICITY HMI software without a license in order to

demonstrate or test CIMPLICITY HMI software.You willbe able to:

Run the CIMPLICITY Demo project or any other existingproject for two (2) hours.

Create and view screens using CimEditand CimView.

The following runtime restrictions also apply:

You cannot create, modify, copy or delete points in anyproject.

On an unlicensed Server or Viewer node, you cannotcommunicate with CIMPLICITY applications on other

computers.

An unlicensed device communications enabler (devcom) willrun for only two hours regardless of whether the base system

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Running the Demonstration Project

About CIMPLICITY HMI DemosCIMPLICITY HMI includes a demonstration project that showcases the

features of CIMPLICITY HMI software. This project is automatically

loaded if you select it during installation.

You can use the demonstration project in two important capacities:

1. Run a demonstration overview about CIMPLICITY HMI and itsapplications.

2. Use the demonstration project to open the CIMPLICITY HMIWorkbench, which is at the center of a projects configuration. The

demonstration project provides you with a useful reference when

you are in the Workbench and learning about CIMPLICITY HMIs

many features.

This chapter describes how to use the CIMPLICITY HMI demonstration

project in the two capacities listed above.

Demonstration of CIMPLICITY HMI

Take some time to look through the CIMPLICITY HMI demonstration. Thedemonstration describes CIMPLICITY HMIs numerous features. It also

provides you with several application examples.

The demonstration, itself, was constructed in CimEdit, the softwares

interface editor. You will be viewing it in CimView, the softwares runtime

interface. Therefore, as you look through the demonstration, you will not

only see descriptions and examples of CIMPLICITY HMIs many

configuration possibilities. You will be experiencing them as well.


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Starting the CIMPLICITY HMI DemonstrationYou start the Demonstration from the Windows Start menu.

To start the CIMPLICITY HMI demonstration:1. Select CIMPLICITYon the Windows Start menu.

3. Select HMI.

4. Select Start Demo.

.

The Select CIMPLICITYProjectdialog box opens.

Start CIMPLICITY HMI Demo Project

5. Highlight CIMPDEMO.GEF.

6. Press Start.The Starting CIMPDEMOdialog box appears.

7. Press Closewhen the dialog box stops scrolling.

The main screen for the demonstration appears.

Looking over the Demonstration Main ScreenAs soon as the demonstration Main Screen appears, you can begin to see

what you will be able to do with CIMPLICITY HMI. Some of the Main

screen features include displaying the current date and time, creating push


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buttons, opening other screens, and creating animations as visual aids. The

main screen is just the beginning.

CIMPLICITY HMI Demonstration Main Screen

Push buttonPress one to continue

System points

Animation

Push buttonPress to exit

When you select a subject on the Demonstration Main screen, a CimView

screen that contains the subject you selected opens.

Your choices are to open the:

Applied ScreenLook at several CIMPLICITY HMIapplications through a variety of CimView screens

About Screen Learn more about CIMPLICITY HMI'sfeatures and about GE Fanuc Automation

Fun Stuff ScreenPlay some "fun stuff" that actuallydemonstrates more CIMPLICITY HMI capabilities.

Important:When you exit the demonstration the demonstration projectwill still be running. You can stop it in the Workbench.

See "Demonstration Project in the CIMPLICITY HMI Workbench" later in this

chapter.

Adjusting the Screen and Window SizeYou can easily adjust any screen's size at any time during the

demonstration. You can then fit the window to the new screen size.

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1. Select View on the screens menu bar.The View menu appears.

Quick zoom

Open the zoomdialog box

View Menu: To Adjust Screen/Window Size

Select to adjust the window size tothe screen size

2. Choose one of two methods to select the zoom size.Method 1Quick Zoom

Select a size that appears on the menu.

Method 2Precise zoom

A. Select Zoom.

TheZoomdialog box appears.

B. Either:

Select one of the additional zoom percents.Enter a precise percent in the Percentfield.

C. Select OK. The screen is resized.

3. Select Viewagain.

4. Select Size Window to Zoom.The window expands or contracts based on the zoom action.


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Demonstration Applied ScreenThe Demonstration Application Screen provides you with several examples

of CIMPLICITY HMI applications.

1. Select a topic.

2. Click for ademonstration of theselected topic.

Demonstration Applied Screen

To view an application example in the Demonstration Appliedscreen:

1. Select the topic.

The graphic on theDemobutton changes to reflect your selection.

2. Click theDemobutton.

A CimView screen that displays the application opens.


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Demonstration About CIMPLICITY ScreenThe selections in the About Screen display provide you with more

information about CIMPLICITY HMI options, features and GE Fanuc

Automation. In addition, the formats and tools incorporated in each

description provide you with more exciting possibilities of what you can dousing CIMPLICITY HMI.

Descriptions include:

A CIMPLICITY HMI 4.0 overview

An introduction to GE Fanuc Automation

CIMPLICITY HMI advanced topics

CIMPLICITY HMI options

CIMPLICITY HMI enterprise solutions

Press a buttonto exprerience moreexciting CIMPLICITY HMI possibilities andlearn more about the selected topic.

Demonstration About CIMPLICITY HMI Screen

Note: Press theBackbutton to go back to a previous screen.


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Demonstration Fun Stuff ScreenIn addition to being fun, the Fun Stuff screen provides you with examples

of some of CIMPLICITY HMIs powerful capabilities.

Play:

Tic Tac Toeto see the Basic Control Engine in action

Hangmanand Pot Shotto experience different ways to useCimView scripting

Demonstration FunStuff CIMPLICITY HMI Screen

Press a button to open a game thatutilizes CIMPLICITY HMI capabilities

Uses BasicControl Engine

Uses CimView

Scripting


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Demonstration Project in the CIMPLICITY HMI WorkbenchBecause the demonstration project that contains the configuration for the

CIMPLICITY HMI demonstration is a CIMPLICITY HMI project, it can be

opened, like any other project, in the Workbench.

Therefore, when you open the Workbench and begin configuring your own

projects, you have a valuable reference tool.

Note:If you ran the demonstration, the project will be running when youopen the Workbench.

This section describes how to:

Display the demonstration project in the CIMPLICITY HMIWorkbench

Start and stop a project

Displaying the CIMPLICITY HMI DemonstrationProjectYou display the CIMPLICITY HMI demonstration project in the

Workbench. You can learn more about CIMPLICITY HMI configuration

when you are in the Workbench, because all of the documentation is

available through the Workbench.

Note:Documentation is also available through the Windows Start menu.

To display the CIMPLICITY HMI demo project:


2. Select HMI.

3. Select Demo Project

The CIMPLICITY HMI Workbench opens with the demonstration

project loaded.


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CIMPLICITY HMI Workbench

Displaying the Demonstration Project

Application Folder

Expand the tree

Collapse the tree

Objects in application

Pane for files or records associated with a

selected application

Points

Screens

Pane for CIMPLICITY HMIapplications

The Workbench provides you with an elegantly simple format through

which you can access all the tools for your projects configuration.

Across the top are the menu and toolbars.

The left pane displays all of the applications you need, eitheralone or in folders that contain related applications.

The right pane displays files or records associated with aselected application.

Starting and Stopping a CIMPLICITY HMI ProjectWhen you open the Workbench using the demonstration project, if you:

Did not run the Demonstration, the project will be loaded in theWorkbench, but will not be running

Ran the Demonstration, the project will be loaded in theWorkbench and will be running. You need to stop the project

before you exit the Workbench.

This section describes how to start and stop a project.


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Techniques to Start a CIMPLICITY HMI ProjectCIMPLICITY HMI provides several methods, from which you can choose

what is most convenient for you, to carry out a task. Therefore, you can start

a project using the Workbench toolbar, menu item or the keyboard.

To start an open CIMPLICITY HMI demonstration project in theWorkbench:Method 1Use the toolbar

Press theRunbutton on the Workbench toolbar.

Method 2Use a menu item

1. Select Projecton the Workbench menu bar.

2. Select Run.Method 3Use the keyboard

Press Ctrl+Ron the keyboard.Method 4Use the keyboard

1. Press Alt+Pon the keyboard.

2. Press R.A CIMPLICITY Configurationdialog box opens asking you if it is ok

to run the project, when you use any method.

Continue after using any method

1. Press OK.The Starting CIMPDEMOdialog box opens and scrolls the names

of the processes as they are opened.


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2. Press Closewhen the scrolling stops.The demonstration project is running.

Techniques to Stop a CIMPLICITY HMI Project

A CIMPLICITY HMI project will continue to run after the Workbench isclosed. There are several methods to make it stop, if you want it to.

To stop a running CIMPLICITY HMI demonstration project in theWorkbench:Method 1Use the toolbar

Press the Stopbutton on the Workbench toolbar.

Method 2Use a menu item

1. Select Projecton the Workbench menu bar.

2. Select Stop.

Method 3Use the keyboard

1. Press Alt+Pon the keyboard.

2. Press S.A CIMPLICITY Configurationdialog box opens asking you if it is ok

to stop the project, when you use any method.

Continue after using any method

Press OK.

The demonstration project stops running.


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Using CIMPLICITY HMI Help

About CIMPLICITY HMI HelpCIMPLICITY HMI offers you several options to get help. You can:

Use a Help Table of Contents to review all online help topics

Display help that is specific to an open application

Install and use the CIMPLICITY HMI Book Reader to readand print help in a book format

Purchase any or all printed copies of the manuals from GEFanuc Automation.

This chapter describes how to display and use each of the options listed

above.

Note:When you use the Book Reader, you can read the printedmanuals in electronic format.

CIMPLICITY HMI Workbench HelpDisplaying the Demonstration Project

CIMPLICITY HMI Help

Bookreader Online Help

Help foreachapplication


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Table of Contents for Online HelpThere are several methods for opening the CIMPLICITY HMI Table of

Contents; these methods provide you with access to all online Help

Files.

To open the CIMPLICITY HMI Table of Contents:

Method 1


2. Select HMI.

3. Select CIMPLICITY Help.

Method 2

1. Select Helpon the Workbench menu bar.2. Select Contents.

Method 3

1. Press the Contentsbutton on the Workbench toolbar.

Method 4

Press F1on the keyboard when the Workbench displays.

Any of the methods displays a window that lists the help files for all

installed CIMPLICITY HMI applications.


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Online Help Table of Contents

Click to display aUser Manualindividual Help file

Click to display aTOC for other

selected manual

Help files.

u

Help Specific to an ApplicationYou can easily get help that is specific to any open dialog box or

window.

To get specific help in an open dialog box or window:

Press the Helpbutton or F1

Help specific to an Application


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The Book ReaderCIMPLICITY HMI provides an electronic book reader based on

Adobe Acrobat that lets you easily search, view, and print out any

of the CIMPLICITY HMI documentation.

The complete CIMPLICITY HMI library of documentation is stored on

the product CD. All documents have been electronically indexed

which allows the book reader to quickly scan volumes of information

and find the topics you are seeking.

Note:TheAdobe Acrobat Reader Online Guide, andAdobe AcrobatSearch Online Guideprovide detailed documentation for using AdobeAcrobat.

Installing the Book Reader

You install the Book Reader separately from the CIMPLICITY HMICD.

To install the electronic book reader:

1. Run the setup.batfile on your CIMPLICITY HMI CD.

The CIMPLICITY HMI Setupwindow opens.

2. Select Install Documentation Readerfrom the list ofoptions in the CIMPLICITY HMI Setupwindow.

3. Verify that you want to install Adobe Acrobat Reader v3.01.

4. Accept the license agreement.

5. Choose a destination location for the Adobe Acrobat Reader.6. When setup is complete, you have to option to review the

Adobe Acrobat Reader Readme file.

Opening the Book ReaderThere are several methods for opening the Book Reader.

To open the Book Reader:

Method 1


2. Select HMI.

3. Select CIMPLICITY Book Reader.


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Method 2

1. Select Helpon the Workbench menu bar.

2. Select Book Reader.

Method 31. Press the Book Readerbutton on the Workbench toolbar.

Looking Over the Book ReaderWhen you open the CIMPLICITY Book Reader, an Overview

document that lists all of the available manuals displays.

Click any manual title. The manual it represents opens.

1. Click amanual title

2. The selected manualopens

A list of manuals appears when the Book Reader is Opened

TheAcrobat Readerwindow is divided into two panes.

The left pane displays the manual bookmarks or thumbnails.

The right pane displays the current document page.


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Note:You can press F1at any time to display theAdobe AcrobatReader Online Guide. This online documentation shows you how to

navigate through the on-line books and use the Find features of the

Book Reader.

Changing the Book Reader ViewThe Book Reader provides several options to adjust what you are

viewing. Options include:

Changing the display size

Changing the page display format

Displaying a specified page number in the displayed document

Displaying pages that contain specified text in the displayeddocument

Displaying pages that contain specified text in all ofCIMPLIITY HMIs documentation

Book Reader Page Display Size

Any page in the Book Reader can be displayed up to 800%

magnification.

To change the display size of a page in the Book Reader:

Method 1

Select a specified size on the View menu.

Method 2

1. Select Zoom Toon the Viewmenu or press 100%on thetoolbar.

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The Zoom to dialog box opens.

2. Enter a percent magnification.

Tip:The graphics display the best when screen resolutions are1024x768 or higher and the document is magnified.

Book Reader Page Display Format

The pages can be viewed alone as two facing pages, similar to a book.

Either pane can be displayed or hidden.

The left pane can display either bookmarks or thumbnails of a page.

To change the display format:

Select the desired options on the View Menu or press the

complementary buttons on the bottom toolbar.

View Menu and Toolbar Buttons Page Display format

Bookmark

display

Page display

style

Book Reader Page Selection in a DisplayedDocument

Choose any of several methods to go to a specified page in the

displayed Book Reader document

Method 1Choose from options on the View menu and Go to pagebutton on the bottom toolbar button


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To go to a specific page in a document:

Either

Select a type of page from the View menu

Or

1. Select Go To Pageon the View menu or Page x of xon thebottom toolbar.

Go topage

View Menu and Toolbar Buttons Go to Page

The Go to pagedialog box opens.

2. Specify the number of the page to display.

Method 2Select a bookmark in the left pane

The bookmarks in the left pane display all of the headings that

appear in the selected manual. You can go to the page for that

heading by simply clicking the bookmark.

To display a page using the left pane bookmark:

1. Move the mouse pointer over the name of the topic you want

to display.

The cursor changes to a pointing hand .

2. Click the topic name.

The page containing that topic displays in the Pagepane.


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Method 3Use Buttons or keys to page forward and backward

You can also use the arrow buttons on the Toolbar, your keyboard

keys or items on the Viewmenu to page through a document.

To go to page Click Press

Nest Right or down arrow

Previous Left or up arrow

First Homekey

Last Endkey

The following buttons let you retrace your steps.

Go to the Previous pageor magnification

Reverse direction andreturn, one view at atime, to the view whereyou first used Go Back

Selected Text in an Active Document

The Find tool enables you to find part of a word, a complete word or

multiple words in active document (the document that is open and

being displayed).

To find a word in an active document:

1. Click the button on the Toolbar or select Findfrom theToolsmenu.

TheAcrobat Finddialog box opens.

2. Enter the text you want to search for in the Find Whatfield.

3. Select the check boxes for the type of search you want to

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4. Click Find.

When the Book Reader locates the text the page displays and

the text is highlighted.

5. Press Ctrl+Gto re-open the dialog box and find the next

occurrence of the text in the document.

Selected Text in Multiple Documents

The Search tool enables you to perform a full-text search on multiple

documents.

Beginning a text Search in Multiple Documents

To begin searching for text in multiple documents:

Method 1

1. Select Tools on the menu bar.

2. Select Search.

3. Select Indexes.

TheIndex Selectiondialog box opens.

4. Make sure the CIMPLICITY HMI Documentation index is

selected.

You should not need to select indexes to search. The

CIMPLICITY online documentation currently has only one

index.

5. Click OKto close the dialog box.


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6. Either:

Method 1

Click the button on the Toolbar

Method 2

A. Select Tools on the menu bar.

B. Select Search.

C. Select Query.

TheAdobe Acrobat Searchdialog box opens.

7. Type the text you want to find in the Find ResultsContaining Textfield.

8. Click Search.

TheAdobe Acrobat Searchdialog box closes and the Search

Resultsdialog box opens with a list of all the documents thatcontain the text.

9. Double-click on a document in this list to open it The

document opens when the search finds the first match for the

text you typed.

10. Choose any of the following methods to go to other matches in

the selected document.

Method 1

Use the or buttons

Method 2

A. Select Toolson the menu bar.

B. Select Search.

C. Select Nextor Previous.


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Tip:If you close the Search Resultsdialog box, you can click thebutton on the Toolbar to reopen it.

Expanding/Limiting a Text Search in Multiple Documents

The options in theAdobe Acrobat Searchdialog box enable you to

expand or limit your search. The options are:

Word Stemmingexpands the search to find words that share aword stem with the work you type.

Sounds Likeexpands the search for a proper name by findingwords that begin with the same letter and share phonetic

features.

Thesaurusexpands the search to find words with meaningssimilar to that of the search word.

Match Caselimits the search to find only those words that matchthe case of the search word.

Proximitylimits the results of simple AND searches to one pairof matches per document. The matches must be within three

or fewer pages of each other.

Doing Boolean Searches for Text in Multiple Documents

You can use AND, OR and NOT operators in the Find ResultsContaining Textfield to perform Boolean searches for combinationsof text.

Guidelines for using Adobe Acrobat reader, which is usedby the CIMPLICITY HMI Book Reader

There are no jumps from the Contents or Index pages of theCIMPLICITY documentation. If you find an entry in the

Contents or Index, you can use the Findtool to find the wordin the body of the document, or to find the page number.

If you are accessing online documentation over a networkshare, the DOCdirectory must be on a mapped drive (such asX:\doc). The index will not work with a UNC path name(such as\\computer\share\doc).

If you see books listed multiple times in your search results, itmeans you have the index file loaded multiple times. To

remove duplicate index entries:

1. Select Tools on the menu bar.2. Select Search.

3. Select Indexes.

4. Remove any duplicate index entries.


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Printed DocumentationContact you GE Fanuc Automation distributor to purchase one or more

printed manuals. When you order, use the product numbers for themanuals listed below.

Following is the entire list of manuals, including manuals for options.

They can be accessed in an online help version, electronically through

the Book Reader, in addition to being purchased in print from GE

Fanuc Automation.

Product # Manual Title

GFK-1180G CIMPLICITY HMI Users Manual

GFK-1181F CIMPLICITY HMI Device Communications Manual

GFK-1396C CIMPLICITY HMI CimEdit Operation Manual

GFK-1305B CIMPLICITY HMI Basic Control Engine Program Editor OperationManual

GFK-1282D CIMPLICITY HMI Basic Control Engine Event Editor OperationManual

GFK-1283E CIMPLICITY HMI Basic Control Engine Language ReferenceManual

GFK-1260E CIMPLICITY HMI Trending Operation Manual

GFK-1379B CIMPLICITY HMI Historical Data Analyzer Operation Manual

GFK-1341D CIMPLICITY HMI CNC Operation Manual

GFK-1461A CIMPLICITY HMI Integrators Toolkit Application DeveloperGuide

GFK-1405BCIMPLICITY HMI Marquee Driver Operation Manual

GFK-1494A CIMPLICITY HMI Pager Operation Manual

GFK-1303C CIMPLICITY HMI Recipes Operation Manual

GFK-1353C CIMPLICITY HMI Server Redundancy Operation Manual

GFK-1413C CIMPLICITY HMI Statistical Process Control Operation Manual

GFK-1216D CIMPLICITY HMI Tracker Production Tracking Operation Manual

GFK-1408A CIMPLICITY HMI Tracker Routing Control Objects OperationManual

GFK-1548 CIMPLICITY HMI Action Calendar


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GFK-1500A i

Index

A

Adobe AcrobatAnd list of CIMPLICITY HMI

documents 5Book Reader 4Displaying the online guide 6Find dialog box 9

Guidelines for the reader 12ApplicationsImmediate help for 3

Authorization code, entering

Registration 3

B

Book Reader

About 4Changing the view 6

Display selected text 9Finding text in multiple documents

10Go to a page 7

Installation 4Open 4

Bookmark

Using to display a page in theBook Reader 8

C

CD-ROMLocal used for installation 1Shared used for installation 2

CIMPLICITY HMI

Customer support 6MMI and MES/SCADA Products

1Registering 1

Running without authorization 7Software installion 1System architecture 3

System recommendations 4Upgrading 4

Contacting your distributor 6Customer support 6

D

Device

Points and CIMPLICITY HMIlicenses 3

Points and the CIMPLICITY HMI

license 3Display

Changing the format in the Book

Reader 6Display

Changing the size in the BookReader 6

DistributorsPhone numbers 6

DocumentationDisplaying a page in the Book

Reader 7List appearing in the Book Reader

5

E

Electronic BookInstallation 4Open 4

F

FindSelected text in an active Book

Reader document 9

Text in multiple documents 10For Windows 98/95 on Intel

processors

System requirements 5For Windows NT on DEC Alpha

System requirements 5Function Upgrade Registration 5

G

GE FANUCHotline 6

Guidelines

Using the Adobe Acrobat reader12

H

HelpOverview 1Specific to an application 3Table of Contents for online help 2

HotlinePhone numbers 6


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I

Installation

Book Reader 4Choosing to register 6New option 8

Startup 1Upgrade licenses 6Using a local CD-ROM drive 1

Using a shared CD-Rom drive 2Installion

CIMPLICITY HMI software 1

L

LicenseAnd device points 3Installing for upgrade 6

Products shipped with 2Licenses

Registering 1Running without authorization 7

Upgrading CIMPLICITY HMI 4List of Manuals

Appearing in the Book Reader 5Local

CD-ROM drive and installation 1

N

NewOption installation 8

NodesMulti-node systems 3Single node systems 3

O

OnlineHelp 2

Open

Book Reader appearance 5Electronic book 4

OptionInstalling a new option 8

OverviewBook Reader 4CIMPLICITY HMI help 1CIMPLICITY HMI installation 1

CIMPLICITY HMI systemarchitecture 3

Getting Started manual 1

P

Page

Display in the Book Reader using

a bookmark 8Page Selection

In the Book Reader 7Phone numbers

Distributors 6

Registration 3Phone Numbers

Hotline 6Procedure

Run project 10, 11Project

Run 10, 11

R

ReceiveWith CIMPLICITY HMI shipment

2

Registering CIMPLICITY HMI 1

Calling GE Fanuc 3Running without authorization 7

Registration

CIMPLICITY upgrades 4Entering the authorization code 3Functional upgrades 5Phone numbers 3

Version upgrades 5Registration program

Running initially 2Run

CIMPLICITY HMI project 10, 11Running Without Authorization 7

SSearch

for text in the Book Reader 10Select

A page to display in the BookReader 7

Text to display in the Book Reader9

Setup.batAnd installation with a local CD-

ROM drive 2And installation with a sharedCD-

ROM drive 2And new option installation 8

ShipmentCIMPLICITY HMI products 2

Software

About CIMPLICITY HMI MMIand MES/SCADA products 1

Start

CIMPLICITY HMI project 10, 11Startup


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Installation 1

SupportHotline 6

System Architecture 3System Recommendations 4System requirements

Windows 98/95 on an Intelplatform 5

Windows NT on DEC Alpha 5Windows NT on Intel processors 4

T

Table of ContentsHelp 2

TextSearching for in multiple

documents 10

U

UpdgradeFunctional registration 5

Upgrade

CIMPLICITY HMI 4Installing licenses 6Version registration 5

V

Version Upgrade Registration 5View

Changing in the Book Reader 6

VirtualPoints and the CIMPLICITY HMI

license 3

W

Windows 98/95Installation from a local CD-ROM

drive 1Windows NT

Installation from a local CD-ROMdrive 1

Windows NT on Intel processorsSystem requirements 4

WordFinding in the Book Reader 9

WorkbenchAccessing CIMPLICITY HMI

help 1

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