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Factory I/O is a 3D industrial simulator for training and testing automation systems.

Scripting allows programmatic interaction with virtual sensors, actuators, and machinery.

Automation of repetitive testing scenarios and process sequences is possible.

Supports integration with PLCs via OPC, Modbus, and other industrial protocols.

Widely used in industrial automation education, PLC training, and rapid prototyping.

API for programmatic control (C# or Python)

Event-driven interaction with simulation objects

Input/output mapping to virtual sensors and actuators

Custom scenario scripting and automation

Real-time monitoring and logging of simulation data

Scenes - prebuilt or custom industrial environments

Objects - machines, sensors, conveyors, and actuators

Signals - digital or analog I/O representing process data

PLC connection - interface to control logic

Scripting - programmatic access to simulation elements

Factory I/O scenes (.fio files)

Scripts (.cs or .py files) for automation

I/O configuration files for PLC mapping

Supporting data files for input/output

Optional reports or logs for analysis

Open or create a Factory I/O scene

Map sensors and actuators to I/O signals

Write scripts to control objects or respond to events

Connect to PLC or run simulation programmatically

Collect outputs and log data for analysis

Beginner: Automate conveyor start/stop sequences

Intermediate: Program event-driven object interactions

Advanced: Simulate complete production lines with sensors

Expert: Integrate multiple PLCs with complex logic

Architect: Create full training scenarios with logging and automated testing

Factory I/O vs physical PLC labs: Safe, cost-effective, repeatable

Factory I/O vs MATLAB/Simulink: 3D industrial environment vs system modeling

Factory I/O vs Arena: Focused on industrial automation vs process simulation

Factory I/O vs Automation Studio: More accessible 3D visualization

Factory I/O vs Excel modeling: Visual, interactive simulation vs data-oriented analysis

2014 - Factory I/O first released by Real Games

2016 - Added C# scripting API

2018 - Introduced Python scripting support

2019 - Enhanced 3D graphics and physics engine

2022 - Added OPC and Modbus protocol integration

2025 - Expanded scenario automation and cloud-based training features

Factory I/O - 3D industrial automation simulator

Scene - Virtual industrial environment

Object - Machine, sensor, or actuator in a scene

Digital Input/Output - Signals representing process states

PLC - Programmable Logic Controller interfacing with simulation