Learn FACTORY-IO-SCRIPTING with Real Code Examples

Start and stop a conveyor based on sensor input

Simulate emergency stop and safety system response

Automate pick-and-place robot operations

Test sequential production line logic with timers

Log sensor data for process analysis

Ensure correct mapping of I/O signals

Validate scene objects have proper names

Check PLC connection and protocol settings

Monitor simulation logs for errors

Test scripts incrementally to identify issues

Validate individual object behavior

Check I/O signal mapping to PLC or script

Run scripted scenarios and verify outputs

Simulate edge cases and emergency stops

Compare scripted outputs with manual simulation

Run automated scenarios for training

Integrate scripts with PLC programs for testing

Package simulation projects for classroom use

Use logs for analysis and reporting

Connect to hardware for hybrid simulations

Factory I/O editor and 3D engine

Visual Studio or Python IDE for scripting

PLC software for hardware integration

OPC/Modbus/industrial protocol libraries

Data logging and visualization tools

Connect to Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or other PLCs

Use OPC, Modbus TCP/RTU for industrial communication

Python scripts for external automation or data analysis

Visual Studio C# scripts for scene control

Export simulation data to Excel, CSV, or databases

Modularize scripts for reuse

Automate repetitive simulation tasks

Use events for efficient control

Log only necessary signals to reduce overhead

Document scenes and scripts thoroughly

Mapping multiple I/O signals correctly

Synchronizing scripts with real-time simulation

Debugging event-driven automation sequences

Optimizing large or complex scenes for performance

Integrating multiple PLCs and protocols