Learn GE-IFIX-EXTENSIONS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Learn iFIX core SCADA/HMI concepts
Understand historian and alarm management basics
Explore iFIX Extensions for visualization and reporting
Practice IoT and enterprise integration
Advance to full predictive analytics and mobile dashboards
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: iFIX SCADA basics and tag management
Week 2: Historian configuration and trending
Week 3: Alarm management and notifications
Week 4: Web/Mobile visualization and dashboards
Week 5: IoT integration and analytics projects
Interview Questions
What are iFIX Extensions and their primary applications?
How do iFIX Extensions enhance SCADA/HMI visualization?
Explain integration of iFIX with historian and IoT devices.
What are common troubleshooting steps for iFIX Extensions?
How do iFIX Extensions support alarm management and reporting?
Cheat Sheet
SCADA - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
HMI - Human-Machine Interface
Historian - Database for historical process data
OPC/MQTT - Communication protocols for industrial devices
Extension - Pre-built add-on module for iFIX
Books
iFIX SCADA: The Complete Guide
Industrial Automation with iFIX
Process Visualization and Reporting with iFIX Extensions
iFIX Historian and Analytics Implementation
Advanced iFIX SCADA Projects
Tutorials
iFIX SCADA Basics
Using iFIX Extensions for Visualization and Alarming
Historian and Trend Management
Web and Mobile Dashboards
IoT Integration with iFIX
Official Docs
https://www.aveva.com/en/products/ifix-scada/
https://docs.aveva.com/ifix/
https://www.aveva.com/en/products/industrial-automation/
https://www.aveva.com/en/products/historian/
Community Links
AVEVA/GE Digital Knowledge Base
iFIX user forums
YouTube tutorials on iFIX Extensions
LinkedIn groups for SCADA professionals
Local integrators and training courses
Community Support
AVEVA/GE Digital Knowledge Base
iFIX user forums
YouTube tutorials and webinars
Industrial automation StackOverflow tag
Local system integrators and training programs