Learn GE-IFIX with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Basics of SCADA concepts
Build graphics in Workspace
Configure tags and alarms
Learn iFIX scripting
Master Historian integration
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Tag database and basic screens
Week 2: Alarms and trending
Week 3: VBA scripting
Week 4: Drivers and communication
Week 5: Multi-node SCADA + redundancy
Interview Questions
How do you build a screen in iFIX Workspace?
What are the main alarm types in iFIX?
How does iFIX integrate with Historian?
Explain tag configuration flow.
How do you set up SCADA redundancy?
Cheat Sheet
Right-click -> New Picture
Insert -> Object for graphics
Double-click object -> Animation
Right-click tag -> Properties
Runtime -> Start SCADA
Books
SCADA Systems for Industry
HMI/SCADA Engineering Guide
Industrial Automation with GE Systems
Historian Data Management
Industrial Control & Monitoring Systems
Tutorials
iFIX beginner training
Building graphics in Workspace
Tag database configuration
Historian integration basics
Alarm and trend setup
Official Docs
https://www.ge.com/digital/applications/ifix
https://digitalsupport.ge.com/
Community Links
GE Digital community forums
Industrial automation user groups
SCADA engineering Reddit groups
LinkedIn automation networks
SCADA integrator communities
Community Support
GE Digital support
SCADA engineering forums
Automation communities
LinkedIn industry groups
Vendor partner integrators