Learn ICONICS-GENESIS32-SCRIPTS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Practical Examples
Dynamically changing object color based on tag value
Custom alarm escalation and notification workflow
Historical data logging triggered by events
Automated calculations for process optimization
Integration with SQL database for reporting dashboards
Troubleshooting
Check script syntax and compile errors
Verify tag, alarm, and object references
Ensure correct event trigger linkage
Test database and OPC server connectivity
Use logging/debugging to identify runtime issues
Testing Guide
Compile and validate scripts
Simulate tag and alarm changes
Verify HMI object interactions
Test alarm notifications
Validate integration with external systems
Deployment Options
Standalone GENESIS32 project
Multi-station SCADA/HMI deployment
Real-time process automation
Integration with historian/databases
MES or enterprise reporting integration
Tools Ecosystem
GENESIS32 Development Studio
GENESIS32 Runtime Engine
OPC Servers and Drivers
SQL or historian databases
HMI operator stations
Integrations
PLC Controllers (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, etc.)
OPC-compliant devices
External SQL or historian databases
MES and reporting systems
Third-party automation or IoT devices
Productivity Tips
Use functions to reduce repetitive code
Test scripts in simulation first
Keep tag names consistent
Optimize loops and event handling
Document parameters, logic, and workflows
Challenges
Understanding VBScript and SCADA integration
Debugging event-driven runtime logic
Ensuring real-time performance
Integrating multiple PLCs or data sources
Maintaining modular, reusable scripts