Learn MITSUBISHI-GX-WORKS with Real Code Examples

Install GX Works on a Windows PC

Connect PLC via USB or Ethernet

Install PLC driver packages as required

Register license for full-feature access

Verify connectivity with PLC hardware before programming

Windows PC with GX Works installed

PLC hardware or simulator for testing

Drivers and communication setup for USB/Ethernet

License activation for full software features

Optional HMI or SCADA connection for monitoring

Project file (.gxw) storing all logic and configuration

Backup copies for version control

Device and I/O mapping data

Network configuration files for PLC communication

Documentation and notes embedded in project

Mostly GUI-based; no primary CLI

Optional command-line tools for file conversion

Simulation and project operations via IDE menus

PLC firmware updates through dedicated utilities

Backup and restore projects through GUI

Interface available in multiple languages

Supports Unicode in comments and labels

Device names can be localized

Error messages localized based on language setting

Manuals available in major languages

Windows-based, standard accessibility options

Keyboard shortcuts for efficiency

Clear visualization for I/O monitoring

High-contrast modes supported by Windows

Documentation and manuals provide guidance

Graphical ladder logic editor

Structured text editor with syntax highlighting

Device list navigator and configuration panels

Online monitoring dashboards for I/O visualization

Clean, industrial-focused interface design

PLC program maintains runtime state in memory

GX Works tracks project state and changes

Simulation state independent from real PLC

Online monitoring reflects live PLC variables

Versioned backups preserve previous project states

Device I/O and memory registers stored in project

Simulation data stored locally

PLC program uploaded to hardware as runtime data

Project files organized for scalability

Data logging possible via connected SCADA/HMI