Learn WINCC-PCS7-SCRIPTS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Learn WinCC/PCS7 basics and HMI design
Understand tags, process control blocks, and events
Build simple VBScript scripts for HMI automation
Advance to event-driven process scripts
Integrate scripts with databases and MES
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: HMI and tag manipulation scripts
Week 2: Alarm handling and event-driven scripts
Week 3: Database integration scripts
Week 4: Multi-screen and workflow automation
Week 5: Advanced process logic and MES integration
Interview Questions
What are WinCC PCS7 Scripts and their primary purpose?
How do you attach scripts to HMI events or tags?
Explain how scripts interact with process control blocks.
How can you use scripts for alarm management?
Describe an example of integrating scripts with a database.
Cheat Sheet
Sub/Function - Define a script procedure
HMIRuntime.ReadTag - Read a process tag
HMIRuntime.WriteTag - Write to a process tag
Event triggers - Tag change, button press, alarm
MsgBox/Dialogs - Display messages to operators
Books
WinCC PCS7 Scripting Guide
SIMATIC PCS7 System Handbook
SCADA and HMI Automation with PCS7
Advanced Process Control with PCS7 Scripts
Industrial Automation with Siemens Software
Tutorials
Getting Started with WinCC PCS7 Scripts
HMI Automation with VBScript
Database Integration for PCS7 Scripts
Event-Driven Process Automation
Advanced HMI and Workflow Scripting
Official Docs
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/products?productId=16994
https://www.siemens.com/pcs7
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/109483661/WinCC-PCS7-Documentation
https://www.siemens.com/automation/WinCC
https://www.siemens.com/industry-software
Community Links
Siemens Support Portal
PCS7 User Forum
Automation Stack Exchange
LinkedIn Siemens PCS7 Groups
Third-party Siemens training providers
Community Support
Siemens Support Portal
PCS7 User Forum
Automation Stack Exchange
LinkedIn Siemens PCS7 Groups
Third-party training providers