Learn WONDERWARE-INTOUCH with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 27, 2025

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Installation Setup

Install AVEVA InTouch from AVEVA portal

Activate development and runtime licenses

Install communication drivers (OPC, Modbus, SuiteLink)

Configure application folder structure

Connect to PLCs/servers via network

Environment Setup

Windows OS

OPC/driver installations

PLC network connectivity

SQL Server for Historian

System Platform optional setup

Config Files

*.wtg - window files

*.tag - tag dictionary

*.aaHst - historian logs

*.ini - configuration

*.lgh - alarm/history logs

Cli Commands

Limited CLI support

Use aaAdmin tools (System Platform)

Scripting via QuickScript only

Batch deployment via platform tools

Tag imports via Excel/CSV

Internationalization

Unicode support

Localized UI

Multi-language screens

Regional number formats

Global plant deployments

Accessibility

High-contrast support

Keyboard shortcuts

Large-font display options

Operator-friendly buttons

Multi-language comments

Ui Styling

2D industrial graphics

Color-coded status indicators

Symbol libraries

Responsive navigation

Customizable themes

State Management

Tag values stored in memory

Retained tags across sessions

Alarm states tracked in DB

Scripts maintain runtime state

Historian stores long-term trends

Data Management

I/O tags

Memory tags

Indirect tags

SQL Historian data

OPC/SuiteLink data points