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factory I/O works in two different modes
factory I/O works in two different modes
In Edit mode, you can open, create, edit and save a scene.
In Run mode it is possible to simulate in real time and control the scene either manually and from an external controller
(such as a PLC). To switch from Edit mode to Run mode, click the Play button (F5) on the toolbar.
Factory I/O includes a wide selection of parts inspired by the most common industrial equipment to use to create scenes.
items
items
Boxes, pallets, raw material, product base, final product.
heavy load parts
heavy load parts
Parts suitable for handling heavy loads. Robust, wide, low-height equipment that operates at low speed: conveyor rollers, loading belts, etc.
light load parts
light load parts
Parts suitable for handling light loads. Designed to perform a task quickly they operate at high speed: conveyor scale, belt gate, etc.
sensors
sensors
Used to detect the presence of products, measure distances and even determine the type of product. All sensors include a gizmo that can be used to rotate around the local axis. The detection range can be set manually using the mouse.
operators
operators
Is the category dedicated to buttons, switches, indicator lights, displays, available to operators to interact with the system.
stations
stations
It concerns work centers.
warning devices
warning devices
Parts used to draw attention to certain activities and events through visual or audible alerts such as sirens, lights and traffic lights.
walkways
walkways
Parts used to create passages for workers or to isolate perimeters such as barriers, stairs, etc.
Having established which tools are available, to create a new scene it is necessary to follow the following steps: click on the file and choose new to create an empty scene. On the toolbar, select the Orbit camera. If the palette is not visible, click on its icon.
Choose a category from the palette, select the object and drag it into the scene. When a selected part is dragged, it will move in the horizontal plane. To be able to make a vertical movement it is necessary to press the V key and drag.
It is possible to group components together allowing you to select, move, rotate and duplicate them at the same time. Right-click the selection and choose Group. You can separate them at any time by selecting Ungroup.
To finish click file and save, name your project and click save.
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