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MIStudio Getting Started
This page is the starting point for learning MIStudio.
Use this section if you are new to MIStudio and want to understand the basic workflow before moving into graphics, logic, servers, scripting, deployment, or advanced configuration.
Overview
MIStudio is used to build dashboards, operator interfaces, and data-driven visual displays for industrial and manufacturing systems.
A typical MIStudio workflow starts with understanding the project structure, creating a project, creating an application, building the visual interface in the Design Editor, and connecting data sources and application logic in the Logic Editor.
Recommended Learning Flow
| Step | Page | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is MIStudio? | Learn what MIStudio is used for and how the main pieces fit together. |
| 2 | Opening MIStudio | Learn how to open MIStudio and what to expect when it starts. |
| 3 | MIStudio Project Structure | Learn how the project tree organizes User Files, Images, Drivers, Targets, Components, and Applications. |
| 4 | Creating a Project | Create a new MIStudio project. |
| 5 | Creating an Application | Create an application inside a project. |
| 6 | MIStudio Design Editor | Learn about the Design Editor and the graphics used to build an application screen. |
| 7 | Adding Graphics to an Application | Add graphics to an application screen. |
| 8 | Editing Graphic Properties | Change graphic settings such as text, color, value behavior, and visibility. |
| 9 | MIStudio Logic Editor | Learn how the Logic Editor is used for data sources, connections, and application logic. |
| 10 | Data Sources Overview | Learn how data sources provide values to graphics and other application components. |
| 11 | Connecting a Data Source to a Graphic | Connect a data source so a graphic can update from a value. |
| 12 | Using Test Data Sources | Use test data sources to build and verify logic without a live external data source. |
Beginner Topics
Design Editor Basics
The Design Editor is used to build the visual portion of an MIStudio application using graphics and controls.
Logic Editor and Data Source Basics
The Logic Editor is used to work with data sources, connections, and application logic.
After creating the visual portion of an application, use the Logic Editor to connect graphics and other components to data.