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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, 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, adding graphics, editing properties, connecting data sources, and saving the project.
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 the difference between projects, applications, graphics, logic, and data connections. |
| 4 | Creating a Project | Create a new MIStudio project. |
| 5 | Creating an Application | Create an application inside a project. |
| 6 | Adding Graphics to an Application | Add graphics to an application screen. |
| 7 | Editing Graphic Properties | Change graphic settings such as text, color, value behavior, and visibility. |
| 8 | Connecting a Data Source to a Graphic | Connect a data source so a graphic can update from a value. |
Beginner Topics
Basic Graphics Workflow
Data Source Basics
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