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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, and connecting data sources.

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	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

After completing the beginner workflow, the next step is learning more about data sources and test data sources.