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In terms of AggreGate SCADA/HMI, a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is a standard widget. HMI widget is usually characterized by:
| • | Absolute (non-grid) layout that simplify component positioning |
| • | Optional background image displaying an overall view of managed industrial process |
| • | Certain dynamic Image components (pipes, tanks, fans, etc) placed over the background and indicating the state of corresponding equipment |
| • | Buttons for opening other HMIs via server actions or triggering certain equipment operations |
Creating New HMI
To create new HMI widget in AggreGate Client:
| • | Right-click on Widgets node ( ) in the System Tree |
| • | Select Create HMI item from context menu |
| • | Enter Name and Description of the HMI. Note, that name may include only English letters, digits and underscores. |
| • | Select background image for the HMI. The size of HMI widget will be auto-calculated on basis of background image size. |
| • | At this point, the GUI Builder application will start. You can customize your HMI, add new components to it, etc. |
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AggreGate SCADA/HMI provides Create HMI favourite for quick access to the Create HMI action.
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