This tutorial builds on the knowledge gained from the previous SIMATIC Manager introduction and SIMATIC programming tutorials. Here, we will cover the second essential software for programming Siemens’ legacy industrial equipment. Unlike TIA Portal which includes PLC and HMI programming in a single environment, these two parts were separated into two distinct software; SIMATIC Manager (also called Step 7) for programming PLCs and WinCC Flexible for programming HMI panels. We will focus on the configuration and programming of HMI using WinCC Flexible.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.solisplc.com/tutorials/an-introduction-to-siemens-legacy-hmi-programming-using-wincc-flexible