Create TwinCAT 3 project
Start the TwinCAT Engineering Environment (XAE)
Microsoft Visual Studio can be started via the TwinCAT SysTray icon.
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The Visual Studio versions recognized during the installation and supported by TwinCAT are thereby offered.
Alternatively, Visual Studio can also be started via the Start menu.
Creating a TwinCAT 3 C++ project
Carry out the following steps to create a TwinCAT C++ project:
- 1. Select New TwinCAT Project … via the Start page.
- 2. Alternatively, you can create a project by clicking on: File -> New -> Project.
- All existing project templates are displayed.
- 3. Select TwinCAT XAE Project and optionally enter a suitable project name.
- 4. Click OK.
- The Visual Studio Solution Explorer then displays the TwinCAT 3 project.