Overview

The new TwinCAT 3 XCAD interface replaces the previous version and is based on the standardized AML format, as described in more detail in Concept, but continues to support the old Beckhoff XML format. We therefore recommend using the TwinCAT 3 XCAD Interface for planning new projects.

Pre-requisites

• Windows 7 or higher
• Visual Studio 2015, 2017 and TC XAE Shell
• TwinCAT 3.1 Build 4024 or higher

Installation

The installation is carried out via the separate installer TE1120 – XAD interface. Follow the installation wizard to accomplish this.

Licensing

The TwinCAT 3 XCAD Interface has its own engineering license. If no license is available, initial I/O topologies and up to ten tags can be imported as a test.

Bus systems supported The current version only supports EtherCAT topologies.