Quick start

To start, create or open a TwinCAT HMI project.

Installation

Install the NuGet package "Beckhoff.TwinCAT.HMI.Mdp" via the NuGet Package Manager.

Configuration of the MDP extension

1. Open the server configuration page.

2. Go to the TcHmiMdp
tab. Quick start 1:

3. Click on Target systems to open the submenu.

An entry with Local is already set up by default.

4. Adjust the Local entry or click on Add Target system

When adding, a pop-up opens for further settings.
Quick start 2:

5. Define under:
    Name: the name of the target system. (Used as namespace for the symbols).
    AmsNetId: The AmsNetId of the target system to which a connection is to be established.
    Enabled: Enable or disable the connection to the specified target system
    Allow only read access: Block write access to the system.

The connection you have configured is available. The new symbols can be read via the server. To do this, you can map directly via the server or the configuration window within Visual Studio.