Entivity software using Microsoft Visio

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May 2004
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I'm looking for some examples/samples of flowchart programs using Microsoft Visio for Entivity Studio. Just something to get me started in the right direction for a productivity capture project.
Any help is greatly appreciated.

Nathan
 
The important thing to remember when designing a project with Entivity Studio is that unlike a PLC which usually is a bottom-up design, flowcharts are always designed from the top-down.

In other words, with a PLC you typically start with a small portion of the logic, like starting a pump, then you add the failsafes, then the alarms, then the shutdowns.

In flowchart logic, you start with a very broad flowchart of how the system works, then a broad flowchart of how a subsystem works, then a broad flowchart of how a component works, until you get down to how each piece of the machine works.

The books that come with Studio have a good primer on how to use it, but it is no susbstitute for going to a training class. Trust me the class is well worth the expense. I learned more in the first day of class than I did with months of tinkering with it.
 
Nathan,

I have several projects I could send you to have a look at. What version of Studio are you running? I might also be able to help you out a little with your project if needed.
 
GE fanuc series one

Thanks guys for the help. I managed to find what I needed for Automation Direct just as you suggested. Many thanks.

Nathan
 

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