====== Simple Project Example ====== The following video shows how to create a new button widget, customize its properties, and test its behavior in a the Comfile Studio's simulator. {{:comfilehmi:hmieditor_sympleproject:makeabutton.mp4?680x440}} ====== Deploying the Project to a Windows PC ====== Go to //Tools-->Generate PC Execution Files// and follow the instructions on the screen. The generated files can then be copied to a Windows 7 or later PC for execution. {{ :comfilehmi:hmieditor_sympleproject:deploy_to_pc.png }} ====== Deploying the Project to the ComfileHMI Hardware ====== After a project has been created, it can be deployed (uploaded) to the ComfileHMI hardware via USB. ===== Preparing the microSD Card ===== The project files deployed to the ComfileHMI hardware is stored on the microSD card. Therefore, it is necessary to have a microSD card inserted into the ComfileHMI hardware when the project is deployed. * The microSD card must have at least 1GB of free space. * The microSD card must be properly formatted. * It is recommended to use the 8GB class 10 card included with the purchase of each ComfileHMI. microSD cards from other manufacturers may not be recognized. ===== ActiveSync/Windows Mobile Device Center Connection ===== When the ComfileHMI hardware is connected to the host PC via USB ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center will execute automatically. Once a successful connection has been established, press the //Deploy Project// icon. **IMPORTANT**: If you encounter connectivity issues with Windows 10 and the ComfileHMI panel PC, please see [[https://comfiletech.com/blog/windows-10-creators-update-windows-mobile-device-center/|this blog post]] for a potential solution. {{ :comfilehmi:hmieditor_sympleproject:downloadhmi.mp4?850x454 }} The following video shows the project executing on the ComfileHMI hardware.
====== Deploying a Project via Ethernet ====== Beginning with firmware v2.79, it is also possible to deploy a project via Ethernet, for those panel PC models that have Ethernet capabilities. ===== Connect the ComfileHMI Panel PC to an Ethernet Network ===== Connect an Ethernet cable. {{ :comfilehmi:hmieditor_sympleproject:ethernet_cable.png }} ===== Enable the Remote Control Server ===== Make note of the IP Address of the panel PC. {{ :comfilehmi:hmieditor_sympleproject:enable_server.png |}} ===== Configure Comfile Studio ===== Go to //Tools//-->//Editor Options// to configure Comfile Studio to deploy the the panel PC. {{ :comfilehmi:hmieditor_sympleproject:configure_editor.png }} ===== Initiate Deployment ===== Select //Tools//-->//Deploy Project (Ethernet)// or //Tools//-->//Update Firmware (Ethernet)// to initiate a deployment. {{ :comfilehmi:hmieditor_sympleproject:deploy.png }} Or simply press activate the icon from the toolbar. {{ :comfilehmi:hmieditor_sympleproject:ethernet_icon.png }} [[comfilehmi:index#ComfileHMI_Editor_User's_Manual| Back to ComfileHMI]]