VBASE Editor. Development tool for automation projects.

The VBASE Editor is the consistent configuration tool that supports you in the development of applications for Windows PCs as well as for the VISAM-HMI platform "VTP". No matter in which world you are moving, HMI or SCADA, with the VBASE Editor you always get the maximum from your visualization software.

The VBASE Editor makes it easy to get started with a user-friendly interface and helpful wizards that help you create projects and process pictures. Pre-arranged coupling presets allow fast connection to remotesystems. The entire application can be operated by drag & drop and supports layers for the simple grouping of elements within the process picture.

The VBASE Editor does everything to ensure that you reach the goal as quickly as possible - the perfect SCADA system. For this purpose, it contains numerous functions that assist you in the effective work:

The link assistant allows you to connect your remote system to the project in less than a minute. Functional blocks facilitate the use of frequently used calculations and functions. For example a consumption meter is integrated within a very short time and is then available with over 70 pre-calculated values throughout the project. The indexed addressing makes it possible to reduce the configuration effort for larger projects by the multiple use of process images and the mapping of different scenarios in one image.

VBASE X64 supports the integration of vector-based SVG graphics into automation projects. As SVG graphics are based on mathematical formulas rather than pixels, they can be scaled to any required size without any loss of quality. It is also possible to display a symbol in different colours, which significantly reduces the number of symbols used.

The new SVG Manager has been introduced in VBASE X64 for symbol management. An extensive symbol library is also included, which already covers the majority of possible application scenarios and makes it easy to get started with project planning. Users can easily expand the library themselves.

The Basic Editor has been completely revamped for VBASE X64 and comes with many new, practical features. The development environment for creating your own script extensions now offers, in addition to a selection of predefined execution conditions (triggers), collapsible code sections, the use of templates (code snippets), selective deactivation/activation of VBASE Basic programmes, and the import of programmes from other VBASE projects.

With the VBASE Basic Engine, VBASE has integrated a complete programming language based on Visual Basic. This makes it possible to customise the system’s functionality or to transfer functions from the remote system to the visualisation.

VBASE also provides a number of options for visually appealing visualization. For example, control elements can be used with predefined effects, 3D frames, gradients, or rounded corners.

Simple graphical work on process pictures, symbols and other elements can be done directly in VBASE with the integrated graphics editor, without calling external programs. An extensive symbol library with ready-made graphics for use in your projects is also integrated.