800xa Graphics Builder [exclusive]: Abb

ABB Ability™ System 800xA Graphics Builder

The is the primary engineering tool for creating and managing Human Machine Interface (HMI) displays. It utilizes Process Graphics 2 (PG2) technology to build high-performance, scalable vector graphics for industrial operations. 🛠️ Key Components & Workflow

| Feature | 800xA Graphics Builder | Ignition (Perspective) | WinCC (TIA Portal) | |---------|------------------------|------------------------|---------------------| | Object-oriented | ✅ Strong (Aspects) | ✅ Very strong | 🟡 Limited | | Modern UI | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | 🟡 Moderate | | Web-ready | ❌ No (thin client possible but not native HTML5) | ✅ Yes | 🟡 Limited | | Scripting | VBScript | Python | C/VBS | | License cost | Very high (part of 800xA) | Lower | Moderate to high | abb 800xa graphics builder

For a step-by-step demonstration of incorporating dynamic objects and linking them to a database: 02:47 Compact HMI Engineering Graphics Builder ABB Control Systems YouTube• Aug 11, 2015 Graphics Builder - 800xA DCS - ABB ABB Ability™ System 800xA Graphics Builder The is

Graphic Elements

Core Features and Engineering Efficiency

The Graphics Builder, specifically its Process Graphics 2 package , provides a suite of tools that streamline the development process: Complex visibility rules ( If Tag

• Complex visibility rules (If Tag.Value > 100 Then Shape.Visible = True)
• Historical trend queries
• Custom keyboard navigation

While the core system handles logic and control, the Graphics Builder is responsible for how operators see and interact with that logic. A well-designed graphic can reduce operator fatigue, shorten reaction times to alarms, and prevent catastrophic errors.