My First Project

This guide will walk you through creating and exploring your very first Margee project. Before you begin, make sure Margee is set up in your environment. See Online Installation or Offline Installation on how to setup your MARGEE environment.

1. Create a New Project

1. Open VS Code and launch the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or F1).
2. Type MARGEE: Create a new Margee project and select it.
3. Enter a project name and choose a folder for your project.
4. When prompted, click ‘Yes’ to open the project.

2. Explore the Project Structure

In your new project you’ll find the following files:

• .tps files — Device and project configuration
• .tst files — Example logic for your Turck device
• .twv files — Web interface (vHMI) example
• Assets — Images, stylesheets, and more

3. Edit Device Logic

Open a .tst file and try editing a task or variable. Margee provides code suggestions and error checking as you work.

4. Customize the Web Interface

Open a .twv file. Add a button, change a label, or adjust the layout. Use the preview feature to see your changes live.

5. Configure Device Settings

• Edit the .tps file to set device type, I/O parameters, and project options.
• Update the launch.json file with your device’s IP address, password, and other settings as needed.

6. Debug and Simulate

Use Margee’s debugging tools to:

• Set breakpoints
• Watch variables
• Simulate device behavior

Press F5 to start a debugging session. Your code will be compiled and uploaded to the device. Progress is shown in the blue status bar at the bottom.