AutomationView does not connect directly to download the code to a PLC. Instead, it generates PLC-compatible code that you can import into your target PLC software (like Codesys, TIA Portal, etc.).
Using the User Interface (Button):
Right-click on your project folder in the File Explorer to open the context menu. Navigate to the Export submenu and click the Generate PLC Code button (Export icon).
Using the Command Palette:
It is also possible via the Command Palette:
Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)..seq sequences into Structured Text (ST) or the appropriate PLC vendor format.You then open your vendor's software and import the generated code to deploy it to your PLC.