Customize simulation behavior, plant models, diagnostics, code export, and visual appearance through File > Preferences > Settings (search for AutomationView) or in settings.json.
Settings that control the built-in simulator and digital twin plant models. See Simulation Settings.
| Setting | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
automationview.emulation.cycleTimeMs |
number | 100 |
Scan cycle time in milliseconds (10 – 10000) |
automationview.emulation.plantModel |
string | "" |
Relative path to a .yaml or .mjs digital twin plant model file |
Settings for structural and expression validation. See Smart Diagnostics.
| Setting | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
automationview.diagnostics.divergenceOverlap |
boolean | false |
Warn when two branches of an OR divergence can evaluate to TRUE simultaneously (S013) |
Settings for PLC code generation and export. See Export Settings.
| Setting | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
automationview.export.includeComments |
boolean | true |
Include step, transition, and action comments in generated PLC code |
automationview.export.commentLanguage |
enum | en |
Generated comment language (en, fr, de, es, pt) |
automationview.export.autoExport |
boolean | false |
Auto-export project on .seq file change |
automationview.export.autoExportOnSave |
boolean | false |
Export modified sequences on every save |
automationview.export.autoExportDebounceMs |
number | 2000 |
Delay before auto-export triggers in ms (500 – 10000) |
Settings for editor behavior and canvas appearance. See Editor Settings and Sequence View Settings.
| Setting | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
automationview.pythonPath |
string | "auto" |
Path to the Python executable |
automationview.sequenceView.gridSize |
number | 50 |
Canvas grid cell size in pixels (20 – 120) |
automationview.sequenceView.fontSize |
number | 18 |
Canvas text font size in pixels (8 – 36) |
automationview.sequenceView.fontFamily |
enum | Arial |
Canvas text font family |
automationview.sequenceView.conditionStyle |
enum | auto |
Transition condition operator style (auto, grafcet, iec, symbolic) |
automationview.actionToolbar.favorites |
array | MOVE, TON, CTU | Quick-access action combinations in the toolbar |
automationview.actionToolbar.trigger |
enum | modifier |
When the action toolbar is revealed (modifier or always) |
| Setting | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
automationview.templates.folders |
array | [] |
Additional folders scanned for user templates |