| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Simulation won’t start | Check for disconnected nodes (red dots). Ensure all components have valid parameters. | | Hydraulic pressure never builds | Verify the pump is running and the relief valve setting is above the load pressure. | | Electrical components not switching | Ensure a power supply (e.g., 24V DC) is connected to the circuit rails. | | Slow performance on modern PC | Right-click the executable > Properties > Compatibility > Run as Windows XP (SP3). | | Printing/exporting blank images | Use “Copy as Metafile” and paste into MS Word instead of direct bitmap export. |
| Feature | AS 3.0.5 | Siemens TIA Portal V13 | Codesys 3.5 | |--------|-----------|------------------------|--------------| | Motion integration | Excellent | Good | Medium | | HMI editor | Integrated | Integrated | Separate | | Cost | High | High | Low (runtime license) | | Community/support | Small | Large | Medium-large | | Cross-platform | Windows only | Windows only | Windows + Linux | Automation studio 3.0.5