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Connect Project to Control System

This guide explains how to connect an existing AVStudio project to a control system using a WebSocket token. This enables real-time communication between your interface and the processor during testing and deployment.

Note

If you haven’t created a project yet, refer to How to Create a Project before proceeding.

What You'll Need​

Before connecting, make sure you have the following:

  • An existing AVStudio project
  • Access to a control processor
  • The IP address, IPID, and WebSocket token for your processor
  • A basic control setup (e.g. digital input/output project for testing)

Access Project Settings​

To begin:

  1. Open your project in AVStudio.
  2. Click Project Settings in the left sidebar.
  3. Open the Control System section.

Configure Control System Details​

In the Control System settings, enter:

FieldDescription
Processor IPThe IP address of the processor you’re connecting to
IPIDThe integration partner ID used by your project (e.g., 1991)
WebSocket TokenThe secure token that enables real-time communication with the processor

👉 After entering the details, click Save.

🔒 The WebSocket token allows AVStudio to establish a real-time connection for sending commands and receiving feedback during development.

Use the Toolbox for Real-Time Testing​

Once your project is connected:

  1. Open the Toolbox panel from the top toolbar.
  2. Ensure it uses the same IP and token from your settings.
  3. The Toolbox will connect and display real-time signal status.

You can now:

  • Trigger commands from your interface
  • View processor responses live
  • Confirm logic and behavior without compiling

Test with a Simple Setup​

Try connecting to a basic control project with:

  • One digital input
  • Two digital outputs

This allows you to:

  • Send a signal from the UI
  • See feedback from the control system immediately

✅ If you can see feedback in the Toolbox, your connection is working correctly.

Troubleshooting Tips​

Having trouble connecting? Try the following:

  • Verify that the processor is powered on and network-accessible
  • Confirm that the IPID and WebSocket token match exactly
  • Refresh the browser and re-open the Toolbox

Connecting your project to a control system is the first step in building dynamic, data-driven UIs in AVStudio. In the next article, we’ll explore how to create interactive elements like buttons and bind them to control logic.