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TwinCat 3 is a popular automation software suite developed by Bekhoff Automation
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We will install TwinCat 3 on a virtual box running Windows 11
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TwinCat 3 provides an integrated development environment, IDE, for programming, configuring, and commissioning automation systems
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It is ideal for developing and testing your PLC code before purchasing hardware
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If you plan to work with TwinCat 3, installing it on your computer is one of the first steps
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In this guide, we will walk you through installing TwinCat 3 step by step
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Detailed information contained in this video can be found at ACCautomation.ca. A link has been put in the description below
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The website offers extensive links, references, and coding samples, making it a one-stop
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shop for all your automation queries. ACC Automation.C. 1, download the installer
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The first step is downloading the Twin Cat 3 installer from the Bekhoff website
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You must create an account and log in to access the download page
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Once logged in, select the latest version of Twin Cat 3 and download the installer file
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TwinCat 3 extended automation engineering, XAE, requires Windows 10 or 11. The hardware will include the following
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Processor speed 1.8 gigahertz or faster, dual core or better is recommended
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Main memory, at least 4 gigabytes RAM, with TC's A-Shell 64, 16 gigabytes RAM recommended
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Hard disk space, 10 gigabytes of available memory if Visual Studio, is not installed
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Hard disk speed using a solid drive SSD is recommended Graphics card the minimum supported resolution should be 720p 120 by 720 Support for Full HD Resolution 1920 by 1080 or higher is recommended
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Step 2, run the installer. Once the installer file is downloaded, located in your downloads folder and double-click on it to run it
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The user account control will ask if you want the TwinCat 3.1 full setup package to make changes
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to your device. Select Yes. The setup package will then prepare the InstallShield wizard to take you through the setup progress
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You will be presented with the Welcome screen, which provides an overview of the installation process
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Click on the next button to proceed. Step 3, select the complete the complete
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to install. You must agree to the software license agreement before proceeding
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Select, I accept the terms in the license agreement. Select Next. TwinCat uses third-party software
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You must accept the license agreement terms that third-party software will be installed
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Select Next. The installer provides two options, full installation and, custom installation
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If you are unsure which components you need, select the full installation option
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Otherwise, select the custom installation option and choose the components you want to install
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Click on the next button to proceed. You will be presented with a summary of the installation settings
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Review the settings to make sure that everything is correct. If you need to make any changes, click the back button to return to the previous step
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If everything looks good, click the install. click the install button to start the installation process
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Step 4 wait for the installation to complete The installation process will take some time to complete The duration of the installation process will depend on the components you selected to install
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During the installation process, the installer will display the installation progress. Wait for the installation to complete
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Step 5. Twitch TwinCat 3. Once the installation is complete, select Finish
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Due to the Bekhov TwinCat software's changes to the system, you must restart your system
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Select Yes. Wait for the restart and Windows update to complete. To start TwinCat 3, we can right-click the TwinCat config mode in the Windows System tray
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This will bring up a menu where we can select TwinCat XAE, TCsA Shell, to start the program
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The TwinCat version 3 splash screen will be displayed as the IDE software loads
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We can also start this software by selecting TwinCat XAE shell under the applications in the Windows menu When the TC A program appears you will see several windows open in the environment
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Use the pin icon to minimize and send to the edges of the display Windows environment
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The Twin Cat 3 Start page is displayed. Here is one way to open or create a
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new TwinCat project. Installing TwinCat 3 is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few steps
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I recommend installing this on a virtual machine like virtual box. TwinCat 3 can be set up to run on a dedicated CPU core of your computer
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This computer-based control software can configure the computer CPU cores, a virtual machine is best for your prototype projects
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Following this step-by-step guide, you can install TwinCat 3 on your computer and explore its features
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TwinCat 3 is a powerful automation software suite that can help you develop and deploy automation systems quickly and easily
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