Cimplicity 8.5 [ 2024 ]
CIMPLICITY 8.5 is a robust HMI/SCADA platform by GE Digital (now part of GE Vernova
B. Connectivity & Drivers
- Native .NET Support: Version 8.5 allowed for tighter integration with .NET assemblies, allowing developers to write custom scripts in C# or VB.NET and embed them directly into screens.
- Enhanced Trending: Improved Historian integration for real-time and historical data trending within the HMI screens.
- Unicode Support: This version improved multi-language support, making it viable for global deployment.
- Symbol Library: Included a vast library of pre-built industrial graphics (pipes, valves, motors) and support for "Smart Objects" where a single symbol could represent multiple device states.
Limitations of CIMPLICITY 8.5 (vs. Modern Versions)
Note:
⚠️ CIMPLICITY 8.5 is an older version (released ~2014). GE Digital has moved to newer versions (10.x, 11.x, 2023). Use 8.5 only if you are maintaining legacy systems. For new projects, migrate to a current version that supports modern Windows and security standards. cimplicity 8.5
