Version 6.3 of Automation Studio has been released on June 30th, including the open beta for Automation Studio Code, a modern editor experience
Key Features of Automation Studio 6.3
Import of hybrid libraries
Command line tool for import of 3rd party devices
Inclusion of Automation Studio Code open beta
ST-OOP support in AS Code
Key Features of AS Code
Fully compatible with Automation Studio 6 projects
Modern editors for Structure Text and C/C++
- Syntax error highlighting
- Mini map for easy code navigation
- Multiline edit
- Changeable themes (dark/light/…)
- References and refactoring
ST-OOP Support
Git integration
Full integration with AS Copilot (AI assistant) – Copilot Account required
Extensible through a large pool of available plugins
Static code analysis
License overview
- Standard Automation Studio licenses are applicable
- No additional license for Automation Studio Code
- Usage of Automation Studio Copilot free until end of 2025 (rate limited)
QnA
Q: [Are there known limitations for AS Code usage?]
- Yes, there are still topics being worked on
- No localization support: AS Code UI is currently English-only.
- PVI License (1TG0500.01) is recommended for a smooth debug and transfer experience.
- Debugging may not work reliably with AR versions >= 6.3.0 and <= 6.3.3. It is recommended to use AR versions prior to or above this
range for best compatibility. - Structured Text language support is incomplete: These limitations primarily affect the editor experience (e.g. code navigation, symbol
renaming, IntelliSense) and do not impact the ability to build or deploy the project.
Q: [Are there limits in the Copilot usage]
- Yes, separate limits apply for chat messages and code completions. You can inspect the remaining usage by opening the AS Copilot menu via the status bar at the bottom of the IDE window.
Related topics/additional info
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