Zeugwerk Creator

Zeugwerk Creator is a development extension for TwinCAT XAE Shell and Visual Studio. It generates and manages Framework-based PLC code from a graphical interface, so you spend less time on boilerplate and more time on application logic.

Creator works with new Zeugwerk Framework projects and with existing PLC solutions - you can adopt the Framework incrementally using Creator's Prepare Zeugwerk option, without touching legacy code.

What's in this section

Feature	What it does
Framework Integration	Generate Framework projects, add units and equipment, manage licenses - the main Creator workflow.
Snippets	Insert reusable code snippets for common Framework patterns directly in the editor.
Backup / Restore	Save and restore project state for safer experimentation and recovery.
Documentation Generator	Generate API documentation from PLC source comments using zkdoc.
Service Panel	Commission and control a running Zeugwerk application from the IDE without an HMI.
Test Explorer	Discover and run unit tests built on TcUnit or Zeugwerk Testbench directly from the IDE.

Getting started

Install Creator through the Zeugwerk Development Kit (includes a trial license). Then follow Framework Integration to create your first Framework project, or Create Quickstart with Creator for a guided walkthrough.

For pricing and licensing, see zeugwerk.at/products/creator or contact us.