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Installation & Setup

This guide walks you through installing and setting up AnyAutomation Studio.

1. System Requirements

  • Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
  • Siemens TIA Portal V15, V16, V17, V18, V19, V20 or V21
  • RAM: Minimum 4 GB, 8 GB recommended
  • Hard disk: 2 GB free space
  • Internet connection for license validation (at least every 14 days, 14-day offline tolerance)
  • Internet connection for the AI Chat function (optional, when an AI provider is configured)
  • Administrator rights for installation

2. Installation

  1. Download the installer from the GitHub releases page
  2. Run the installer
  3. Choose the installation path
  4. Complete the installation
  5. Start AnyAutomation Studio

3. License Activation

  1. Create an account or sign in (email + 6-digit code)
  2. Choose a tier (Basic, Pro, Pro+, Enterprise) or start a 30-day trial
  3. For paid tiers: complete the Stripe Checkout, or buy on invoice by emailing support@anyautomation.ch (the activation code arrives once payment is in)
  4. Start AnyAutomation Studio: sign in with the same account
  5. Hardware binding happens automatically on first sign-in
  6. The software is activated

4. Siemens TIA Openness Group

For TIA Portal to permit an Openness connection, your Windows user must be a member of the local "Siemens TIA Openness" group. This is a Siemens requirement.

  1. Open Computer Management
  2. Local Users and Groups → Groups → "Siemens TIA Openness"
  3. Add your Windows user as a member
  4. Sign out and back in so the group membership takes effect

5. TIA Portal Integration

  • Open a TIA Portal project directly from file or attach to a running TIA Portal instance
  • Check permissions
  • Test the connection
  • Start using

6. Updates

Automatic update check on startup. Updates are downloaded and installed after confirmation.

7. Troubleshooting

  • Check admin rights
  • Check membership in the "Siemens TIA Openness" group
  • Check the hardware binding in the web portal
  • Start TIA Portal in the same user context

Disclaimer:

The software is provided "as is". The provider assumes no liability for damages arising from use or installation. See EULA and Disclaimer for details.

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