<!-- Softwell WinCC VBScript 20-Part Tutorial · Blog 01 · updated 2026-08-29 --> WinCC VBScript Guide for HMI Automation
Easy Testing Method: Every main code example on this page is followed by a copy-ready InputBox + MsgBox test. Use the dialog version first to understand the result, then move to the original WinCC/SQL code. Database writes and equipment commands are previewed or simulated unless the original example is already intended as a lab action.
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This article follows Softwell's SQL-standard technical format: focused intent, structured learning, practical context and connected topic navigation.

WinCC VBScript · Beginner to Project Level
WinCC VBScript Tutorial for SCADA Automation

Follow the chapters in sequence; every tutorial reuses the same SQF furnace project.

Blog 01 of 20Blog 02 →
Running project: SQF_DB.dbo.tblEvent · SQF_No · ChargeNo · Event_From · Event_To · Temp_Set/Temp_Act · Cp_Set/Cp_Act · Oil_Set/Oil_Act · Jacket_Set/Jacket_Act · Fan_Status
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01. WinCC VBScript Tutorial for SCADA Automation02. WinCC VBScript Keywords Tutorial: Step-by-Step Guide03. WinCC VBScript Variables, Operators & Data Conversion04. IF, ElseIf & Select Case in WinCC VBScript05. WinCC VBScript Loops & Arrays: FOR, Do While, ReDim06. Sub, Function, ByVal & ByRef in WinCC VBScript07. Read and Write WinCC Tags with VBScript: HMIRuntime Guide08. WinCC Global Script VBS Actions & Triggers09. WinCC VBScript Operator Input Validation & Command Gating10. Control WinCC Graphics Designer Objects with VBScript11. WinCC VBScript Screen Navigation, Popups & Faceplates12. WinCC VBScript Alarm & Event Handling13. WinCC VBScript Recipe & Batch Parameter Management14. WinCC VBScript Error Handling & Runtime Diagnostics15. Create SQL Server Database & Table Using WinCC VBScript16. WinCC VBScript SQL Server CRUD with ADODB17. Export WinCC Tag Data to CSV Using VBScript18. Generate Excel Reports from WinCC Using VBScript19. WinCC VBScript: 28 Practical SCADA Examples20. WinCC VBScript 5-Day Practical Code Manual

WinCC VB Scripting Training

WinCC VB Scripting Training for SCADA runtime automation, tag read write, SQL connection, reports, alarms, popups and operator workflow automation.

VBRuntime automation for WinCC Explorer SCADA projects
SQLTag handling, SQL logging, reports and operator actions
SCADACorporate and in-plant training for SCADA teams
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Industry 4.0 Academy Path

Module 01 / VBScript Basics

Syntax, variables, conditions, loops and WinCC script editor workflow

5 Days Corporate Format

Module 02 / Tag & Screen Automation

Tag read/write, buttons, popups, alarms and operator actions

Industrial Examples

Module 03 / SQL & Reporting

ADO connection, data insert, query, reports and troubleshooting

Hands-on Practical
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Why WinCC VB Scripting Training?

VBScript extends WinCC SCADA by automating operator actions, tag operations, SQL logging, popups, reports and runtime utilities.

SCADA Automation

Automate repeated operator and engineering tasks.

SQL Logging

Send runtime data to SQL Server using scripts.

Operator Utilities

Create popup, reset, report and diagnostic buttons.

Project Support

Improve maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA projects.

Learning Curve

Step-by-step skill path for corporate and engineering teams.

WinCC Tags
VBScript Basics
Button Action
Tag Read
Tag Write
Alarm Utility
SQL ADO
Reports
Diagnostics

Skills & Tools Covered

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WinCC Explorer
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VBScript
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Global Script
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Tags
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Alarms
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Trends
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SQL Server
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ADO
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Popup
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Runtime
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Reports
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Diagnostics

Training Fees & Formats

Fee details and batch plan can be shared based on training mode, participant count, project scope and online / offline / corporate requirement.

Online Training

Live instructor-led sessions with practical demonstrations, assignments and doubt support.

Offline / Classroom

Hands-on training at Softwell Automation with industrial examples and guided practice.

Corporate / In-Plant

Customized training for engineering teams based on plant equipment, project requirement and schedule.

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Training Methodology

Designed for corporate teams and working engineers who need practical project understanding.

1Theory
2Demo
3Hands-on
4Industrial Example
5Mini Project
6Q&A

Detailed Curriculum

Course-specific detailed curriculum preserved for WinCC VB Scripting.

Industrial Applications

Tag Utilities

Read/write SCADA tags

Report Button

Generate operator reports

SQL Historian

Insert plant data to SQL

Popup Screen

Operator input workflow

Diagnostics

Runtime troubleshooting

WinCC VB Scripting Training FAQ

Who should join WinCC VB Scripting training?

SCADA engineers, maintenance teams and automation engineers working with WinCC Explorer can join.

Do you cover SQL connection?

Yes. The training covers ADO connection, insert/query concept and reporting workflow.

Is this for WinCC Explorer?

Yes. The course is focused on WinCC Explorer style runtime scripting and plant SCADA utilities.

Can you customize examples?

Yes. Examples can be customized based on tags, alarm logic, reports and operator screens used in your project.

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SQF Running Project Lab · Blog 01

Master SQF project architecture

WinCC Runtime Tags
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VBScript
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SQF_DB.dbo.tblEvent
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SQL History / CSV / Excel Report

Easy TestEasy Test 1 — InputBox + MsgBox

Copy this test into a WinCC VBS action or Windows VBScript test file where applicable.

Dim TestInput
TestInput = InputBox("Enter a test value for Example 1", "Easy Test 1 — InputBox + MsgBox", "TEST")
If TestInput = "" Then
    MsgBox "Test cancelled.", vbInformation, "Quick Test"
Else
    MsgBox "Input received: " & TestInput & vbCrLf & _
           "Now run/compare the original example above.", vbInformation, "Quick Test"
End If
Use this same data path throughout the 20 tutorials. Blog 01 is the map; later chapters build each block.
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