This page summarizes how AI can assist on creating solutions using the MCP for Designer tools

AI Integration → MCP for Designer In Action | AI MCP for Designer Connector

How It Works

  1. Connect — Claude Desktop connects to Designer via MCP
  2. Describe — Tell AI what you need in plain English
  3. Watch — Changes appear directly in Designer
  4. Refine — Continue the conversation to adjust

Visual Feedback

When AI is connected, Designer shows:

  • "AI MCP" badge — Orange label in the toolbar
  • Orange border — Glowing border around the working area

You always know when AI is actively controlling the Designer.

Example Prompts

What You SayWhat AI Does
"Create 10 temperature tags in the Boiler folder"Creates Tag.Boiler/Temp1 through Temp10 with proper naming
"Connect to a Siemens S7-1500 at 192.168.1.100"Creates Channel + Node with correct protocol settings
"Build a dashboard showing all pump statuses"Creates Dashboard display with cells for each pump
"Add high/low alarms for TankLevel"Creates alarm items with proper conditions and groups
"Where is Tag.Flow1 used?"Queries cross-references and shows all usages
"Show me the Tags tab"Navigates Designer to the UNS Tags view

What AI Can Configure

ModuleObjects
UNSTags, UserTypes (UDTs), TagProviders, Enumerations
DevicesChannels, Nodes, Points (all protocols)
AlarmsGroups, Items, Areas
HistorianTags, Tables, Storage Locations
DisplaysCanvas, Dashboards, Symbols
ScriptsTasks, Classes, Expressions
DatasetsDBs, Queries, Tables, Files
SecurityUsers, Permissions, Policies

Not Just a Code Generator

Traditional GeneratorsMCP for Designer
Generate output, then doneWork side-by-side with AI continuously
Output goes to filesChanges appear directly in Designer
One-shot generationIterative conversation with full context
Limited to templatesAI understands your entire solution

Get Started

→ Setup instructions:  AI MCP for Designer Connector

→ Overview of all AI features:  AI MCP for Designer Connector


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