We are excited to announce that Copia now offers a graphical rendering feature for Codesys SFC (Sequential Function Chart)!

With this newly added graphical rendering feature, users can easily view and compare their SFC-based logic directly in the Copia Desktop and Web App, in it's native form. This feature simplifies version control by providing a straightforward overview of the project’s logic, making it faster and easier to identify differences between versions.

In addition, we also provide Code Commenting for this feature as well, to allow users to add comments directly on the graphical code, for quick and easy code review!

We’re proud to offer this new feature and we hope it will help our users better manage their automation projects.

We have exciting news to share with all our Codesys users! We are proud to announce that Copia now supports the rendering of Codesys Function Block Diagrams (FBDs).

Based on user feedback and requests, we have expanded our Codesys support to include this popular language.  Having the ability to view FBD in its native graphical format should greatly simplify the process of reviewing and debugging code.  In addition, code commenting is provided, which allows you to add comments to the graphical diagrams as well.

We hope that this new feature will help our users design, create, review and deploy their control systems more efficiently.  If you have any questions about the feature, please don't hesitate to contact us.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of a new feature to DeviceLink – Slack notifications for your Site backup results!

We understand how important it is for you to make sure your backups are running correctly and successfully. That’s why we’ve added this new feature to give you peace of mind that your data is being properly backed up. 

It's easy to set up the feature using webhooks.  In a matter of minutes, you can receive notifications in your favorite Slack Channel if a backup has detected changes or not, or if there was a failure, perhaps due to a device issue.

Thank you for using DeviceLink! We’re always looking for ways to make your experience better, and we hope you find this new feature helpful. Read more about it in our Documentation.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

It is our pleasure to announce that Copia now renders Rockwell Studio 5000 Sequential Function Chart (SFC) language. This new feature allows users to view, compare and analyze SFCs for their projects.

Rockwell SFCs are a common language used in automation.  With Copia’s new feature, customers can use either the Web or Desktop app to visualize their SFC routines.  In addition, Copia provides Code Commenting during the Code review and Pull Request process, so that users can add comments directly on the SFC diagram.  

Copia’s new SFC rendering and code commenting feature is an invaluable tool for users looking to streamline their code development and review processes.

Copia Automation is thrilled to announce the release of our automated backup solution for Schneider Control Expert. Managing and monitoring your Control Expert PLC's for changes has never been easier! Thanks to DeviceLink's quick setup workflow, you can effortlessly track changes to your device logic, visualize them in your web browser, and even have Copia auto-commit them to your Main or a dedicated machine-state branch.

Get started now with Copia's DeviceLink support for Schneider Control Expert and take control of your automation changes. It's time to simplify your workflow and ensure the safety of your valuable data.

More information is available in our product documentation.

Hey, great news! Copia just dropped the Sequential Function Chart (SFC) rendering feature for B&R Automation Studio! This means they've finally ticked off the most sought-after languages for the software. Now, customers can easily spot the variations in their preferred graphical languages, making it a breeze to catch errors and speed up code reviews. Enjoy!

Copia is thrilled to unveil the latest advancements in functionality for B&R Automation Studio. We are now offering rendering capabilities for Ladder Diagrams (.ld files). With this exciting update, our customers can conveniently visualize their Ladder changes within the Copia web and desktop app. This enhanced feature allows users to gain a clearer understanding of the modifications made and the reasons behind them, with every commit. 

Copia Automation now supports the automatic backup of Siemens Step7 TIA Portal projects via DeviceLink.  This includes support for v15.1 through v18.  Single and multi-station projects are supported.  

With DeviceLink, you can monitor your devices for change, and keep a complete history of any updates made at the controller.  The DeviceLink auto-commit feature will keep your repository "up to date" with the latest project changes.  In addition, with Copia's git-based source control, you can choose to merge device-level changes back into development branches, including review and approval options to complement your internal processes.

Read more about how Copia and DeviceLink are protecting your Siemens automation assets!

With the release of the Copia Desktop App v0.0.92, Copia now supports Siemens Step7 TIA Portal v18!  This includes support for rendering and comparison, as well as auto-archive.  (DeviceLink support coming soon, contact us for more information).  

You can read more about our support for Siemens Step7 TIA Portal v18 in our Documentation.

Just in time for the holidays, Copia has released the new and improved Rockwell Advanced Tag Merge!🎅🎄 

Rockwell Advanced Tag Merge allows you to selectively choose and merge tags from each branch when conflicts arise. No more manual tag merging or choosing all tags from one branch. You can now pick which tag changes are most important and merge them all in one operation.

We hope this improves your experience and streamlines your review process! Read more about this new feature in our product documentation.