5.8 Linking the HMI software with STEP 7If you want to make it possible to start STEP 7 directly from the user interface of the installedHMI software, add a softkey to it.Requirement● STEP 7 V5.5 SP3 or higher is installed● The SINUMERIK Add-on for STEP 7 V5.5 or higher is installed● An HMI software version is installed (SINUMERIK Operate or HMI Pro sl)● The Service Desktop is activeProcedureTo add a softkey to the menu of the HMI software for starting STEP 7, proceed as follows:1. Double-click the "STEP7-Authorizing" desktop icon.ResultA softkey for starting STEP 7 has been added to the HMI software. This softkey requires accesslevel 3.In C:\Program Files (x86)\Siemens\MotionControl\compat\add_on\oemframe.ini, the following settings have been made for this purpose:[s7tgtopx]; with HMI-Advanced: eliminate minimize- / maximize-buttons of theSTEP7-windowWindowStyle_Off=196608; with HMI-Advanced: switch to previous task when STEP7 is terminatednSwitchToTaskAfterTermination= -2NoteAdjustments for OEM configurationsThe entries in oemframe.ini can be modified for OEM configurations.For more information about templates for parameterizing the system, see Section Directorystructure and file conventions (Page 14).Installing and configuring updates and automation software5.8 Linking the HMI software with STEP 7PCU Base Software (IM10)Commissioning Manual, 12/2017, 6FC5397-1DP40-6BA1 107