Start the System Platform IDE
- Last UpdatedSep 12, 2023
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You start the System Platform IDE by selecting the System Platform IDE icon from from your computer’s Start menu or the Windows Apps window.
To start the System Platform IDE
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Click the Apps icon on the Windows Start window to show the Apps window.
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Locate the AVEVA System Platform app group.
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Select the AVEVA System Platform IDE icon.

The IDE Home dialog box appears.

To create a new Galaxy, select the New button on the right. You can also select one of the Galaxy templates that are shown.
Some Details
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You must connect to a Galaxy before the System Platform IDE opens. That means you must create a Galaxy before opening the IDE for the first time.
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Your product licenses must be activated before starting the System Platform IDE
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Users must be a member of the aaConfigTools Windows user group to connect to a Galaxy from the IDE. Assign users to this group through the Local Users and Groups utility of the Windows Control Panel.
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For more information, see the "Steps to Create a Galaxy" topic in the Application Server Help.