This manual provides you with an overview of programming with STEP 7. It is intended to assist you with installing and starting the software. It explains the process for creating programs and describes the different elements of a user program.
This manual is intended for people who carry out automation tasks with STEP 7 software and who use SIMATIC S7 automation systems.
We recommend that you first familiarize yourself with the examples in the “Getting Started with STEP 7” manual. They represent a simple approach to the topic dealt with in more depth in the “Programming with STEP 7” manual.