A ProTool HMI project may remain accessible from ProTool while failing to open when double-clicked inside STEP 7. This isolates the fault to the ProTool–STEP 7 integration path rather than proving that the HMI project itself is damaged.
Identify the Failure Boundary
| Observed behavior | Engineering implication |
|---|---|
| The HMI project does not open by double-clicking it in STEP 7. | The integrated launch path is not working. |
| ProTool can browse the S7 projects and open the HMI project. | The project remains accessible through ProTool; investigate integration before treating the project as corrupt. |
| ProTool is configured for STEP 7 integration. | The selected configuration alone does not confirm that the integration component is installed and operating correctly. |
Record and Check the Installed Revisions
The reported installation uses STEP 7 5.4 + SP3 + HF1 and ProTool 6.0 SP3. Record the complete revision and service-pack levels of both packages, then check that exact pairing against the applicable Siemens compatibility matrix. The available evidence does not establish whether this pairing is compatible, so do not assume compatibility or incompatibility from the version strings alone.
Repair the STEP 7 Integration
- Run the ProTool installation and reinstall the separate Integration in STEP 7 option.
- If restoring that option does not correct the launch behavior, uninstall and reinstall ProTool, ensuring that STEP 7 integration is selected during installation.
After each action, reopen the S7 project and double-click the HMI project from inside STEP 7. The repair is verified only when this integrated launch succeeds; opening the project directly from ProTool confirms project access but does not verify STEP 7 integration.
FAQ
Why does my ProTool project open directly but not from STEP 7?
This behavior points to the ProTool–STEP 7 integrated launch path. Because ProTool can browse the S7 project and open the HMI, repair the integration before concluding that the project is corrupt.
What should I reinstall when ProTool does not open from STEP 7?
First reinstall the separate Integration in STEP 7 option. If that fails, uninstall and reinstall ProTool with the integration option selected.
Are STEP 7 5.4 SP3 HF1 and ProTool 6.0 SP3 compatible?
The supplied evidence does not confirm the compatibility of that exact pairing. Check both complete revision levels against the applicable Siemens compatibility matrix before changing the software versions.