CIMPLICITY 8.5 is a legacy but widely used version of GE Vernova's (formerly GE Digital) enterprise HMI/SCADA platform. Here are three draft options for a post, depending on your goal: Option 1: The "Looking for Support" Post
One of the strongest selling points of Cimplicity 8.5 is its seamless integration with Proficy Historian.
Security: Older versions may lack the latest certificate-based communication and Global Discovery Server (GDS) features found in newer versions like 11.1 or 2026. cimplicity 8.5
Running CIMPLICITY 8.5 successfully requires specific legacy environments:
Object-Oriented Design: Create reusable objects to slash development time and maintain consistency across projects. CIMPLICITY 8
While GE Digital has since released much newer versions (like CIMPLICITY 2023 or 2024), version 8.5 remains a "workhorse" in many stable industrial environments. Many facilities operate on a "if it isn't broken, don't fix it" mentality, especially in highly regulated industries like pharmaceuticals or water treatment.
Trial Evaluation: If an upgrade is considered, a free trial is available to test newer HMI/SCADA features alongside existing infrastructure. don't fix it" mentality
Is anyone else still running CIMPLICITY 8.5 on their plant floor? While it's a solid, proven workhorse, we’re starting to hit some hurdles with OS compatibility and modern driver integration. I’m curious—for those still on 8.5: