irBoard 3.0 New Features

Matrix

A table-style item that displays and edits multiple device values in a grid layout.

• Configurable rows and columns
• Assign devices to individual cells
• Customize appearance with design templates
• Add borders and change colors

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AI Import

AI automatically detects and places items from screen images created with drawing software.

• Automatically recognizes item types, positions, and sizes from images
• Import design images created with drawing software to recreate screens

Localization Manager Inspector

A new inspector to manage all translatable text in one place.

• View and edit translation text for page items, message items, and message sets
• Easily identify missing translations
• YAML export/import for bulk translation editing with text editors or AI tools

For details on the localization feature, see Localization (Multilingualization) .

Device Manager

An inspector to view and manage all devices used in your project.

• List all devices in use
• Check for duplicate or unused devices
• YAML export/import for bulk device assignment editing

Data Logging

Added the ability to automatically record PLC device values to CSV files.

• Create multiple configurations and record simultaneously
• Supports Time Series mode and Table mode
• Interval recording or bit trigger recording
• Auto-export in CSV / Excel format
• View and export sessions during runtime
• Import / export configurations via YAML / CSV

YAML Project Format

Projects can now be created and edited using human-readable YAML text files, enabling AI-powered project generation.

• Export projects as YAML for review, version control, or editing
• Import YAML files to create or update projects
• AI-friendly format with comprehensive documentation for automated project creation
• Includes device lists, localization, message sets, and all item configurations

Multi-Selection Mode

Improved item selection behavior.

• Normal mode: Tap to select a single item
• Multi-selection mode: Double-tap to enter, then tap to add/remove items
• Tap an empty area to return to normal mode
• Cmd+A to select all (automatically enters multi-selection mode)

Meter Zones

Meters now support colored zones to visually indicate value ranges.

• Define multiple zones with custom colors and value ranges
• Zones are displayed as colored arcs on the meter face
• Add zones individually or use the 3-zone preset (green/yellow/red)
• Fully supported in YAML import/export