Vijeo Designer Basic is the configuration software used for programming Schneider Electric’s Magelis Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), specifically the compact XBT N, XBT R, and XBT GT series. Version 1.3 is a legacy release, widely used for maintaining older industrial equipment. Because it is legacy software, the download process is not straightforward and requires a specific approach to avoid malware or non-functional files.
Schneider’s official download center may no longer list version 1.3 directly, instead offering newer versions. If you must have 1.3, you may need a valid MySchneider account and search the Archives section or contact technical support. vijeo designer basic 1.3 download
Before downloading, ensure your workstation meets the following hardware and software specifications: Requirement Specification Windows XP (SP3), Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 (32 and 64 bit) CPU Pentium 4 - 2 GHz or faster recommended Memory (RAM) 1 GB minimum (2 GB or more recommended) Disk Space 2.0 GB or more available on hard disk Vijeo Designer Basic is the configuration software used
Before installing, ensure your PC meets the following technical specifications to avoid performance issues: Schneider’s official download center may no longer list
For any new work, use (successor to Vijeo Designer) – it’s also free for basic HMIs and supports modern Windows.
The "Vijeo Designer Basic" software package includes the runtime software (what runs on the HMI) and the development environment. If you download v1.3, check for "Service Packs" or "Driver Updates" immediately after installing. Communication drivers for newer PLCs were often released separately from the main software core.
| Feature | Availability | |---------|--------------| | Drag-and-drop HMI screen design | ✅ | | Predefined objects (buttons, lamps, meters, sliders) | ✅ | | Support for Modbus RTU / TCP | ✅ | | Alarms (discrete & analog) | ✅ | | Data logging to USB/SD (depending on HMI model) | ✅ | | Multilingual text (up to 10 languages) | ✅ | | Recipe management | ✅ | | Simulation mode (test without HMI hardware) | ✅ | | (Twido, M221, M241 via Modbus) | ✅ | | Communication with non-Schneider PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi) | ❌ – Basic version only supports Modbus RTU/TCP generic | | OPC server support | ❌ | | VBScript / advanced scripting | ❌ (only basic actions) | | Vector graphics / modern UI styling | ❌ |