The ISaVIEW plug-in provides ISaGRAF 6 workbench users with a simple integrated human-machine interface. The ISaVIEW pages are mapped to the automation project structure. ISaVIEW is integrated into the workbench for simultaneous visualization and programming of process control. It provides predefined, customizable and ready-to-use set of objects. Animation can be modified graphically. Design and on-line modes are also available to eliminate the need to recompile. ISaVIEW allows users to create groups of basic objects.