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The Signal/Slot Editor view

Through the Signal/Slot Editor view, you can make signal/slot connections between widgets on the form, without having to type python code.

To do this:

Procedure

  1. Press the + button to add a new signal/slot item.

  2. Double-click on the sender field to select the widget that sends the signal (showing the objectName properties of all widgets).

  3. Double-click on the signal field to select the signal you want to connect, from the list of sender signals.

  4. Double-click on the receiver field to select the widget which receives the signal (showing the objectName properties of all widgets).

  5. Finally, double-click on the slot field to select the signal you want to connect, from the list of receiver slots:

Note

The custom signals and slots on Amesim widgets are not available in the signal/slots combo-boxes

Connections using them still have to be made in python code

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/254352342/PL20250521841123434.amesim_collection.App_Designer/xid1018178 · retrieved 2026-07-17