Abstract:The development of SCD configuration tool of smart substation is introduced,and the problems existing in visual function of SCL configuration tools are analyzed. Because the hierarchical visualization function of general SCD configuration tools is weak,the visualization function is limited to virtual terminal visualization and cannot reflect the problems about the hierarchical relationship of smart substation information,a kind of SCD display system which has a good level of information architecture,integration and multiple levels is put forward. By using the hierarchical information integration visualization technology,the structure of the SCD file,the IED model and the physical structure of smart substation are combined together. The visual system will integrate the related images with the re - designing drawings of IED device,which is easy for the commissioning,operation and maintenance personnel to have a better use and understanding of SCD files.