Welcome Page Settings (Reference): Designer home page is the entry point for solution configuration. Access it using the HOME icon in the top-left area. It provides:
- User login management
- Solution information display
- User preferences customization
- Recent changes tracking
- Quick help links
User Login
Default user is GUEST with full editing privileges in new solutions. The Security module can restrict access to specific configuration areas.
| User Type | Default Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Guest | Full edit (new solutions) | Can be restricted |
| Authenticated | Based on role | Security module controlled |
See Security Module for access configuration.
Solution Information
Displays key solution details:
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Target | Product family and model | FrameworX 1500 |
| Framework | Target framework version | .NET 8 or .NET 4.8 |
| Tag Count | Local vs external tags | Local: 1,234 / External: 567 |
| Version | Solution version | 1.2.0 |
| Modified | Last save timestamp | 2024-12-15 14:30 |
Solution Explorer Preferences
Filtering Options
Control which modules appear in Solution Explorer:
| Filter | Shows | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| All Modules | Everything | Experienced users |
| Basic Features | Common functions only | Simple solutions |
| Unified Namespace | Tags, Templates, Assets | Data configuration |
| Process Modules | Devices, Alarms, Historian | Real-time configuration |
| Application Modules | Datasets, Reports, Scripts | Application logic |
Explorer Style
| Style | Behavior | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Accordion | Auto-collapse inactive sections | Focus on current task |
| Tree | Maintain open/closed state | Multi-area work |
Designer User Preferences
Customize workspace behavior:
Theme Settings
| Setting | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Theme | Sky, Dark, Navy, etc. | Color scheme |
| Switch at | 5pm - 9pm | Auto-switch to dark theme |
Theme transitions:
- Sky → Navy
- Steel → Graphite
- Light → Dark
- Pearl → Indigo
- Gold → Coffee
Display Options
| Setting | Function | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Show Quick Help | Display help panel | Enabled |
| Collapse Menu on Draw | Auto-hide explorer in Draw | Disabled |
Save Options
| Setting | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-save | Off, On Close, 5/10/15 min | Automatic saving |
| Export Changes | Enable/Disable | Auto-export to Git folder |
Recent Changes Panel
Displays last modified objects:
| Column | Shows | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Object | Name and type | Click to navigate |
| Module | Configuration area | Context info |
| Modified | Timestamp | Sort by time |
| User | Who made change | Audit trail |
Quick Help Section
Right-side panel with:
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| Getting Started | New user guides |
| Documentation | Links to help |
| Videos | Tutorial links |
| Support | Contact options |
File Export Settings
When "Automatically Export Changes" is enabled:
| Format | Location | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| CSV | Git/CSV/ | Spreadsheet review |
| JSON | Git/JSON/ | Version control |
Export path: SolutionFolder/SolutionData/Git/
Performance Impact
| Setting | Impact | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-save frequent | Higher disk I/O | 10-15 min for normal use |
| Export enabled | Additional saves | Enable for version control |
| All modules shown | Memory usage | Filter for large solutions |
Best Practices
For New Users
- Start with Basic Features filter
- Enable Quick Help
- Use longer auto-save intervals
For Large Solutions
- Use module filtering
- Enable collapse on Draw
- Consider manual save
For Team Development
- Enable export changes
- Use consistent themes
- Document filter preferences
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