Overview
A Solution represents a complete application built using the platform. It stores all configuration data in a .dbsln file, including tags, alarms, device settings, graphical displays, scripts, and more.
When creating a new solution, the system generates a new .dbsln file with initial metadata like name and description. The remaining configuration is performed using the Designer tool.
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Creating New Solutions
To create a new solution, in the Solutions Manager, click the New... button at the top of the solution list to start the New Solution Wizard.
Wizard Step 1 - Product Features
Define the Product Series for your solution by selecting the product family and the product model.
The software platform technology powers four product options:
- Unlimited: Unlimited tags, unlimited users, unlimited communication points, and all platform features.
- FactoryStudio: Scalable models based on the number of communication points, enabling SCADA, MES, Advanced HMI, and a wide range of industrial applications.
- EdgeMachine: Scalable models based on the number of communication points, with a subset of features typically required for HMI on machines and embedded devices.
- EdgeConnect: Scalable models based on the data connections
For details about product families and licensing models, see the Product Series page.
You can select the FrameworX product when creating solutions for unlimited communication points and unlimited users.
Product Models and Licenses
Solution Configuration tools are available free of charge, but a license is required to deploy your solution in a production environment.
The Product Family and Model (number of points) selected when creating a new solution should reflect the intended license you plan to acquire for production installation.
You still can change those settings after creating the solution, in the Designer tool under Solution Settings.
Wizard Step 3 - Solution Name and template
Define the name and review the location for saving your solution file. Then, you can select a solution template and press the Create New Solution button. If no template was selected, the HeaderLayout template will be used by default.
Solution Templates
Solution templates help you start faster by providing preconfigured components, settings, and modules. These templates can be customized to suit your specific application needs.
Examples of templates include starter layouts for web-based, desktop, or mobile solutions. Some templates are included with the software, and you can also create or import your own.
Adding New Templates
The templates available when creating a new solution are standard solution files located in the user's Documents folder under Templates.
To use a template received from a vendor or integrator, simply copy the .dbsln file into the Templates folder located in your Documents directory. You can also customize existing templates by opening and modifying the solution files in that folder.”
To create a new template, simply create a solution and save it in the Templates folder within the Documents directory. For example, you might use a path like: Documents\<productName>\Templates.
Solution Creator Tool
When you need to create multiple solutions—such as deploying hundreds of edge devices based on configuration files—the platform provides a utility to automate and streamline this process.
For details, see the Solution Creator page.
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