Quick Start Guide

This guide will walk you through the process of creating robust, data-driven applications—from downloading and installing FrameworX to executing your first solution.

Software Download and Requirements

  • Download: Access FrameworX Designer for free here.
  • Evaluation Version:   Enjoy unlimited creation and editing of solutions with no tag limitations or time constraints. Runtime execution is limited to four hours per session, which can be reset. For production licensing information, please contact us.
  • System Requirements: Compatible with Windows 10 or newer. Solutions can run on multiple operating systems using .NET 8.0.

Steps to Get Started

  1. Download: Fill out the form and download the installer (approximately 2 minutes, depending on  your internet speed).
  2. Install: Execute the Software Installation (approximately 1 minute, depending no your system).
  3. Explore: Familiarize yourself with the Solutions Manager and Demos at your own pace.
  4. Create: Build your own new solution (approximately 5 minutes).
  5. Configure: Delve into the  Solution Configuration Tutorial at your own pace.

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Software Installation


To install FrameworX:

1. Run the Installer: Click on the FrameworX-Setup.exe file. The installation will complete in just a few minutes, adding FrameworX to \Program Files (x86)\Tatsoft\ folder.

2. Accessing the Application:

After installation, right-click the FrameworX icon in the Desktop. When running, at the Windows TaskBar, you can select “Pin to Taskbar” for easy access.

Alternatively, type “FrameworX” in the Windows search box to locate and launch the application.

When the application is first time launched, it may request to update the Microsoft Visual Studio Redistributable package, simple authorize to proceed. 

3.  Firewall Authorization:

Upon first editing or running solutions post-installation, Windows Firewall may prompt for authorization. Simply click “OK” to proceed.

Updating from Previous Versions

If you have a previous installation using the MSIX installer, please uninstall it first. Due to restrictions with running .NET 8 applications, the MSIX option is no longer supported.

If you have a previous installation using the Setup.exe installer, you can install the new version without uninstalling the old one. However, the installation will be slightly faster if the previous version is removed first.


Installation Folders

For more information about installation folders refer to the Managing Installations section.


.NET 8 is required to create solutions to other operating platforms like Linux, and to edit displays to show on web browsers.

If you receive a warning that .NET 8 is not available on your computer, you still will be able to work with Windows-only solutions and displays. 

To install the .NET 8, follow the link in the installer message, or you can find the .NET 8 Desktop Runtime installer from Microsoft here: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0. Be sure to pick the version that matches your CPU architecture, which is likely x64. (And don't pick the "SDK" or ".NET Runtime" or other versions - just the ".NET 8 Desktop Runtime")


SolutionsManager and Demos

Upon launching FrameworX, the first interface you’ll encounter is the SolutionsManager. This tool allows you to:

Manage Solutions: View, create, edit, or run solutions stored on your computer.

Explore the Demo: Access the Demo Solution installed with the product, located in your Documents folder. You can also download additional demos and examples from Solution Examples.

Select the Demo solution, and click on RUN to execute it, or Edit to access its configuration. 

SolutionsManager Interface

Creating a New Solution

If you want to create your own solution, simply click "New" in the SolutionsManager, and follow the wizard steps.

The first step is to select the Product that the solution is intended to use.

To facilitate multiple scenarios in a cost-effective way, FrameworX has its product line organized into families and models. More information can be found in Product Family.

New Solution - Features

Once you've selected the product, you must choose what kind of solution you'll build, Windows or Multi-Platform.

New Solution - Platform

Finally, you can add a description and choose a template for your solution here as well. For this example, you can select "HeaderLayout". When you're ready, simply click "Create New Solution".

New Solution - Templates

After the solution is created, it opens the Designer homepage, the main UI for editing your solutions.

Designer Welcome page

Editing the Solution

Go to Solution Configuration tutorial, for a step-by-step guide on adding content to your first solution.


Licensing And Registration

To deploy your solution into production and run it without time limitations, a valid license is required.

  • License Information: Access details about your license and activation links via the Solutions Manager. Both online and offline activation methods are available. For comprehensive guidance, see Licensing and Activation.
  • Acquiring a License: If you haven’t obtained a license yet, please reach out to us.


License Information

Click on the "Your License" title, at the left side, to navigate to the Page License Information page


Next Steps, Exploring More Features

With these foundational steps completed, you’re ready to delve deeper into FrameworX:

  • Solution Design: Learn how to start designing your solution in Solution Configuration.
  • Platform Features: Explore the Platform Overview to familiarize yourself with the platform’s capabilities.
  • Tutorials: Engage with our Tutorials for comprehensive exercises.
  • User Guide: Consult the User Guide for detailed information on each module.
  • Training: Access free videos and training courses by signing in at the Training Site.
  • Solution Examples: Review Solution Examples that showcase various aspects and functionalities of the platform.
  • Community Engagement: Join our community forum to exchange ideas and seek assistance.

You can also schedule an introductory meeting with one of our onboarding specialists


Feedback

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We look forward to engaging with you and making progress together.

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