Overview
This page provides controls for managing a selected solution, enabling actions such as starting, stopping, editing, or launching diagnostic tools when the solution is active. It comprises four main sections: Solution Information, Actions, Credentials, and Start Tools.
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Editing and Viewing Solutions
The Edit button opens the Designer to edit the solution. If security constraints are enabled, you may need to type in the Credentials that will allow you to edit the solution. Or, if the solution allows guest access, you can Start the Designer without credentials, and use the Logon button in the Designer toolbar before editing.
When the Read-Only check-box is set, the Designer will start in View-Only mode, not allowing modifications, independently of the security authorizations. You still may need the security credential to view the contents, if the solution was protected.
The platform supports multi-user and multi-project organization, allowing for the simultaneous editing and running of multiple projects. All modules are integrated into a unified user interface: The Designer, is the comprehensive and user-friendly environment that handles all setup for software modules, execution settings, and testing tools, from tag definition and communications to drawing user interface displays.
→ See Designer (IDE Overview) for the user documentation on solution configuration.
Many solutions can be opened simultaneously by any user, there is no restriction on that.
The same solution can also be opened by many users, allows concurrent distributed engineering. The Evaluation mode license allows for one local and one remote engineering user.
→ See Licensing and Activation (Reference) for more information.
Opening in View mode
If the solution file is locked or another local instance of the solution is open, it will open in Read-Only View mode. In this mode, you can still run or export the configuration but cannot make edits.
Running Solutions
You can run a Solution by:
Using the Run button
Starting the execution manually after you open the solution for editing at the Designer tool (Runtime → Startup → Start).
→ For more information, see Runtime (Solution Execution).
When starting the Solution, you can select the Execution Profile that will be used. Execution Profiles allows you to have one solution configuration, that will use distinct connections with Databases, or Network IP to remote devices, according the the environment where that solutions is executed.
The typical environments to run a solution are in Development network, in the Validation system, and of the Production system.
→ See Startup Execution Profiles for more information.
Solution Information
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Info | Description |
Name | Indicates the name assigned to the solution. |
Description | Provides a brief description field for additional details about the solution's purpose or configuration |
Status | Shows the current running profile and port number. |
Path | Displays the file path location of the solution configuration file (.dbsln). |
Actions
Note that the platform supports simultaneous multi-user access, enabling concurrent editing and execution across projects within a unified interface.
Users can open multiple solutions concurrently. This capability supports distributed engineering by allowing multiple users to simultaneously work on the same solution. Evaluation licenses permit one local and one remote user for engineering purposes.
Actions | |
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Action | Description |
Edit (Open Designer) | Opens the Designer tool for editing the solution. If security restrictions are active, credentials may be required to access the editing functions. |
Read-Only | Enables view-only mode in Designer, preventing modifications. |
Open Web Displays | Launches the solution’s displays within a web browser. The SSL checkbox enables secure access |
Open RichClient Displays | Opens displays through the RichClient application, |
Run in Profile | Shows the selected profile under which the solution runs. |
Stop | Stops or shuts down the solution’s execution. |
Credentials (*)
Credentials are applied solely within this page, with commands on the home page defaulting to guest credentials and a production profile. The username and password entered on this page are reset upon navigation away from it
Credentials | |
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Field | Description |
Username | Enter the username required to perform actions on this page, if necessary. |
Password | Enter the password associated with the username. |
Start Tools
The Start Tools feature provides diagnostic tools to access, monitor, and optimize solution performance. These tools are accessible when the selected solution is active, and the Designer is connected to the runtime system.
Property Watch
It allows users to access, read, and write tags and internal system properties. Enables real-time adjustments and optimization of system configurations, helping identify issues through error codes and property values.
→ Read more at Property Watch.
Trace Window
This tool provides insights into module operations and communication channels, displaying information about virtual reading groups, error codes, and events.
→ Read more at Trace Window.
Module Information
It displays detailed data on module operations and communication status to monitor communication pathways and troubleshoot errors
→ Read more at Module Information.
Runtime System Monitor
Shows the status of the server or device running the solution, whether local or remote, providing information about runtime performance and operational health.
→ Read more at Runtime System Monitor.
Alarms Monitor
This tool provides an Alarm Viewer interface, allowing users to track and respond to active alarms and review past alarm records for comprehensive monitoring.
→ Read more at Alarms Monitor.
Historian Monitor
Enables the tracking of historical data through a Trend Chart interface
→ Read more at Historian Monitor.
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