Choose Your Path
I'm New to FrameworX
- Start Here: [First Solution (5 min)] - Build a working solution immediately
- Next: [Platform Overview] - Understand the technology
- Then: [The Four Pillars] - Learn the architecture
I'm Evaluating FrameworX
- Overview: [Platform Overview] - Technology and capabilities
- Differentiators: [Key Differentiators] - Why FrameworX
- Use Cases: [Industry Examples] - Real implementations
I'm Ready to Build
- Quick Start: [First Solution (5 min)] - Hands-on immediately
- By Role: [Learning Paths] - Role-specific training
- By Task: [Quick Lessons] - Task-specific tutorials
I'm Migrating/Upgrading
- From FactoryStudio: [FactoryStudio Upgrade]
- From Other Systems: [Legacy Products Upgrade]
- Architecture Planning: [Architecture Patterns]
Essential Concepts (Read These First)
- Solution vs Project: FrameworX uses "solutions" not "projects"
- Unified Namespace: All data lives in one organized structure
- Multiplatform: Designer (Windows), Runtime (Windows/Linux/Docker)
- No-Code First: Visual configuration, scripting when needed
Quick Navigation Guide
By Your Experience Level
Beginner Path (2-4 hours):
- Install and Activate (30 min)
- First Solution (5 min)
- Platform Overview (20 min)
- The Four Pillars (30 min)
- Choose tutorials by task
Intermediate Path (1-2 days):
- Solution Lifecycle understanding
- Module-specific guides (BUILD section)
- Connectivity setup (CONNECT section)
- Basic scripting and displays
Advanced Path (Reference):
- MASTER section for deep technical details
- Programming patterns
- Performance optimization
- Security hardening
Key Differences from Other Platforms
| If You Know... | In FrameworX... |
|---|---|
| SCADA tags/points | Unified Namespace (UNS) |
| Project files | Solution files (.dbsln) |
| OPC Server required | Native drivers included |
| Separate historian | Built-in historian module |
| External database needed | Built-in real-time database |
Prerequisites Check
Minimum Requirements
- Windows 10/11 or Server 2019+ (for Designer)
- .NET Framework 4.8 (Windows)
- .NET 8 (for multiplatform deployment)
- 8GB RAM minimum, 16GB recommended
- 10GB disk space
What You Should Know
- Basic SCADA/HMI concepts
- Your device/PLC connection details
- Your deployment architecture plan
Installation Options
Full Platform (Windows)
- Complete Designer + Runtime
- For: Development stations
- [Install and Activate →]
Runtime Only
- Windows: Use full platform, configure for runtime
- Linux/Docker: .NET 8 deployment
- [Runtime Installation →]
Remote Engineering
- Designer on Linux (via ClickOnce)
- Web-based configuration
- [Remote Setup →]
Your First Hour
- Install (30 min): [Installation Guide]
- Create (5 min): [First Solution]
- Explore (10 min): Designer workspace tour
- Connect (15 min): Add your first device
Common Starting Points
By Industry
- Manufacturing: [SCADA Starter Pattern]
- Building Automation: [BACnet Integration]
- Energy: [High-Availability Pattern]
- Discrete: [Touchpanel HMI Pattern]
By Integration Need
- PLCs: [Device Module Quick Start]
- Databases: [Dataset Module Quick Start]
- Cloud: [MQTT/Azure/AWS Guides]
- Enterprise: [OPC UA Configuration]
Getting Help
- In-Product: F1 for context help
- Community: [Support and Community]
- Training: [Learning Paths by Role]
- Reference: MASTER section for details