Install and Activate

Installation

1. Download FrameworX from tatsoft.com
2. Run installer as Administrator on Windows 10 or newer
3. Click Next through the installer
4. Launch FrameworX Designer from desktop

No license needed for development

The FrameworX Designer runs in Windows, the solutions you create are multiplatform.

Your First Solution

Ready to build something?
→ [First Solution (5 min)] - Create a working HMI in 5 minutes

Need Help?

• Installation issues → [Troubleshooting]
• System requirements → [System Requirements]
• Production licensing → [Licensing]
• [Community Forum]
• [Support]

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)

1. Solution vs Project: FrameworX uses "solutions" not "projects"
2. Unified Namespace: All data lives in one organized structure
3. Multiplatform: Designer (Windows), Runtime (Windows/Linux/Docker)
4. No-Code First: Visual configuration, scripting when needed

Quick Navigation Guide

By Your Experience Level

Beginner Path (2-4 hours):

1. Install and Activate (30 min)
2. First Solution (5 min)
3. Platform Overview (20 min)
4. The Four Pillars (30 min)
5. Choose tutorials by task

Intermediate Path (1-2 days):

1. Solution Lifecycle understanding
2. Module-specific guides (BUILD section)
3. Connectivity setup (CONNECT section)
4. Basic scripting and displays

Advanced Path (Reference):

1. MASTER section for deep technical details
2. Programming patterns
3. Performance optimization
4. Security hardening

Key Differences from Other Platforms

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

1. Install (30 min): [Installation Guide]
2. Create (5 min): [First Solution]
3. Explore (10 min): Designer workspace tour
4. 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