Designer is the configuration workspace where you build solutions. All modules are configured here - tags, devices, alarms, scripts, displays, and more. It includes Test Mode for debugging without deployment and supports multiple users working on the same solution simultaneously.→ Concept | How-to Guide | Reference
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Key Concepts
| Concept | Description | Impact |
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| Unified Workspace | Single environment for all configuration | No need to switch between tools |
| Object Model | .NET-based classes with inherited properties | Access methods without custom code |
| IntelliSense | Context-aware auto-completion everywhere | Faster, error-free configuration |
| Test Mode | In-Designer runtime execution | Validate without deployment |
| Modular Architecture | Isolated module changes | Changes won't break other modules |
| Multi-User Support | Concurrent engineering capability | Team collaboration on same solution |
What Designer Does
| Configuration | Development Tools | Testing & Validation |
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| Define tags and data models | IntelliSense everywhere | Execution Profiles |
| Configure field devices | Real-time validation | Online configuration |
| Setup alarms and historian | Cross-reference tracking | Simulation tools |
| Create scripts and logic | Refactoring support | Error checking |
| Design displays and UI | Import/export capabilities | Performance monitoring |
| Manage security settings | Version control | Build validation |
Workspace Layout
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How It Fits in the Solution Lifecycle
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Designer produces the configuration that Runtime executes. Test Mode lets you validate behavior before publishing to production. |
Solution Development Workflow
Following the Four Pillars methodology, Designer guides you through a structured configuration process:
| Phase | Pillar | Configuration Tasks | Designer Areas |
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| 1. Foundation | P1: UNS | • Create tags • Define UserTypes • Build Asset Tree | UNS → Tags, Templates, Assets |
| 2. Integration | P2: Process | • Setup devices • Configure alarms • Enable historian | Devices, Alarms, Historian |
| 3. Logic | P3: Application | • Create scripts • Setup datasets • Build reports | Scripts, Datasets, Reports |
| 4. Visualization | P4: Operator UI | • Design displays • Create symbols • Configure clients | Displays, Symbols, Layouts |
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Pillar 1: UNS Foundation - Define Your Data | Pillar 2: Process Modules |
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| Pillar 3: Application Modules | Pillar 4: Operator UI |
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Object Model Power
All configured objects inherit from .NET classes, providing native functionality without custom coding:
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This means you get hundreds of methods and properties automatically - no coding required! |
Feature Highlights
Development Productivity
- IntelliSense everywhere - Auto-completion for tags, objects, properties
- Real-time validation - Red borders and tooltips for errors
- Refactoring support - Rename with automatic reference updates
- Cross-reference tools - Find all uses instantly
- Keyboard shortcuts - Standard editing (Ctrl+S, F5, etc.)
Unified Configuration
- Single environment - All modules in one interface
- Consistent UI patterns - Same experience across modules
- Context menus - Right-click relevant operations
- Drag-drop support - Between panels and modules
- Quick navigation - Jump to Home, Tags, Draw, Runtime
Testing and Validation
- Test Mode - Run without leaving Designer
- Online configuration - Modify running solutions
- Simulation tools - Test without field devices
- Build validation - Automatic error checking
- Performance monitoring - Real-time resource usage
How It Fits in the Solution Lifecycle
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Designer is the configuration workspace in the Solution Lifecycle:
- Solution Center - Create and manage solutions
- Designer ← You are here (Configure all modules)
- Runtime - Execute and monitor
What's Next
- [Runtime (Concept)] - Execute your solution
- [P1: Unified Namespace (Concept)] - Start with data foundation
- [Designer (How-to Guide)] - Step-by-step configuration
Unified configuration workspace for building complete industrial solutions following the Four Pillars methodology.
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