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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.
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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. |
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In order to install, just click on the MSIX file, which installs in just a couple of seconds to install FrameworX as a Windows App.
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The first time you Edit and Run solutions after a new installation, Windows Firewall may request authorization. Just press OK if that prompt is shown. Windows Server and Enterprise 2019 and older need update to use the new .MSIX extension. In this case, it is easier to install using the FrameworX-Setup.exe application. |
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About the MSIX installationMSIX is a new Microsoft standard for installations, offering significantly faster installation times. However, the installation folder is predefined by the OS (under \Program Files\WindowsApps) and it is installed only for the current user. MSIX requires Windows 10, version 1709 or later; or Windows Server 2022 or later. Using FrameworX-Setup.exe for Server InstallationsFor computers that do not support the MSIX standard, or when installing in production environments, such as factory-floor servers or data centers, it is preferable to have more control over the installation folder and to install for all users of the computer. The traditional Setup.exe installation allows customization of the installation folder and installs the application for all users. .NET and Multi-Platform Applications To create solutions to other operating platforms like Linux, .NET 8 is required.and to edit displays to show on web browsers. If you receive a warning that .NET 8 is not available on your computer, it will not prevent you from configuring solutions targeting Windows only, but it will prevent multi-platform solutions.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") |
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and Demos
When you open the softwareUpon launching FrameworX, the first
userinterface you’ll
seeencounter is the
Solutions Manager tool, which will list the solutions on your computer and allow you toSolutionsManager. This tool allows you to:
•Manage Solutions: View, create, edit, or run
them.The list will show a few Demos that were installed with the product.
solutions stored on your computer.
•Explore the Demo: Access the Demo Solution installed with the product, located in your Documents folder
You can either use the "New" button to create your own solution, or first explore our demo solutions. 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.
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To open a demo solution, simply select it from the list and click "Run" to start executing it or "Edit" to see how it was created. You can also double-click the solution to load it.
In order to know what features each demo includes, check the page Demo Solutions. When you open a Solution, you'll find the following Welcome Window:
Navigate to Runtime, and press the Run Startup button to execute the Solution. |
Creating a New Solution
If you want to create your own solution, simply click "New" in the Solution ManagerSolutionsManager, and follow the wizard steps.
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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.
Once you've selected the product, you must choose what kind of solution you'll build, Windows or Multi-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".
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Once loading is complete, you'll see After the solution is created, it opens the Designer homepage, the main UI for editing your solutions.
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Licensing And Registration
To deploy your solution into production and run it without time limitations,
you'll needa 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
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Next Steps, Exploring More Features
With these foundational steps
, you've learned the basic on working with FrameworX and you're ready to continue your journey.completed, you’re ready to delve deeper into FrameworX:
- •Solution Design:
Once you're ready, we recommend you:
- Learn how to start designing your solution in Solution Configuration. Look
- •Platform Features: Explore the Platform Overview to learn about the overall features of the platform.
- Explore the Tutorials for more comprehensive exercises on the platform. Explore the User Guide, that goes into detail
- 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. Sign in at the Training Site to access
- •Training: Access free videos and training courses Check out our Solution Examples, showcasing different
- 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 and exchange ideias!
- to exchange ideas and seek assistance.
You can also schedule an introductory meeting with one of our onboarding specialists here.
Feedback
Please provide us with feedback on our software and documentation. Share your ideas for new features or specific training topics on our website.
We look forward to engaging with you and making progress together.
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