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Unified configuration environment for building and testing FrameworX solutions.

Platform Modules→Designer | Concept | Tutorial | How-to Guide | Reference

Overview

Designer is the unified configuration component where you build and test complete FrameworX solutions.

This powerful environment provides the workspace environment to implement the Four Pillar Methodology and deliver the solution Configuration Designer is the Unified Interface to all module configuration and development tools.page introduce two  key concepts:

  • Four Pillars - Methodology to build solution
  • Designer - Workspace for solution development and test 

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Key Concepts

TermDescriptionDetails

Four Pillars Methodology

t is an optimized methodology for solution development of industrial applications. It organize the all the necessary core modules for typical projects into four groups:

Data Foundation

Industrial Operations

Business Operations

User Interactions


 Unified Namespace

Process Modules

Application Modules

Operator UI Modules

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Asset Tree

UserTypes (UDTs)

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Image AddedAlarms

Image AddedHistorian

Image AddedDatabases

Image AddedReports

Image AddedScripts

Image AddedSecurity

Image AddedDisplays

Image AddedClients

Designer Workspace

It is the unified

Unified WorkspaceSingle

environment for all configuration

, No need to switch between tools

Object Model.NET-based classes with inherited propertiesAccess methods without custom codeIntelliSenseContext-aware auto-completion everywhereFaster, error-free configurationExecution ProfilesRuntime modes for different environmentsDevelopment, Validation, or ProductionModular ArchitectureIsolated module changesChanges won't break other modulesMulti-User SupportConcurrent engineering capabilityTeam collaboration on same solution

. It includes:

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Image AddedRuntime 
Image AddedUnified Namespace
Image AddedDevices
Image AddedAlarms
Image AddedHistorian
Image AddedDatasets
Image AddedReports
Image AddedScripts
Image AddedSecurity
Image AddedDisplays
Image AddedData Explorer
Image AddedTrack Changes

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Solution / Settings (Selected Module Configuration )



Workspace 

Selected Module UI


Tatsoft FrameworX  10.1

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How Designer

How It

Fits in the Solution Lifecycle

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Designer is the configuration workspace in the Solution Lifecycle:

  1. Solution Center - Create and manage solutions
  2. Designer ← You are here (Configure all modules)
  3. Runtime - Execute and monitor

Designer produces the configuration that Runtime executes. Execution Profiles let you validate behavior before publishing to production.

Solution Development Workflow

Following the Four Pillars methodology, Designer guides you through a structured configuration process:

Configuration Flow Diagram

P1: Foundation

  • Tag
  • UserTypes
  • Assets
→

P2: Industrial Operations

  • Devices
  • Alarms
  • • Historian
→

P3: Business Operations

  • Datasets
  • • Reports
  • • Scripts
→

P4: User Interaction

  • Displays
  • Symbols
  • Layouts
         ↑ ______________________________________________________↑

Development Phases

PhasePillarConfiguration TasksDesigner Modules
1. FoundationP1: Foundation
  • Create tags
  • Define UserTypes
  •  Build Asset Tree

UNS → Tags, UserTypes, Assets

2. Industrial OperationsP2: Process
  • Setup devices
  • Configure alarms
  • Enable historian
Devices, Alarms, Historian
3. Business OperationsP3: Application
  • Setup datasets
  • Build reports
  • Create scripts
Datasets, Reports, Scripts
4. User InteractionP4: Operator UI
  • Design displays
  • Create symbols
  • Configure clients
Displays, Symbols, Layouts

Module Organization by the Four Pillars

Module Organization by Four Pillars

Pillar 1: UNS Foundation

Pillar 2: Process Modules

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Pillar 3: Application Modules Pillar 4: Operator UI

Image ModifiedSQL Database Connections and Queries

Image ModifiedSymbol Library extensions

Image ModifiedScripts and business logic (C#, VB.NET, Python 3)

Image ModifiedDisplays (Canvas & Dashboard) & UI Security 

Image ModifiedReports, data pub (PDF, CSV, HTML, XML & JSON)

Image ModifiedLayouts,  Client deployment settings


What the Designer Does

ConfigurationDevelopment ToolsTesting & Validation
Define tags and data modelsIntelliSense everywhereExecution Profiles
Configure field devicesReal-time validationOnline configuration
Setup alarms and historianCross-reference trackingSimulation tools
Create scripts and logicRefactoring supportError checking
Design displays and UIImport/export capabilitiesPerformance monitoring
Manage security settingsVersion control readyBuild validation

Integrated Development Environment

Editor Type

Features

Purpose

C#/VB.NET Editors

IntelliSense, syntax highlighting, debugging

Control logic and system integration

Python Editor

Output playground, interactive execution

Analytics and data processing

SQL Editors

Query builder, visual designer

Database integration

JSON/XML Editors

Schema validation, formatting

Web data exchange

Rich Text Editor

PDF/HTML output

Report generation

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.)
  • Search and replace - Global changes across solution

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
  • Dockable panels - Customize workspace layout

Testing and Validation

  • Execution Profiles - Run in Development, Validation, or Production modes
  • Online configuration - Modify running solutions
  • Simulation tools - Test without field devices
  • Build validation - Automatic error checking
  • Performance monitoring - Real-time resource usage
  • Breakpoint debugging - Script development tools

Collaboration Features

  • Multi-user editing - Teams work simultaneously
  • Change tracking - See who modified what
  • Version comparison - Track configuration evolution
  • Module locking - Prevent conflicts
  • Comment system - Document decisions


Excerpt

Explanation - to understand concepts

→ Platform Overview / Solution Lifecycle / Designer

Tutorials - to learn by doing

→ Tutorials /  Solution Lifecycle / Designer Tutorial

How-to Guides - to accomplish specific tasks

→ How-to Guides / Solution Lifecycle / Designer How-to Guide

Reference - technical details

→ Technical Reference /  Solution Lifecycle /  Designer Reference

     → Designer Workspace Reference

     → Solution Settings and Tools Reference

     → Data Explorer Reference


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