Start Your FrameworX Journey
This section provides conceptual understanding and tutorials for the FrameworX platform. Whether you're new to the platform or expanding your expertise, follow the recommended learning path below.
Recommended Learning Path
For New Users:
- Start with Platform Overview to understand capabilities
- Learn the Solution Lifecycle (how to create, configure, run)
- Study The Four Pillars methodology
- Explore specific modules as needed
New to FrameworX
→ FrameworX Platform Overview (Concept)
Solution Developmemt Learning:
→ First Solution (5 min)
→ Solution Lifecycle - creating and running solutions
→ The Four Pillars - development methodology
→ Tutorials Hub
Learn By Role
| Learning Path | Primary Background | Main Focus | Key Concerns |
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| Control Engineer | PLC / DCS / SCADA | Field devices & HMI | Reliability, real-time control |
| IT Professional | Databases / Networks / Security | Enterprise integration | Security, data integrity |
| Manager & Evaluator | Business / Management | ROI & compliance | Cost, support, efficiency |
| Operations & Maintenance | Control Room /Field Service | Runtime operations | Uptime, troubleshooting |
| System Integrator | Project Delivery / Architecture | Complete solutions | Scalability, standards |
Learn by Task
| Add Tags to UNS | Connect to Devices | Alarms & Audit-Trail |
| Historian & Trend Data | Dataset SQL Query | Reports Generation |
| Scripts & Data Enrichment | Security & Compliance | Operator UI Design |
Learn by Technology
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Learning Paths by Role
Your Role
Primary Focus
Essential Pages
Advanced Topics
System Integrator
Full platform
Implementation
Platform Overview
The Four Pillars
Solution Lifecycle
P1: UNS Foundation
Security & Operations
Platform Differentiators
Control Engineer
Field connectivity
Process Control
Solution Lifecycle
P1: UNS Foundation
P2: Process Modules
Devices Module
Alarms Module
Historian Module
HMI Developer
User interfaces
Visualization
Designer
P4: Operator UI
Displays Module
Runtime
Security Module
P3: Application Modules
IT Administrator
Deployment
Maintenance
Architecture
Security & Operations
Runtime
Solution Center
Product Editions
Datasets Module
Project Manager
Evaluator
Capabilities
Planning
Platform Overview
Product Editions
Platform Differentiators
The Four Pillars
Technology Foundation
Architecture
Learning Paths by Experience
Experience Level
Starting Point
Core Learning
Next Steps
Coming from FactoryStudio
Platform Overview
The Four Pillars (new methodology)
Designer (interface changes)
Focus on new modules
and capabilities
Experienced SCADA
Platform Differentiators
Technology Foundation
The Four Pillars
Deep dive into
UNS Foundation
Quick Reference by Task
| I Need To... | Start Here | Then Review |
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| Create my first solution | Solution Center | Designer → The Four Pillars |
| Connect to PLCs | P2: Process Modules | Devices Module → P1: UNS |
| Build HMI screens | P4: Operator UI | Displays Module → Designer |
| Setup alarms | P2: Process Modules | Alarms Module |
| Store historical data | P2: Process Modules | Historian Module |
| Add calculations | P3: Application Modules | Scripts Module |
| Deploy to production | Runtime | Security & Operations |
| Evaluate platform | Platform Overview | Product Editions → Differentiators |
Module Quick Links
Foundation & Architecture: [Platform Overview] | [Architecture] | [Technology Foundation] | [Product Editions]
Development Tools: [Solution Center] | [Designer] | [Runtime]
The Four Pillars: [Overview] | [P1: UNS] | [P2: Process] | [P3: Application] | [P4: UI]
Advanced Topics: [Security & Operations] | [Platform Differentiators] | [UNS Services]In this section...
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