Overview
A Solution represents a complete application built using the platform. It stores all configuration data in a .dbsln file, including tags, alarms, device settingsSolutions refer to the applications developed on the software platform. Their purpose is to store all configuration information for applications. The solution saves its configuration in a file with the ".dbsln" extension. It is a database file that stores all configuration items of an application, such as Tags, Alarms, Devices configurations, graphical displays, scripts, etcand more.
When creating a new solution, the system generates a new .dbsln file with initial metadata like name and description. The remaining configuration is performed using the Designer tool.You open the solution file on Solution Manager and edit it through the Designer. The Solutions Manager allows to create new solutions, or open to Edit, to View as a read-only file, or to Run existing ones.
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Creating a New
SolutionsSolution
To create a new Solutionsolution, on in the Solution Manager at the top of the solution listSolutions Manager, click the New... button at the top of the solution list to start the New Solution Wizard:.
Wizard Step 1 - Product Features
Define the Product Series for your solution by selecting the product family and the product model.
The software platform technology powers 4 products optionfour product options:
- Unlimited: Unlimited Tagstags, Unlimited Users, Unlimited communications points unlimited users, unlimited communication points, and all platform features.
- FactoryStudio: scalable Scalable models based on the number the of communication points, enabling SCADA, MES, AdvancedHMI Advanced HMI, and a wide range of industrial applications.
- EdgeHMIEdgeMachine: scalable Scalable models based based on the number of communication points, with the sub-set a subset of features typically require required for HMI on machines and embedded devices.EdgeGateway
- EdgeConnect: scalable Scalable models based on the number of communication points, with the features to perform data collections on field, including various protocols, data logging and scripting. data connections
For details about product families and licensing models, see the Product Series page.You can keep the selection of product as FrameworX, when creating Solutions for Unlimited communication points, and Unlimited users.
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Solution Configuration tools are available free or chargedof charge, but you require a license is required to put deploy your Solution solution in a production on the fieldenvironment. The Product Family and Model (number of points) selected when create creating a new Solution, solution should reflect the intended license you plan to be acquired acquire for production installation. You still can change those settings after creating the Solutionsolution, at in the Solution Designer tool , under Solution - Settings. |
Wizard Step 2
- Platform
Define the target platform for your solution by selecting Windows or Multi-platform.
A Target Platform is where you intend to deploy your Solution for execution in production. Here are the options, with guidance for selection:
Windows: Use this option if Windows Authentication is required or if Canary Historian or any other product or library that requires Windows will be used in the same computer.
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Windows | Select if your application requires Windows-only components such as Windows Authentication or third-party libraries like Canary Historian. |
Multi-Platform | Select for Linux or cross-platform environments. This option requires .NET 8 installed on the computer that will execute the solution and on the computer developing the application |
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Wizard Step 3 - Solution Name and template
Define the name and review the location for saving your solution file. Then, you can select a solution template and press the Create New Solution button.
If no template was selectedyou don’t select a template, the default HeaderLayout template will be used by defaultapplied automatically.
To edit a Solution, go to Solution Manager and click on a solution to select it in the Solution List. After, on the top of the solution list, click the Edit... button to open the solution for editing in the Solution Designer.
The Edit button enables modifications in the Solution. You may need to use the Logon button in the toolbar before editing if the Security Solutions were enabled to that Solution.
The View button opens a ready-only version of the Solution configuration, which is very useful if you just want to put the Solution in execution or check its configuration.
Many Solutions can be opened at the same time. When a second instance of the same Solution is opened, the second instance will open as read-only.
To enable concurrent users, your Solution server must be licensed for multiple engineers. See Licensing and Activation for more information.
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If the Solution file is locked, or there is another local instance of the Solution open, the Solution will open in Read-Only View mode. In that mode is still possible to Run or Export configuration, but no to edit. |
Solutions on Remote Computers or Devices
Select Local or Remote computers: By default, the system will show the Solutions from the last location, or from your local computer on the first. You can modify the list of Solution, going the Solution Server page.
For remote computers, you can use the Web UI: If the remote computer has Web Server enabled, and you are in Windows computer, you can start see the Solutions of remote computer with the URL
Select the desired Solution at the List: you can use the search box or modify the options for visualization.
Running Solutions
You can run a Solution by:
Using the Run button in Solution Management.
Starting the execution manually after you open the Solution for editing at the Designer tool (Runtime → Startup → Start).
For more information, see Runtime (Startup).
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Solution templates can be a great way to speed up the development process by providing pre-configured settings help you start faster by providing preconfigured components, settings, and modules. Templates These templates can be customized to fit suit your specific needs, and can be a useful starting point for building your application. When selecting a template, consider the functionality you need and the type of application you are building. Examples of different templates available include web applications, mobile apps, and desktop applications.
Pre-built Solution templates get you started faster by building the solutions you need. Some Solution templates are available when you install the software.
application needs.
Examples of templates include starter layouts for web-based, desktop, or mobile solutions. Some templates are included with the software, and you can also create or import your ownYou can add, modify or create more templates on your own, just by editing the solution on the Templates folder.
Adding New Templates
The templates presented available when creating a new Solution solution are standard Solution solution files located in the user's Documents folder in under Templates.
If you receive To use a new template received from your a vendor or integratorsintegrator, copy it to that Solutionsimply copy the .dbsln file into the Templates folder located in your Documents directory. You can also modify the templates on that folder, just by editing those solutions.To create a new template, create a Solution and save it in the Template folder on the Documents directory, such as the following sample path: "Documents\<productName>\Templates"
Configuring the New Solution
The platform uses multi-user and multi-project organization to edit and run multiple projects simultaneously. All modules are combined in a simple unified user interface: the Solution Designer.
Change project settings using the Solution Designer, an integrated and user-friendly environment that performs all setup and test tasks, from tag definition and communications to drawing user interface displays.
Check Designer (IDE Overview) for tips about common configurations and overall information about its settings.
customize existing templates by opening and modifying the solution files in that folder.
Solution Creator Tool
When you need to create multiple solutions—such as deploying hundreds of edge devices based on configuration files—the platform provides a utility to automate and streamline this process.
For details, see the Solution Creator page.
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