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Image AddedDesigner 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.

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The Designer provides a unified configuration workspace for all FrameworX solution development. It delivers an integrated environment for design, development, testing, validation, and deployment across all functional modules, organized through the Four Pillars methodology that structures data flow from field connectivity to user visualization.

Key Capabilities:

  • Configure all modules in one workspace
  • Test solutions without deployment
  • Support multi-user collaboration
  • Provide IntelliSense and validation
  • Enable offline and online editing
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Key Concepts

ConceptDescriptionImpact
Unified WorkspaceSingle environment for all configurationNo need to switch between tools
Object Model.NET-based classes with inherited propertiesAccess methods without custom code
IntelliSenseContext-aware auto-completion everywhereFaster, error-free configuration
Test ModeIn-Designer runtime executionValidate without deployment
Modular ArchitectureIsolated module changesChanges won't break other modules
Multi-User SupportConcurrent engineering capabilityTeam collaboration on same solution

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What 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 UI

Manage security settings

IntelliSense everywhere

Real-time validation

Cross-reference tracking

Refactoring support

Import/export capabilities		Performance monitoring
Manage security settingsVersion control

Execution Profiles

Online configuration

Simulation tools

Error checking

Performance monitoring

Build validation

Workspace Layout

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How It Fits in the Solution Lifecycle

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Image Added 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. Test Mode lets you validate behavior before publishing to production.

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Solution Development Workflow

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

PhasePillarConfiguration TasksDesigner Areas
1. FoundationP1: UNS• Create tags
• Define UserTypes
• Build Asset Tree		UNS → Tags, Templates, Assets
2. IntegrationP2: Process• Setup devices
• Configure alarms
• Enable historian		Devices, Alarms, Historian
3. LogicP3: Application• Create scripts
• Setup datasets
• Build reports		Scripts, Datasets, Reports
4. VisualizationP4: Operator UI• Design displays
• Create symbols
• Configure clients		Displays, Symbols, Layouts


Module Organization

Module Organization by Four Pillars

Pillar 1: UNS Foundation - Define Your Data

Pillar 2: Process Modules

Image ModifiedUnified Namespace (Local UNS) - Tags & UDTs

Image ModifiedDevices, Field Connections: 100+ connectors

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Image ModifiedAlarms, Events, and Audit-trail

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Pillar 3: Application Modules Pillar 4: Operator UI

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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


Object Model Power

All configured objects inherit from .NET classes, providing native functionality without custom coding:

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Tag.DateTimeExample.Value.DayOfWeek  // Returns Monday, Tuesday, etc.
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Script.Task.Example1.LastCPUTime      // CPU usage tracking
Script.Task.Example1.LastExecutionTime // Performance metrics


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


What's Next

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. Test Mode lets you validate behavior before publishing to production.

Next Steps

Continue Learning

  • [Runtime (Concept) →] - Understand Execute your solution execution
  • [P1: UNS Foundation →Unified Namespace (Concept)] - Start building your solution
  • [The Four Pillars →] - Learn the methodology

Practical Guides

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  • [Designer ([Designer How-to Guide)] - Step-by-step instructions
  • [Module Configuration] - Detailed module guides
    • [Test Mode Tutorial] - Testing best practices
  • configuration

Unified configuration workspace for building complete industrial solutions following the Four Pillars methodology.

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