Solution Creator (Reference)

This reference provides detailed technical documentation for creating new solutions, including the New Solution Wizard, templates, and the Solution Creator automation tool.

Related Topics:

Solution Center (Reference) - Main workspace
Managing Solutions (How-to) - Step-by-step procedures
Solution Templates - Template overview

New Solution Wizard

Accessing the Wizard

Method	Action	Result
Solution Center	Click New button	Wizard opens
Keyboard	Ctrl+N	Wizard opens
File Menu	File → New Solution	Wizard opens

Wizard Step 1: Product Features

Product Family Selection

Family	Description	Target Use	License Limits
Unlimited	Full platform capabilities	Enterprise systems	No limits
FactoryStudio	SCADA/MES/HMI applications	Industrial automation	By points
EdgeMachine	Machine-level HMI	OEM equipment	By points
EdgeConnect	Data gateway	IoT connectivity	By connections

Product Model Options

Model	Communication Points	Typical Application
150	Up to 150	Small machines
300	Up to 300	Production cells
500	Up to 500	Small processes
1500	Up to 1,500	Medium systems
5000	Up to 5,000	Large systems
Unlimited	No limit	Enterprise

Feature Comparison

Feature	Unlimited	FactoryStudio	EdgeMachine	EdgeConnect
Tags	Unlimited	By model	By model	Limited
Displays	Unlimited	Unlimited	Limited	None
Scripts	Yes	Yes	Limited	Basic
Historian	Yes	Yes	Optional	Data only
Reports	Yes	Yes	No	No
Redundancy	Yes	Yes	No	No

Wizard Step 2: Platform

Platform Selection

Platform	Operating Systems	Requirements	Components
Windows	Windows 10/11, Server 2016+	.NET Framework 4.8	Full features
Multi-Platform	Windows, Linux, Docker	.NET 8 Runtime	Cross-platform subset

Platform-Specific Features

Feature	Windows	Multi-Platform
Windows Authentication	?	?
Active Directory	?	?
Canary Historian	?	?
OSIsoft PI	?	?
OPC Classic	?	?
.NET 8 Scripts	?	?
Linux Deployment	?	?
Docker Support	?	?

Wizard Step 3: Solution Details

Configuration Fields

Field	Description	Requirements	Default
Solution Name	Unique identifier	Alphanumeric, no spaces	Required
Location	Save directory	Write permissions	Documents\Solutions
Create Folder	Separate directory	Recommended	Checked
Template	Starting configuration	Select from list	HeaderLayout
Description	Solution purpose	Optional	Empty

Naming Conventions

Valid	Invalid	Reason
TankFarm2024	Tank Farm 2024	No spaces
Plant_Monitor	Plant-Monitor	Underscore preferred
LineA_v2	Line#A	No special characters
OEE_System	123System	Must start with letter

Solution Templates

Built-in Templates

Template	Description	Includes	Best For
Blank	Empty solution	Basic structure only	Custom projects
HeaderLayout	Standard navigation	Header, menu, pages	Most applications
ISA101	High-performance HMI	ISA graphics standards	Process control
TabLayout	Tabbed interface	Tab navigation	Multi-area systems
MobileFirst	Responsive design	Touch-optimized	Mobile/tablet
OEE_Dashboard	Production metrics	KPI calculations, reports	Manufacturing
Tank_Farm	Storage monitoring	Level displays, trends	Liquid storage
Building_Automation	BMS template	HVAC, lighting, access	Facilities

Template Contents

Each template includes:

Component	Blank	HeaderLayout	ISA101	OEE
Main Display	?	?	?	?
Navigation	?	?	?	?
Sample Tags	?	?	?	?
Scripts	?	?	?	?
Reports	?	?	?	?
Symbols	?	Basic	ISA	Production

Custom Templates

Creating Templates

Design Solution - Build complete solution
Save As Template - File → Save as Template
Store Location - Documents\FrameworX\Templates
Available Next Time - Appears in wizard

Template Location

Type	Path	Editable
System Templates	Program Files\FrameworX\Templates	No
User Templates	Documents\FrameworX\Templates	Yes
Shared Templates	Network\SharedTemplates	By permission

Template Management

Action	Method	Result
Add	Copy .dbsln to Templates folder	Available in wizard
Remove	Delete from Templates folder	Not shown in wizard
Update	Replace .dbsln file	Uses new version
Share	Copy to network location	Team access

Solution Creator Tool

Overview

Automated solution creation from CSV files and command line parameters.

Location: <install_path>\fx-10\SolutionCreator.exe

User Interface

Field	Description	Required	Default
Solution Name	New solution identifier	Yes	None
Output Location	Save directory	Yes	Current
New Folder	Create subdirectory	No	Checked
Product	License family/model	Yes	FactoryStudio
Platform	Windows/Multi-platform	Yes	Windows
Merge CSV Files	Import data	No	Unchecked
Template	Base template	No	Blank

CSV Import

Supported Files

File names must match exactly:

File Name	Content	Required
UnsTags.csv	Tag definitions	No
DevicesChannels.csv	Communication channels	No
DevicesNodes.csv	Device nodes	No
DevicesPoints.csv	Device points	No
DevicesAccessTypes.csv	Access type definitions	No
UnsTagProviders.csv	External tag providers	No

CSV Format

Standard format matching Designer export:

csv

Name,Type,Description,InitialValue,Min,Max
Tank1_Level,Double,"Tank 1 Level",0,0,100
Tank1_Temp,Double,"Tank 1 Temperature",20,0,150

Alternative Naming

Files can include solution prefix:

Solution2_UnsTags.csv
Solution2_DevicesChannels.csv

Batch Automation

Command Line Syntax

batch

SolutionCreator.exe /parameter:value [/parameter:value...]

Parameters

Parameter	Description	Example
`/solutionName:`	Solution name	`/solutionName:Plant1`
`/outputFileLocation:`	Save path	`/outputFileLocation:C:\Solutions`
`/newFolder:`	Create folder	`/newFolder:true`
`/platform:`	Target platform	`/platform:Multiplatform`
`/productFamily:`	License family	`/productFamily:FactoryStudio`
`/productModel:`	Point limit	`/productModel:1500`
`/MergeCsvFiles:`	Import CSVs	`/MergeCsvFiles:true`
`/pathCSVFiles:`	CSV folder	`/pathCSVFiles:C:\Data`
`/templateName:`	Base template	`/templateName:HeaderLayout`
`/logfile:`	Log output	`/logfile:C:\Logs\create.log`

Batch File Example