Solution Center (How-to Guide)

Accessing Solution Center

Starting Solution Center

Windows Desktop:

1. Start Menu → Program Group → Solution Center
2. Or double-click desktop shortcut
3. Or run from installation folder

Web Interface:

http://<server>:10108/solutions
http://<server>:10108/solutions?accesskey=<key>

Initial Setup

First time running:

1. Solution Center opens with local computer selected
2. Default folders scanned for solutions
3. License status displayed
4. Recent solutions list empty

Creating Solutions

New Solution Wizard

1. Click New button in toolbar
2. Step 1 - Product Features:
   • Select Product Family (FrameworX, FactoryStudio, Edge)
   • Choose Model (tag/point limits)
   • These match your intended license
3. Step 2 - Platform:
   • Windows: For Windows-only features
   • Multi-Platform: For Linux/.NET 8
4. Step 3 - Name and Template:
   • Enter solution name
   • Select template (optional)
   • Review save location
   • Click Create New Solution

Using Templates

Built-in Templates:

• HeaderLayout (default)
• Industry-specific templates
• Starter projects

Adding Custom Templates:

1. Copy .dbsln file to Documents\Templates
2. Template appears in wizard
3. Modify existing templates as needed

Managing Solution List

Solution Views

Toggle between display modes:

Organizing Solutions

Search and Filter:

• Type in search box to filter
• Search by name or description
• Clear to show all

Folder Organization:

1. Go to Server Information
2. Click Add Search Path
3. Select folders to scan
4. Set visibility options

Working with Solutions

Opening Solutions

For Editing (Designer):

1. Select solution from list
2. Click Edit button
3. Or double-click solution
4. Designer launches

Read-Only Mode:

1. Select solution
2. Click View button
3. Designer opens without edit rights

Running Solutions

Quick Start:

1. Select solution
2. Click Run button
3. Runs in Production mode
4. Uses guest credentials

Advanced Start:

1. Click Manage button
2. Select execution profile
3. Enter credentials if needed
4. Click Run in Profile

Solution Actions

From the Manage page:

Connecting to Remote Servers

Server Configuration

1. Go to Server Information
2. Select Solution Server
3. Enter connection details:

   Server: 192.168.1.100
   Port: 10108
   AccessKey: (if required)

4. Click Connect

Requirements for Remote Access

On Server:

• TWebServices running
• Port 10108 open in firewall
• AccessKey configured (optional)

On Client:

• Network connectivity
• Valid credentials
• Appropriate license

Multi-User Collaboration

Enable concurrent development:

1. On server, go to Server Information
2. Select folders for sharing
3. Check Allow Remote
4. Check Visible
5. Multiple users can now edit

License Management

Viewing License Status

Check current license:

• Product Family and Model
• License Type (Dev/Runtime)
• Expiration date
• Feature limits

Activating Licenses

Online Activation:

1. Click Online Activation
2. Enter Serial Number
3. Enter Activation Code
4. Click Activate

Offline Activation:

1. Click Get Site Code
2. Save file
3. Send to vendor
4. Receive license file
5. Click Load License Key

Hardware Key:

1. Insert USB dongle
2. License auto-detected
3. No activation needed

Solution Properties

Viewing Solution Info

Selected solution shows:

• Name: Solution identifier
• Description: Purpose/notes
• Status: Running/Stopped
• Path: File location
• Version: Solution version
• Modified: Last change date

Diagnostic Tools

Available when solution is running:

Property Watch

Monitor and modify tags:

1. Click Property Watch
2. Browse tag tree
3. View real-time values
4. Modify if permitted

Trace Window

View system messages:

1. Click Trace Window
2. Select modules to monitor
3. Set filter levels
4. Watch events in real-time

Module Information

Check module status:

1. Click Module Information
2. View module states
3. Check communication
4. Monitor performance

Best Practices

Solution Organization

? Use descriptive names with version numbers ? Separate folders for Dev/Test/Production ? Regular backups before major changes ? Document in description field

Remote Access

? Set AccessKey for security ? Use specific folders for remote access ? Monitor connections in Server Information ? Close unused remote sessions

License Management

? Monitor expiration dates ? Keep backup of license files ? Document activation codes ? Plan renewals in advance

Troubleshooting

Cannot see solutions

• Check folder paths in Server Information
• Click Refresh to rescan
• Verify .dbsln files exist
• Check folder permissions

Cannot connect to server

• Verify TWebServices running
• Check firewall port 10108
• Test network connectivity
• Verify AccessKey if set

Solution won't open

• Check file not corrupted
• Verify appropriate license
• Close if open elsewhere
• Check user permissions

Designer won't launch

• Verify development license
• Check .NET installation
• Clear temp files
• Restart Solution Center

License not recognized

• Verify USB dongle connected
• Check license expiration
• Confirm correct product family
• Restart Solution Center

This guide covered managing solutions through Solution Center, from creation and organization to remote access and diagnostics, providing the central hub for all solution management tasks.