The Solution Center serves as the primary entry point and management hub for all FrameworX solutions. It provides centralized control over solution creation, configuration, licensing, and execution - enabling you to manage multiple solutions from a single interface while supporting both local and remote access through desktop and web interfaces.
Key Functions:
- Create and manage solutions (.dbsln files)
- Launch Designer for configuration
- Start Runtime for execution
- Manage licensing and server connections
- Enable multi-user collaboration
Key Concepts
| Term | Description | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Solution File (.dbsln) | Encrypted SQL database containing all configurations | Single file contains tags, displays, scripts, all modules |
| Solution List | Central display of available solutions | Shows status, preview images, organization folders |
| Server Connection | Access to local or remote solutions | Via TWebServices (port 10108) |
| Execution Profiles | Runtime modes with different security levels | Development, Validation, or Production |
| Multi-User Access | Concurrent engineering capability | Multiple users can work on same solution |
| Click-Once Deployment | Browser-based Designer launch | No local installation required |
What Solution Center Does
| Solution Management | Solution Execution | System Administration |
|---|---|---|
Create new solutions Open existing solutions Upgrade legacy projects | List running solution Run solutions Run diagnostics tools | License management Service configuration Remote access setup |
Typical Workflow
| Step | Action | Description | Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Connect | Select server | Choose local or remote server | Local, IP address, domain name |
| 2. Create/Open | Solution selection | New solution or open existing | Blank, template, import, .dbsln file |
| 3. Verify License | Check status | Ensure appropriate license | Development, Runtime, Combined |
| 4. Configure | Launch Designer | Edit solution configuration | Exclusive or multi-user mode |
| 5. Select Profile | Set execution mode | Choose runtime behavior | Development, Validation, Production |
| 6. Execute | Start Runtime | Run the solution | With selected profile and clients |
Feature Highlights
Solution Organization
- Single-file architecture - All configurations in one .dbsln file
- Preview images - MainPage display shown as thumbnail
- Multiple views - List, Card, or Table display options
- Search and filter - Quick solution location
- Folder organization - Logical grouping of solutions
Collaboration Features
- Multi-user support - Concurrent engineering on same solution
- Server-based access - Centralized solution repository
- Access control - Security keys for remote connections
- Version management - Built-in backup and restore
- Legacy migration - Upgrade path from .tProj files (v9.1+)
License Management
- Unified licensing - Single point for all operations
- License types - Development, Runtime, Combined, Trial
- Feature visibility - Tag count, user limits, I/O points
- Remote activation - Online and offline activation
- Expiration monitoring - Proactive renewal alerts
Deployment Flexibility
- Click-Once technology - Zero-installation Designer access
- Cross-platform - Windows desktop and web browser
- Remote management - Full functionality over network
- Template library - Industry-specific starting points
- Automated startup - Solution auto-launch configuration
How It Fits in the Solution Lifecycle
Solution Center
Solution Center is the first touchpoint in the Solution Lifecycle:
- Solution Center ← You are here (Create and manage)
- Designer - Configure your solution
- Runtime - Execute and monitor
It serves as both the starting point for new solutions and the ongoing management hub throughout the solution's lifecycle.
Next Steps
Continue Learning
- [Designer (Concept) →] - Understand the configuration workspace
- [Runtime (Concept) →] - Learn about solution execution
- [The Four Pillars →] - Begin building your solution
Practical Guides
- [Solution Center How-to Guide] - Step-by-step instructions
- [Creating Your First Solution] - Quick start tutorial
- [Remote Access Setup] - Configure server connections
This page introduces Solution Center as your command center for all solution operations. From here, you'll launch into Designer to build your solution following the Four Pillars methodology.
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