Solution Center Tutorial

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1. Launch Solution Center and Explore Interface

Start Solution Center

• Double-click FrameworX desktop icon
• Or navigate to Start Menu → FrameworX → Solution Center

Interface Tour

Navigate each section:

• Title Bar: Note the help icon (?) for documentation
• Navigation Panel: Click through "Server Information", "Your License", "About FrameworX"
• Action Buttons: New, Edit, View, Run and Manage
• Solution List: Currently empty or showing example solutions (you can change between "List", "Cards" and "Table")

2. Create Your First Solution

Create New Solution

1. Click New button
2. In the New Solution Wizard, select the Product Edition FrameworX and click on Next
3. Choose Multiplatform and click Next
4. Fill the required information:
   • Name: MyFirstSolution
   • Description: Solution Lifecycle Tutorial
   • Template: Select "Blank"
   • Location: Note the default path (Documents\FrameworX\Solutions)
5. Click Create New Solution

Observe Results

• Solution appears in the list
• Note the .dbsln file created in the folder
• Designer automatically opens (close it for now - we'll use it in the next tutorial)

3. Navigate Solution Views

Change Display Modes

In the solution center, test each view using the toolbar buttons:

• Card View: Shows thumbnail previews
• List View: Compact text listing
• Table View: Detailed properties in columns

Explore Solution Properties

In Table View, observe information like:

• Name 
• DateModified
• Description

4. Check License Status

View License Information

1. Click Your License in Navigation Panel
2. Review your license details:
   • License Type (Development/Runtime/Combined)
   • Product Name
   • Product Version

Understand License Impact

Note which features are available:

• Development license = Can edit in Designer
• Runtime license = Can run solutions
• Combined = Both capabilities

5. Use Search and Filter

Basic Search

In the search box, try:

• Type "My" - filters to MyFirstSolution
• Clear and type "Test" - shows nothing
• Clear search to show all

Advanced Filters

Try these filter patterns:

• Status filter: Type :stopped to show only stopped solutions
• Date filter: Click filter icon and select "Modified: Today"

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