Unified configuration environment for building FrameworX solutions
Platform → Designer | Concept | Tutorial | How-to Guide | Reference
Overview
Designer is the unified configuration component where you build and test complete FrameworX solutions.
This powerful environment provides the workspace environment to implement the Four Pillar Methodology and deliver the solution Configuration
Designer is the Unified Interface to all module configuration and development tools.
Key Concepts
| Term | Description | Details |
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| Unified Workspace | Single environment for all configuration | No need to switch between tools |
| Object Model | .NET-based classes with inherited properties | Access methods without custom code |
| IntelliSense | Context-aware auto-completion everywhere | Faster, error-free configuration |
| Execution Profiles | Runtime modes for different environments | Development, Validation, or Production |
| Modular Architecture | Isolated module changes | Changes won't break other modules |
| Multi-User Support | Concurrent engineering capability | Team collaboration on same solution |
How It Fits in the Solution Lifecycle
Designer is the configuration workspace in the Solution Lifecycle:
- Solution Center - Create and manage solutions
- Designer ← You are here (Configure all modules)
- Runtime - Execute and monitor
Designer produces the configuration that Runtime executes. Execution Profiles let you validate behavior before publishing to production.
Module Organization by the Four Pillars
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Pillar 1: UNS Foundation | Pillar 2: Process Modules |
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| Pillar 3: Application Modules | Pillar 4: Operator UI |
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Integrated Development Environment
Editor Type | Features | Purpose |
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C#/VB.NET Editors | IntelliSense, syntax highlighting, debugging | Control logic and system integration |
Python Editor | Output playground, interactive execution | Analytics and data processing |
SQL Editors | Query builder, visual designer | Database integration |
JSON/XML Editors | Schema validation, formatting | Web data exchange |
Rich Text Editor | PDF/HTML output | Report generation |
Feature Highlights
- Single environment - All modules in one interface
- Consistent UI patterns - Same experience across modules
- Execution Profiles - Run in Development, Validation, or Production modes
- Online configuration - Modify running solutions
- Change tracking - See who modified what
- Version comparison - Track configuration evolution
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