This reference provides comprehensive technical documentation for the Solution Center interface, the primary entry point for managing FrameworX solutions.
Related Topics:
- Solution Center (Concept) - Understanding the workspace
- Managing Solutions (How-to) - Step-by-step procedures
- Solution Lifecycle - Development workflow
Interface Overview
Main Window Layout
FrameworX Solution Center  | ||
|---|---|---|
Navigation Panel
| Selected Solution: <solution name>
| |
| Tatsoft | << (panel collapse) | Status Bar - Connected: Local | |
New 
Edit 
View 
Run 
ManageAccess Methods
| Method | Entry Point | Features Available |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop Application | FrameworX.exe | Full functionality |
| Web Browser | http://server:10108/solutions | Limited editing* |
| Remote Desktop | Via Solution Server | Based on permissions |
*Note: Web access has different features available - documentation pending for advanced web-specific settings.
Action Buttons
Located above the solution list:
| Button | Function | Availability | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | Create new solution | Always | Ctrl+N |
| Edit | Open in Designer | Solution selected | Ctrl+E |
| View | Open read-only | Solution selected | Ctrl+R |
| Run | Start runtime | Solution selected | F5 |
| Manage | Advanced options | Solution selected | Ctrl+M |
| Refresh | Reload list | Always | F5 |
Quick Actions
- Double-click solution: Opens in Designer
- Right-click solution: Context menu with all actions
Solution List
Display Modes
| View Mode | Description | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Card View | Thumbnail previews with solution name | Visual identification |
| List View | Compact text list with status icons | Many solutions |
| Table View | Detailed grid with all properties | Comparing solutions |
Solution Item Properties
| Property | Description | Visual Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Solution identifier | Text label |
| Preview | MainPage display thumbnail | Card image |
| Status | Running/Stopped/Editing | Icon overlay |
| Modified | Last change timestamp | Table column |
| Size | Database file size | Table column |
| Version | Solution version | Properties panel |
Status Indicators
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Running | Solution executing |
| Editing | Open in Designer |
| Read-only | Published version |
| Legacy | FactoryStudio project |
Navigation Panel
Sections
| Section | Purpose | Details Page |
|---|---|---|
| Server | Solution location settings | Server Information |
| License | License status and activation | Licensing and Activation |
| Product | Version and components | This page |
Product Information
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Version | Software version | 10.2.0 |
| Build | Build number | 10.2.0.1234 |
| Platform | Operating system | Windows 11 |
| Drivers | Installed protocols | 75 drivers |
Solution Files
File Types
| Extension | Type | Description | Can Edit |
|---|---|---|---|
| .dbsln | Solution | Active configuration | Yes |
| .dbback | Backup | Archived solution | Import only |
| .dbrun | Published | Production version | No |
| .tproj | Legacy | Version 9.x format | Upgrade only |
File Locations
| Type | Default Path | Configurable |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions | Documents\FrameworX\Solutions | Yes |
| Templates | Documents\FrameworX\Templates | Yes |
| Backups | Documents\FrameworX\Backups | Yes |
| Temp Files | %TEMP%\FrameworX | No |
File Operations (To Do: Modify to explain to do at the file direction
| Operation | Description |
|---|---|
| Open | Load existing solution |
| Import | Restore from backup |
| Export | Create backup |
| Clone | Duplicate solution |
| Delete | Remove solution |
Search and Filter
Search Box
Located top-right of solution list:
| Search Type | Syntax | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Text string | "Tank" |
| Status | :running :stopped | :running |
| Modified | >date <date | >2024-01-01 |
| Size | >size <size | >10MB |
Keyboard Shortcuts
Global
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+N | New solution |
| Ctrl+O | Open solution |
| F5 | Refresh list |
| F1 | Help |
| Alt+F4 | Exit |
With Solution Selected
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Enter | Edit solution |
| Ctrl+E | Edit solution |
| Ctrl+R | View read-only |
| Ctrl+Enter | Run solution |
| Delete | Remove from list |
Common Tasks Reference
| Task | Steps | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Create solution | New → Select template → Configure | See Creating Solutions |
| Open for editing | Select → Edit | Requires dev license |
| Start runtime | Select → Run or Manage | See Managing Solutions |
| Connect remote | Server → Enter IP | See Server Information |
| Check license | License panel | See Licensing |
Troubleshooting
Solution List Issues
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Empty list | Wrong folder | Check Server settings |
| Missing solution | Not in search path | Add folder path |
| Can't see preview | No MainPage display | Normal for some solutions |
| Refresh not working | File locked | Close Designer/Runtime |
Access Issues
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Can't edit | No dev license | Check license type |
| Can't run | No runtime license | Verify license |
| Remote fails | TWebServices stopped | Start service |
| Web access denied | Access key required | Add ?accesskey=xxx |
See Also
Child Pages:
- Creating Solutions - New solution wizard and templates
- Managing Solutions - Runtime and diagnostic tools
- Server Information - Local and remote configuration
- Licensing and Activation - License management
Related Topics:
- Designer (Reference) - Configuration workspace
- Runtime (Reference) - Execution environment
- Multi-User Collaboration - Team development
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