The Solution Lifecycle describes how solutions move from development through production. Three workspaces work together: Solution Center creates and manages solutions, Designer configures them, and Runtime executes them. Each stage has specific purposes - Development for building, Validation for testing, and Production for live operations.
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Key Concepts
- Three Workspaces: Solution Center, Designer, and Runtime form the complete development environment
- Solution File (.dbsln): Single encrypted database containing all configuration
- Execution Profiles: Different runtime behaviors (Development, Validation, Production) from same configuration
- Lifecycle Stages: Development → Validation → Production deployment path
- Version Management: Controlled progression through solution versions
Understanding the Solution Lifecycle
The Solution Lifecycle defines how FrameworX solutions progress from initial creation through production deployment. It encompasses three essential workspaces that work together to create, configure, and execute industrial automation solutions.
The Three Workspaces
Solution Center
- Entry point for all operations
- Solution management hub
- License control center
- Launch point for Designer and Runtime
Designer
- Configuration workspace
- Module development
- Testing environment
- Build and validation
Runtime
- Execution environment
- Real-time operations
- Client services
- Performance monitoring
Lifecycle Flow
Define → Develop → Validate → Deploy → Operate → Maintain |