What You'll Build

Create a working solution with:

Prerequisites

RequirementDetails
FrameworX installedSee [Install and Activate]
Windows 10 or newerDesigner runs on Windows
No license requiredDevelopment is free
Time required5 minutes

Step 1: Create Your Solution (1 minute)

Launch Solution Center

  1. Start FrameworX

Create New Solution

  1. Click New Solution button
  2. Configure:
  3. Click Create

? Checkpoint: Solution created and appears in the solution list

Step 2: Add Your First Tags (1 minute)

Open Designer

  1. Select your solution
  2. Click Edit - Designer opens

Create Tags

  1. Navigate to Unified Namespace → Tags
  2. Add Temperature tag:
  3. Add SetPoint tag:
  4. Add SystemEnabled tag:

? Checkpoint: Three tags visible in the tag grid

Step 3: Design Your Display (2 minutes)

Create Display

  1. Navigate to Displays → Draw → List
  2. Double-click MainPage to open editor

Build Interface

  1. Add title:
  2. Add Temperature display:
  3. Add SetPoint control:
  4. Add Enable switch:
  5. Save display (Ctrl+S)

? Checkpoint: Display shows title, temperature value, setpoint slider, and enable checkbox

Step 4: Run Your Solution (1 minute)

Start Runtime

  1. Click Run button in Designer toolbar
  2. Runtime starts and display opens

Test Your Solution

Make It Dynamic (Optional)

  1. Return to Designer
  2. Select Temperature tag
  3. Add expression in Value column:
   @Tag.SetPoint + Rand(-5, 5)
  1. Restart Runtime - Temperature fluctuates around SetPoint

? Success! You've created your first FrameworX solution

Next Steps

TopicDescriptionLink
Understand the PlatformLearn architecture and concepts[Platform Overview]
Build Real SolutionsMaster the four-pillar methodology[The Four Pillars]
Connect to DevicesAdd real data sources[Connect to Devices]

Troubleshooting

IssueSolution
Can't create solutionRun Solution Center as Administrator
Designer won't openCheck Windows version (10 or newer required)
Runtime won't startCheck Windows Firewall settings
Display blankEnsure Runtime is running (green icon in system tray)
Tags not updatingVerify expression syntax

Getting Help