Overview
This section covers licensing requirements.
FrameworX Designer installation takes 1-3 minutes on Windows 10 or later. The Designer and Solution Center require .NET Framework 4.8, which is included in Windows 10+. The cross-platform runtime (Web pages, AI/MCP integration, and multi-platform solutions) requires the .NET Desktop Runtime that matches the FrameworX version: .NET 8 for 10.1.4 and earlier, .NET 10 for 10.1.5 and later.
Installation
Prerequisites
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 or later |
| Privileges | Administrator for installation |
| Disk Space | 4 GB minimum |
| .NET Framework | 4.8 (included in Windows 10+) — required for Designer and Solution Center |
| .NET Desktop Runtime | Version depends on FrameworX: .NET 8 for FrameworX 10.1.4 and earlier, .NET 10 for FrameworX 10.1.5 and later. Required for Web pages, AI/MCP integration, demos, and multi-platform solutions. |
| Visual C++ Redistributable | 2015–2022 x64 | installed automatically by the Setup if not already present on the system |
Note: The Setup automatically detects and installs the Visual C++ 2015–2022 Redistributable (x64) if it is not already present. On fresh Windows installations, this component is typically missing and will be installed silently during Setup without requiring any action from the user.
Installation Steps
.NET Desktop Runtime
Install the runtime that matches your FrameworX version:
- FrameworX 10.1.4 and earlier — .NET 8 Desktop Runtime: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0
- FrameworX 10.1.5 and later — .NET 10 Desktop Runtime: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/10.0
10.1.4 and 10.1.5 can be installed side-by-side on the same machine as isolated runtimes.
FrameworX
- Download installer: https://tatsoft.com/fx-101/
- Run FrameworX-Setup.exe as Administrator
- Accept default settings
- Launch from Start Menu
Default installation path: C:\Program Files\Tatsoft\FrameworX\
Note: Uninstall previous versions before installing new ones to prevent conflicts.
Solution Center Access
| Method | Requirements | Designer Support |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Application | Windows 10+ | Full Designer access |
| Web Browser | Modern browser | View only |
| ClickOnce | Windows + browser | Designer launches locally |
Cross-Platform Runtime Requirements
The cross-platform runtime (Web, AI/MCP, Linux, Docker) requires the .NET Runtime that matches the FrameworX version:
- FrameworX 10.1.4 and earlier — .NET 8 Runtime
- FrameworX 10.1.5 and later — .NET 10 Runtime
- Designer and Solution Center continue to require .NET Framework 4.8 (included with Windows 10+) across all versions.
- 10.1.4 and 10.1.5 can be installed side-by-side on the same machine as isolated runtimes.
| Scenario | Cross-Platform Runtime Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows-only solutions | No | Uses .NET Framework 4.8 |
| Rich/Smart Clients | No | Windows clients only |
| Web displays (HTML5) | Yes | WebAssembly support |
| Multiplatform deployment | Yes | Linux/Docker support |
| Sample solutions | Recommended | Examples target the cross-platform runtime |
Download links: .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64) for 10.1.4 and earlier, or .NET 10 Desktop Runtime (x64) for 10.1.5 and later.
Note: If you are using a windows-only solution and creating displays portables, it is necessary to have NET 8 installed to compile the display.
Licensing
License Types
- No License: Full development, 4-hour runtime sessions, not for production
- Runtime License: Unlimited runtime, production authorized
Activation Methods
- Online: Instant with internet connection
- Offline: Air-gapped systems using request/response files
- Hardware Dongle: USB-based, portable
- License Server: Network floating licenses
Version Compatibility
FrameworX 10.1 is upward compatible with 10.0. Opening a 10.0 solution in 10.1 creates an automatic backup and converts to 10.1 format.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Installer won't start | Missing prerequisites | Verify Windows version |
| Missing cross-platform runtime warning | Optional component for Windows-only solutions | Ignore for Windows-only; otherwise install .NET 8 (10.1.4 and earlier) or .NET 10 (10.1.5 and later) |
| License not recognized | Network issue | Use offline activation |
| Performance issues | Antivirus scanning | Add exclusions |
Child Pages
- Installation Folders and Utilities Reference
- Licensing Procedures Reference
- Managing Updates and Multiple Versions Reference
- SecureGateway Services Reference
- TLS and SSL Configuration
- Web Server Configuration Reference
System Requirements (Reference)
Hardware and software prerequisites for FrameworX deployments.
Parent Page: Installation & Licensing (Reference)
Designer Requirements
Hardware Specifications
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo | Intel Core i7 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Disk | 2 GB HDD | 256 GB SSD |
| Display | 1024×768 | 1280×1024+ |
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10+ |
| .NET | Framework 4.8 | Framework 4.8 + cross-platform runtime (.NET 8 for 10.1.4 and earlier, .NET 10 for 10.1.5 and later) |
Runtime Requirements
Platform Comparison
| Specification | Multiplatform | Windows-Only |
|---|---|---|
| .NET | .NET 8 (FrameworX 10.1.4 and earlier) / .NET 10 (FrameworX 10.1.5 and later) | .NET Framework 4.8 |
| RAM | 512 MB minimum | 2 GB minimum |
| Disk | 100 MB minimum | 1 GB minimum |
| OS | Linux/Windows/Docker | Windows 10+ |
Performance Factors
Runtime requirements depend on:
- Tag count
- Device connections
- Client connections
- Historian configuration
- Script complexity
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