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Designer (Concept) is the unified configuration workspace where you build solutions. All modules are configured here - tags, devices, alarms, scripts, displays, and more. It includes Test Mode for debugging without deployment and supports multiple users working on the same solution simultaneously.and test complete FrameworX solutions. This powerful environment provides:
  • Single interface for all module configuration - no tool switching needed
  • IntelliSense everywhere for faster, error-free development
  • Execution Profiles for testing without deployment
  • Multi-user support enabling team collaboration
  • .NET object model with built-in methods and properties

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Designer → Tutorial | Concept | How-to Guide | Reference

Key Concepts

TermDescriptionDetails
Unified WorkspaceSingle environment for all configurationNo need to switch between tools
Object Model.NET-based classes with inherited propertiesAccess methods without custom code
IntelliSenseContext-aware auto-completion everywhereFaster, error-free configuration
Test ModeIn-Designer runtime execution
Execution ProfilesRuntime modes for different environmentsDevelopment, Validation, or Production
Validate without deployment
Modular ArchitectureIsolated module changesChanges won't break other modules
Multi-User SupportConcurrent engineering capabilityTeam collaboration on same solution

What Designer Does

ConfigurationDevelopment ToolsTesting & Validation
Define tags and data modelsIntelliSense everywhereExecution Profiles
Configure field devicesReal-time validationOnline configuration
Setup alarms and historianCross-reference trackingSimulation tools
Create scripts and logicRefactoring supportError checking
Design displays and UIImport/export capabilitiesPerformance monitoring
Manage security settingsVersion control readyBuild validation

Workspace Organization

Visual Layout

File Edit Insert View Action Tools Settings Windows Help 

(shortcuts)

(Last open documents)

(Search)

(Main toolbar)

Solution
Runtime 
Unified Namespace
Devices
Alarms
Historian
Datasets
Reports
Scripts
Security
Displays
Data Explorer
Track Changes

(Pillar Filter)

Solution / Settings (Selected Page)



Workspace 

Selected Page UI


Tatsoft FrameworX  10.1

[Output] [Find Results]               <profile> offline config


How It Fits in the Solution Lifecycle

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Designer is the configuration workspace in the Solution Lifecycle:

  1. Solution Center - Create and manage solutions
  2. Designer ← You are here (Configure all modules)
  3. Runtime - Execute and monitor

Designer produces the configuration that Runtime executes. Test Mode lets Execution Profiles let you validate behavior before publishing to production.


Solution Development Workflow

Following the Four Pillars methodology, Designer guides you through a structured configuration process:

Configuration Flow Diagram

P! UNS

P1: Foundation

  • Tag
  • UserTypes
  • Assets
→

P! UNS

  • Tag
  • UserTypes
  • Assets
→

P! UNS

  • Tag
  • UserTypes
  • Assets
→

P2: Industrial Operations

  • • Devices<br>• Alarms<br>• Historian
→

P3: Business Operations

  • Datasets<br>• Reports<br>• Scripts
→

P4: User Interaction

  • • Displays<br>• Symbols<br>• Layouts

P! UNS

  • Tag
  • UserTypes
    • Assets
             ↑ ______________________________________________________↑

    Development Phases

    PhasePillarConfiguration TasksDesigner
    Areas
    Modules
    1. FoundationP1:
    UNS
    Foundation• Create tags<br>• Define UserTypes<br>• Build Asset TreeUNS → Tags, Templates, Assets
    2.
    Integration
    Industrial OperationsP2: Process• Setup devices<br>• Configure alarms<br>• Enable historianDevices, Alarms, Historian
    3.
    Logic
    Business OperationsP3: Application•
    Create scripts<br>•
    Setup datasets<br>• Build
    reports
    reports<br>• Create scripts
    Scripts,
    Datasets, Reports, Scripts
    4.
    Visualization
    User InteractionP4: Operator UI• Design displays<br>• Create symbols<br>• Configure clientsDisplays, Symbols, Layouts

    Module Organization by Four Pillars

    Pillar Structure

    Module Organization by Four Pillars

    Pillar 1: UNS Foundation

    		Pillar 2: Process Modules

    Unified Namespace - Tags & UDTs

    Devices, Field Connections: 100+ connectors

    DataExplorer Tools

    Alarms, Events, and Audit-trail

    TagProvider Services

    Historian, time-series data



    Pillar 3: Application Modules Pillar 4: Operator UI

    SQL Database Connections and Queries

    Symbol Library extensions

    Scripts and business logic (C#, VB.NET, Python 3)

    Displays (Canvas & Dashboard) & UI Security 

    Reports, data pub (PDF, CSV, HTML, XML & JSON)

    Layouts,  Client deployment settings


    Object Model Power

    All configured objects inherit from .NET classes, providing native functionality without custom coding:

    Built-in Intelligence Examples

    DateTime Tag Operations:

    csharp

    Tag.DateTimeExample.Value.DayOfWeek  // Returns Monday, Tuesday, etc.
Tag.DateTimeExample.Value.AddDays(7)  // Date arithmetic
Tag.DateTimeExample.Value.ToString("yyyy-MM-dd")  // Formatting

    Script Performance Monitoring:

    csharp

    Script.Task.Example1.LastCPUTime      // CPU usage tracking
Script.Task.Example1.LastExecutionTime // Performance metrics
Script.Task.Example1.ExecutionCount    // Execution statistics

    Automatic Methods Available:

    • String manipulation (Substring, Replace, Trim)
    • Mathematical operations (Min, Max, Round)
    • Collection handling (Count, First, Last)
    • Data conversion (ToInt32, ToDouble)

    This means you get hundreds of methods and properties automatically - no coding required!

    Feature Highlights

    Development Productivity

    • IntelliSense everywhere - Auto-completion for tags, objects, properties
    • Real-time validation - Red borders and tooltips for errors
    • Refactoring support - Rename with automatic reference updates
    • Cross-reference tools - Find all uses instantly
    • Keyboard shortcuts - Standard editing (Ctrl+S, F5, etc.)
    • Search and replace - Global changes across solution

    Unified Configuration

    • Single environment - All modules in one interface
    • Consistent UI patterns - Same experience across modules
    • Context menus - Right-click relevant operations
    • Drag-drop support - Between panels and modules
    • Quick navigation - Jump to Home, Tags, Draw, Runtime
    • Dockable panels - Customize workspace layout

    Testing and Validation

    • Test Mode - Run without leaving DesignerExecution Profiles - Run in Development, Validation, or Production modes
    • Online configuration - Modify running solutions
    • Simulation tools - Test without field devices
    • Build validation - Automatic error checking
    • Performance monitoring - Real-time resource usage
    • Breakpoint debugging - Script development tools

    Collaboration Features

    • Multi-user editing - Teams work simultaneously
    • Change tracking - See who modified what
    • Version comparison - Track configuration evolution
    • Module locking - Prevent conflicts
    • Comment system - Document decisions

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