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This section covers installing the FrameworX Designer configuration tool and understanding 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+.


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Installation

Overview

Installing FrameworX Designer is straightforward, taking 1-3 minutes. The Designer and Solution Center run on .NET Framework 4.8, which is included in Windows 10 and later.

Quick Installation

Prerequisites

RequirementDetails
Operating System
Prerequisites
Windows 10 or later
(includes
PrivilegesAdministrator for installation
Disk Space2 GB minimum
.NET Framework4.8
)
  • Administrator privileges for installation
    • 2 GB disk space for Designer installation
    (included in Windows 10+)

    Installation Steps

    1. Download
    the for typical installationComplete -
    1. installer from support portal
    2. Run setup.exe as Administrator
    3. Accept
    defaults
    1. default settings
    1. Launch from Start Menu
    Installation creates folders under

    Default installation path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Tatsoft\FrameworX\

    by default.

    Important: Before installing new versions, uninstall previous versions to prevent certificate conflicts and ensure clean setup

    Note: Uninstall previous versions before installing new ones to prevent conflicts.

    Solution Center Access

    Options

    Access
    MethodRequirementsDesigner Support
    Windows ApplicationWindows 10+Full Designer access
    Web Browser
    Any modern
    Modern browserView only
    - no Designer
    ClickOnce
    from Browser
    Windows +
    compatible
    browserDesigner launches locally

    The web-based Solution Center allows project management from any browser, but Designer requires Windows.

    .NET 8

    Considerations.NET 8 Desktop Runtime is optional but recommended:

    Requirements

    Scenario.NET 8 Required
    ?
    Notes
    Windows-only solutionsNoUses .NET Framework 4.8
    Rich/Smart ClientsNoWindows clients only
    Web displays (HTML5)YesWebAssembly support
    Multiplatform
    solutions
    deploymentYesLinux/Docker
    deployment
    support
    Sample solutionsRecommended
    Many examples
    Examples use .NET 8

    To install

    .NET 8

    :

    Download

    from MicrosoftSelect

    .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64) from Microsoft

    Licensing

    FrameworX has a simple licensing model. Without a license, you have full Designer access but runtime is limited to 4 hours and cannot be used in production. With a Runtime license, you have unlimited runtime for production use.

    License Types

    • No License: Full development
    features
    • , 4-hour runtime sessions, not for production
    • Runtime License: Unlimited runtime, production authorized
    , remote Designer access supported

    For subscription or cloud licensing options, contact sales.

    Activation Methods

    • Online
    Activation
    • : Instant
    activation
    • with internet connection
    • Offline
    Activation
    • :
    For air
    • Air-gapped systems using request/response files
    • Hardware Dongle: USB-based, portable
    between systems
    • License Server: Network floating licenses
    with central management

    Version Compatibility

    FrameworX 10.1 is

    fully

    upward compatible with 10.0.

    Simply open your

    Opening a 10.0 solution in 10.1

    - a backup is created automatically and the solution is now in

    creates an automatic backup and converts to 10.1 format

    . No license upgrade is necessary

    .

    User Preferences

    Upon first opening a solution, configure:

    • Theme: Light/Dark mode
    • Language: Interface language
    • Defaults: Solution paths
    • Templates: Project templates

    Troubleshooting

    IssueCauseSolution
    Installer won't startMissing prerequisitesVerify Windows version
    .NET 8 warningOptional componentIgnore
    if
    for Windows-only
    development
    License not recognizedNetwork issue
    Try
    Use offline activation
    Performance issuesAntivirus scanningAdd
    FrameworX folders to
    exclusions

    Child Pages

    (Reference)

    Next Steps

    Create first solution: Solutions Guide)Configure environment: Designer Overview (
  • Deploy to production: Solution Deployment (Reference)

    • System Requirements (Reference)

    Hardware and software prerequisites for FrameworX

    Designer and Runtime

    deployments.

    Parent Page: Installation & Licensing (Reference)

    Designer Requirements

    Minimum

    Hardware Specifications

    ComponentMinimumRecommended
    CPUIntel Core 2 DuoIntel Core i7
    RAM4 GB16 GB
    Disk
    Space
    2 GB HDD256 GB SSD
    Display
    1024 x 7681280 x 1024 or higher
    1024×7681280×1024+
    OSWindows 10Windows 10
    or newer
    +
    .NETFramework
    4.8
    (included)
    Framework 4.8 + .NET 8

    Runtime

    Solutions

    Requirements

    Platform Comparison

    SpecificationMultiplatform
    Solution
    Windows
    Solution
    -Only
    .NET.NET 8.NET Framework 4
    .8 and
    .
    NET
    8
    (for Web)
    RAM512 MB minimum2 GB minimum
    Disk
    Space
    100 MB minimum1 GB minimum
    OSLinux/Windows/DockerWindows 10+

    Performance Factors

    Runtime requirements depend on:

    • Tag count
    • Device connections
    • Client connections
    • Historian configuration
    • Script complexity
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