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Explanation on how to install FrameworX Designer.

Reference → Installation | Lifecycle | Modules | Controls | APIs | Troubleshooting

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+.


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Installation

Prerequisites

RequirementDetails
Operating SystemWindows 10 or later
PrivilegesAdministrator for installation
Disk Space2 GB minimum
.NET Framework4.8 (included in Windows 10+)

Installation Steps

  1. Download installer from support portal
  2. Run setup.exe as Administrator
  3. Accept default settings
  4. Launch from Start Menu

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

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

Solution Center Access

MethodRequirementsDesigner Support
Windows ApplicationWindows 10+Full Designer access
Web BrowserModern browserView only
ClickOnceWindows + browserDesigner launches locally

.NET 8 Requirements

Scenario.NET 8 RequiredNotes
Windows-only solutionsNoUses .NET Framework 4.8
Rich/Smart ClientsNoWindows clients only
Web displays (HTML5)YesWebAssembly support
Multiplatform deploymentYesLinux/Docker support
Sample solutionsRecommendedExamples use .NET 8

To install: Download .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64) from Microsoft

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

IssueCauseSolution
Installer won't startMissing prerequisitesVerify Windows version
.NET 8 warningOptional componentIgnore for Windows-only
License not recognizedNetwork issueUse offline activation
Performance issuesAntivirus scanningAdd exclusions

Child Pages

  • System Requirements (Reference)
  • Product Installation Folders (Reference)
  • Licensing Procedures (Reference)
  • Web Server Configuration (Reference)
    • Gateway Services (Reference)

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    System Requirements (Reference)

    Hardware and software prerequisites for FrameworX deployments.

    Parent Page: Installation & Licensing (Reference)

    Designer Requirements

    Hardware Specifications

    ComponentMinimumRecommended
    CPUIntel Core 2 DuoIntel Core i7
    RAM4 GB16 GB
    Disk2 GB HDD256 GB SSD
    Display1024×7681280×1024+
    OSWindows 10Windows 10+
    .NETFramework 4.8Framework 4.8 + .NET 8

    Runtime Requirements

    Platform Comparison

    SpecificationMultiplatformWindows-Only
    .NET.NET 8.NET Framework 4.8
    RAM512 MB minimum2 GB minimum
    Disk100 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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