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First Solution (5 min) creates

Quick Start

Overview

Get started with FrameworX 10.1 in minutes, not hours. This Quick Start guide provides hands-on tutorials and learning paths tailored to your role. Whether you're building your first solution or exploring FrameworX capabilities, you'll find the fastest path to productivity here.

Your First Solution - 5 Minutes to Success

What You'll Build

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a working solution with:

Real-time data tags
Interactive display with controls
Live value updates
Running application

Prerequisites

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Before starting, ensure you have:

FrameworX 10.1 installed - Installation Guide
Valid license - Trial, Development, or Combined
Administrator access - For first-time setup
5 minutes - That's really all you need!

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FrameworX Installed

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Create Your Solution (1 minute)

Launch Solution Center

Start FrameworX
- Windows: Start Menu → FrameworX

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- → Solution Center
- Or use desktop shortcut

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Create New Solution

Click

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New Solution

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button
Configure:
- Name:

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- MyFirstSolution
- Product Family: FrameworX

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- Location: Keep default or browse
Click

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Create

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Checkpoint: Solution created and appears in the solution list

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Add Your First

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Tags (1 minute)

Open Designer

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Select your solution

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Click Edit - Designer opens

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Create

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Design Your Display (2 minutes)

Create Display

Navigate to Displays

In left tree: Displays → MainPage
Click Edit icon or double-click

→ Draw → List
Double-click MainPage to open editor

Build Interface

Add title:
- Drag TextBlock from toolbox
- Enter

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- : "My First FrameworX Solution"
- Set font size: 24

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Add Temperature

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display:
- From

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- Assets tree, drag Temperature tag to canvas

- TextBox appears showing value
Add SetPoint

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control:
- Drag

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- SetPoint

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- tag to display
- Right-click

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- → Dynamics → use Slider
- Set

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- range: Min=50, Max=100
Add Enable

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switch:
- Drag

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- SystemEnabled

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- tag to display
- Right-click →

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- Dynamics → use CheckBox
- Set label: "System Enabled"

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Save display (Ctrl+S)

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

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Run Your Solution (1 minute

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Start Runtime

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Start Runtime

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Click

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Run

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button in Designer toolbar
- Or press F5
Runtime starts and display opens

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Test Your Solution

Move

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SetPoint slider - value

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updates
Toggle System Enabled checkbox

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Observe Temperature value

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Make It Dynamic

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(Optional

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)

Return to Designer
Select Temperature tag
Add expression

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in Value column:

   @Tag.SetPoint +

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Rand(-5, 5

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Restart Runtime

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- Temperature

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fluctuates around SetPoint

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Success!

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You've created your first FrameworX solution

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Solution Center Overview

Understanding the Interface

Panel	Purpose	Key Actions
Solution List	Shows all solutions	Select, search, organize
Solution Actions	Operations toolbar	New, Open, Edit, Run, Stop
Properties Panel	Solution details	View version, size, status
License Status	Current license info	Check expiration, features

Essential Operations

Creating Solutions

New - Start from scratch
New from Template - Use industry templates
Import - Load exported solution
Clone - Copy existing solution

Managing Solutions

Backup - Create safety copy
Export - Package for deployment
Delete - Remove solution
Properties - View/edit settings

Designer Basics

Workspace Layout

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?  Menu Bar            [File][Edit][View][Tools][Help]    ?
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?              ?                        ?                 ?
?  Navigation  ?     Design Canvas      ?   Properties    ?
?     Tree     ?                        ?     Panel       ?
?              ?   (Context-Sensitive)  ?                 ?
? ? Solution   ?                        ?  Tag: Temp      ?
?   ? UNS      ?                        ?  Type: Float    ?
?     • Tags   ?                        ?  Value: 75.5    ?
?   ? Devices  ?                        ?                 ?
?   ? Displays ?                        ?                 ?
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?  Output Window      [Build][Errors][Search Results]     ?
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Key Designer Features

Feature	Location	Purpose
Tag Editor	UNS → Tags	Create and configure tags
Display Designer	Displays → Pages	Build HMI screens
Device Configuration	Devices → Channels	Setup communications
Script Editor	Scripts → Tasks	Write custom logic
Test Mode	Toolbar → Run Test	Test without leaving Designer

Navigation Tips

Double-click items to edit
Right-click for context menus
Drag-drop between panels
Ctrl+S saves current item
F5 starts test mode

Runtime Fundamentals

Runtime Components

Component	Function	Access
TServer	Core execution engine	Runs as service
Tag Database	Real-time data storage	In-memory
Module Engines	Execute specific functions	Auto-started
Client Server	Serves displays to clients	TCP port 9000

Execution Modes

Development Mode

Full diagnostics enabled
Detailed error messages
Performance monitoring
Online configuration changes

Production Mode

Optimized performance
Minimal logging
Security enforced
Stable operation

Monitoring Runtime

Runtime Information
- Solution Center → Tools → Runtime Info
- Shows module status, memory, connections
Property Watch
- Monitor tag values in real-time
- See quality and timestamps
Diagnostics
- View logs and traces
- Analyze performance

Choose Your Path

Select Your Learning Journey

Based on your role and experience, choose the path that best fits your needs:

For Control Engineers

Your Focus

Traditional automation professionals working with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.

Recommended Learning Path

Week 1: Foundation

Device Communication
- Configure your PLC brand
- Test live data collection
- Troubleshoot connections
Basic HMI Development
- Create operator displays
- Build equipment faceplates
- Implement navigation
Alarm Configuration
- Setup alarm conditions
- Configure notifications
- Test acknowledgments

Week 2: Advanced Topics

Complex Graphics - Animations and symbols
Control Logic - Scripts for automation
Trending - Historical data visualization
Reports - Shift and production reports

Hands-On Exercises

Connect to Allen-Bradley PLC
Build motor control faceplate
Create tank level display
Implement alarm banner

Start Control Engineer Path →

For IT Professionals

Your Focus

IT/OT convergence, enterprise integration, databases, and cybersecurity.

Recommended Learning Path

Week 1: Foundation

Database Integration
- Connect to SQL databases
- Build queries
- Real-time synchronization
Web Technologies
- Deploy web clients
- Configure HTTPS
- Setup authentication
Security Implementation
- User management
- Role-based access
- Audit trails

Week 2: Advanced Topics

Enterprise Integration - ERP/MES connections
Cloud Deployment - AWS/Azure setup
API Development - REST/GraphQL
Performance Tuning - Database optimization

Hands-On Exercises

Connect to SQL Server
Deploy web dashboard
Implement Active Directory
Create REST API endpoint

Start IT Professional Path →

For System Integrators

Your Focus

Complete solution delivery from design through deployment and support.

Recommended Learning Path

Week 1: Foundation

Architecture Design
- Platform architecture
- Sizing and scaling
- Network design
Solution Development
- Four-pillar methodology
- Template creation
- Standards implementation
Deployment Strategies
- Installation procedures
- Redundancy setup
- Backup strategies

Week 2: Advanced Topics

Project Delivery - Methodologies and tools
Performance Optimization - Large-scale systems
Custom Development - Advanced scripting
Training Delivery - End-user education

Hands-On Exercises

Design multi-site architecture
Build reusable templates
Implement redundancy
Create training materials

Start System Integrator Path →

Next Steps

After Quick Start

Expand Your Knowledge

Platform Architecture - Understand the complete system
Building Solutions - Master the four-pillar methodology
Solution Examples - Explore industry templates

Get Certified

FrameworX Certified Developer
Online courses and exams
Industry recognition

Join the Community

Community Forum - Ask questions, share solutions
User Groups - Local meetups
Annual Conference - Training and networking

Quick Reference Card

Essential Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut	Context
Save	Ctrl+S	Designer
Test Mode	F5	Designer
Build Solution	F7	Designer
Find	Ctrl+F	All
Help	F1	All

Common Tasks

Task	Where	How
Add Tag	Designer → UNS → Tags	Insert key or click +
Create Display	Designer → Displays	Right-click → New
Add Device	Designer → Devices	New Channel → New Node
Write Script	Designer → Scripts	New Task
View Logs	Solution Center → Tools	Log Viewer

File Locations

Type	Default Path
Solutions	C:\ProgramData\FrameworX\Solutions\
Logs	C:\ProgramData\FrameworX\Logs\
Licenses	C:\ProgramData\FrameworX\Licenses\
Backups	C:\ProgramData\FrameworX\Backups\

Troubleshooting Quick Start

Common First-Time Issues

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Next Steps

Topic	Description	Link
Understand the Platform	Learn architecture and concepts	[Platform Overview]
Build Real Solutions	Master the four-pillar methodology	[The Four Pillars]
Connect to Devices	Add real data sources	[Connect to Devices]

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
Can't create solution	Run Solution Center as Administrator
Designer won't open	Check

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Windows version (10 or newer required)

Runtime won't start

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Check Windows Firewall settings

Display blank

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Ensure Runtime is

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running (green icon in system tray)
Tags not updating	Verify

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expression syntax

→ Getting Help

Built-in Help - Press F1 anywhere
Documentation - You're already here!
Community Forum - Ask questions
Support - Open ticket

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First Solution (5 min) creates

Quick Start

Overview

Your First Solution - 5 Minutes to Success

What You'll Build

a working solution with:

Create Your Solution (1 minute)

Launch Solution Center

Create New Solution

Add Your First

Tags (1 minute)

Open Designer

Create

Tags

Design Your Display (2 minutes)

Create Display

Build Interface

Run Your Solution (1 minute

Start Runtime

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Start Runtime

Click

Test Your Solution

Make It Dynamic

(Optional

)

Solution Center Overview

Understanding the Interface

Essential Operations

Creating Solutions

Managing Solutions

Designer Basics

Workspace Layout

Key Designer Features

Navigation Tips

Runtime Fundamentals

Runtime Components

Execution Modes

Development Mode

Production Mode

Monitoring Runtime

Choose Your Path

Select Your Learning Journey

For Control Engineers

Your Focus

Recommended Learning Path

Week 1: Foundation

Week 2: Advanced Topics

Hands-On Exercises

For IT Professionals

Your Focus

Recommended Learning Path

Week 1: Foundation

Week 2: Advanced Topics

Hands-On Exercises

For System Integrators

Your Focus

Recommended Learning Path

Week 1: Foundation

Week 2: Advanced Topics

Hands-On Exercises

Next Steps

After Quick Start

Expand Your Knowledge

Get Certified

Join the Community

Quick Reference Card

Essential Shortcuts

Common Tasks

File Locations

Troubleshooting Quick Start

Common First-Time Issues

Next Steps

Troubleshooting