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Configuration workspace to to build and test all solution modules.

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Designer 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.

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and test complete FrameworX solutions. It includes:

Solution Explorer - configuration access to all modules and tools
- Solution - custom solution settings, import and export tools
- Runtime - settings for the execution, diagnostics, and activation commands
- Modules - configuration UI for all modules
Data Explorer - Integrated tool for data discovery and tests
Track Changes - built version control system

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Workspace Organization

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ConceptDescriptionImpactUnified WorkspaceSingle environment for all configurationNo need to switch between toolsObject Model.NET-based classes with inherited propertiesAccess methods without custom codeIntelliSenseContext-aware auto-completion everywhereFaster, error-free configurationTest ModeIn-Designer runtime executionValidate without deploymentModular ArchitectureIsolated module changesChanges won't break other modulesMulti-User SupportConcurrent engineering capabilityTeam collaboration on same solution

What Designer Does

Configuration	Development Tools	Testing & Validation
Define tags and data models	IntelliSense everywhere	Execution Profiles
Configure field devices	Real-time validation	Online configuration
Setup alarms and historian	Cross-reference tracking	Simulation tools
Create scripts and logic	Refactoring support	Error checking
Design displays and UI	Import/export capabilities	Performance monitoring
Manage security settings	Version control	Build validation

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Module Organization by Four Pillars

Pillar 1: UNS Foundation - Define Your Data

Pillar 2: Process Modules

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Pillar 3: Application Modules Pillar 4: Operator UI

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What Designer Does

ConfigurationDevelopment ToolsTesting & Validation

Define tags and data models

Configure field devices

Setup alarms and historian

Create scripts and logic

Design displays and UI

Manage security settings

IntelliSense everywhere

Real-time validation

Cross-reference tracking

Refactoring support

Import/export capabilities

Version control

Execution Profiles

Online configuration

Simulation tools

Error checking

Performance monitoring

Build validation

Workspace Layout

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Solution Development Workflow

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

PhasePillarConfiguration TasksDesigner Areas1. FoundationP1: UNS• Create tags
• Define UserTypes
• Build Asset TreeUNS → Tags, Templates, Assets2. IntegrationP2: Process• Setup devices
• Configure alarms
• Enable historianDevices, Alarms, Historian3. LogicP3: Application• Create scripts
• Setup datasets
• Build reportsScripts, Datasets, Reports4. VisualizationP4: Operator UI• Design displays
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• Configure clientsDisplays, Symbols, LayoutsModule Organization by Four Pillars

Pillar 1: UNS Foundation - Define Your Data

Pillar 2: Process Modules

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Object Model Power

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

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Tag.DateTimeExample.Value.DayOfWeek  // Returns Monday, Tuesday, etc.
Tag.DateTimeExample.Value.AddDays(7)  // Date arithmetic

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

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.)

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

Testing and Validation

Test Mode - Run without leaving Designer
Online configuration - Modify running solutions
Simulation tools - Test without field devices
Build validation - Automatic error checking
Performance monitoring - Real-time resource usage

How It Fits in the Solution Lifecycle

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Designer is the configuration workspace in the Solution Lifecycle:

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

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

Next Steps

Continue Learning

[Runtime (Concept) →] - Understand solution execution
[P1: UNS Foundation →] - Start building your solution
[The Four Pillars →] - Learn the methodology

Practical Guides

[Designer How-to Guide] - Step-by-step instructions
[Module Configuration] - Detailed module guides
[Test Mode Tutorial] - Testing best practices

This page introduces Designer as your unified workspace for building complete industrial solutions. With its Four Pillars organization and powerful object model, you can efficiently configure everything from data models to user interfaces in one integrated environment.

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