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Architecture

Core Components

Module Organization

Key Features

IntelliSense

Automatic completion and validation for:

• Tag names
• Object references
• Script code
• Expression syntax

Refactoring

Automatic reference updates when renaming:

• Tags
• Display names
• Script classes
• Any named object

Multi-User Support

Auto-Save Options

Quick Navigation

Main Toolbar

Solution Configuration

Configuration Storage

Export Formats

Temporary Folders

Solution-specific temporary data stored in SolutionName-Designer folder:

Basic Workflows

Data Definitions

1. Define tags in Unified Namespace
2. Create data templates
3. Build asset tree
4. Connect tag providers

Process Configuration

1. Setup device connections
2. Configure alarms
3. Enable historian
4. Map communication points

Application Development

1. Create datasets
2. Build reports
3. Write scripts
4. Design displays

Deployment

1. Configure security
2. Test in development mode
3. Validate functionality
4. Deploy to production

Typical Procedures

Performance

Resource Usage

Optimization Tips

• Close unused document tabs
• Use filtering in Solution Explorer
• Disable auto-save for large solutions
• Regular solution compacting

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Log Files

Child Pages

Workspace Components:

• Designer Workspace (Reference) - UI elements and panels
• Solution Explorer (Reference) - Module navigation

Configuration Areas:

• Working with DataGrids - Table editing
• Find Results Panel - Cross-references
• Keyboard Shortcuts - Quick commands

See Also

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Top Main Toolbar

At the top of the page, you have buttons that allow users to undo or redo actions, manipulate rows or objects with cut, copy, paste, and delete functions, and interact with Git for document synchronization. There are also functionalities for searching and navigating references, handling database tags, editing tag properties, and directly accessing documentation or providing feedback.

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The table provides a concise reference for the commands and their associated functionalities.

Action

Description

Undo

Undoes an operation/change. This button is available until you save changes.

Redo

Redoes a previously undone operation/change. This button is available until you save changes.

Cut

Cuts a selected row (DataGrid) or objects (Drawing). This command will delete any select row or object in order to paste it somewhere else.

Copy

Copies a selected row (DataGrid) or objects (Drawing).

Paste

Pastes a row (DataGrid) or objects (Drawing) that was copied or cut previously.

Delete

Deletes selected row (DataGrid) or objects (Drawing).

Print

Prints current table (DataGrid) or display (Drawing).

Export Document

It saves the selected object to the Git folder located at the following path:

Path: C:\Users\User\Documents\Framework\Solutions\Solution\SolutionData\Git\<Module>\<Configuration interface>\

Find Elements

The Find Elements button on the toolbar accesses the object cross-reference, which lets you find where objects are used in the Project and go directly to each location.

Next Reference

Navigates to the subsequent reference or item in a given list or sequence.

Previous Reference

Navigates to the preceding reference or item in a given list or sequence.

New Tag

Allows the creation of a new tag in the real-time database.

Tag Properties

Shows the properties of the tag selected in the text box.

Object Selection

Enables the user to choose a specific item from a set of objects or elements within the interface.

Open a New Window to the Selected Document

Opens the document or file currently selected in a new window, allowing for parallel viewing or editing alongside the current content.

Feedback

Give your opinion in the feedback tab of the Tatsoft website.

Documentation

Quick Navigation Icons

The Quick Navigation bar includes the following shortcuts:

Description

Home

Redirects users to the Solution Designer home page. 

Tags

Takes the user to the Asset Tree within the Unified Namespace. It is where your assets can be viewed and managed.

Draw

Navigates users to the Draw section on Displays. It is where users can create, edit, or visualize graphical representations or designs.

Runtime

Directs the user to the Startup section of the Runtime. It is where users can initiate, run, or monitor processes or applications.

Navigation back

Allows users to go back to the previous page or section they were on.

Navigation

forward 

Lets users navigate forward if they've previously used the back button.

Navigation history

Presents users with a list of their recent navigation actions, allowing them to quickly jump to a specific page or section they visited earlier.