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Configuration workspace to to build and test all solution modules.

Modules→ Designer → Designer Workspace | Reference

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Designer

(Concept)

is the unified configuration workspace where you build and test complete FrameworX 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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Designer → Tutorial | Concept | How-to Guide | Reference

Key Concepts

TermDescriptionDetails
Unified WorkspaceSingle environment for all configurationNo need to switch between tools
Object Model.NET-based classes with inherited propertiesAccess methods without custom code
IntelliSenseContext-aware auto-completion everywhereFaster, error-free configuration
Test ModeIn-Designer runtime executionValidate without deployment
Modular ArchitectureIsolated module changesChanges won't break other modules
Multi-User SupportConcurrent engineering capabilityTeam collaboration on same solution

What Designer Does

ConfigurationDevelopment ToolsTesting & Validation

:

  • 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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Define tags and data modelsIntelliSense everywhereExecution ProfilesConfigure field devicesReal-time validationOnline configurationSetup alarms and historianCross-reference trackingSimulation toolsCreate scripts and logicRefactoring supportError checkingDesign displays and UIImport/export capabilitiesPerformance monitoringManage security settingsVersion control readyBuild validation

Workspace Organization

Visual Layout

File Edit Insert View Action Tools Settings Windows Help 

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(Last open documents)

(Search)

(Main toolbar)

Solution
Runtime 
Unified Namespace
Devices
Alarms
Historian
Datasets
Reports
Scripts
Security
Displays
Data Explorer
Track Changes

(Pillar Filter)

Solution / Settings (Selected Page)



Workspace 

Selected Page UI


Tatsoft FrameworX  10.1

[Output] [Find Results]               <profile> offline config

How It Fits in the Solution Lifecycle

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Image Removed Designer is the configuration workspace in the Solution Lifecycle:

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

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

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Solution Development Workflow

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

Configuration Flow Diagram

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
• Create symbols
• Configure clientsDisplays, Symbols, Layouts

Module Organization

Module Organization by Four Pillars

Pillar 1: UNS Foundation - Define Your Data

Pillar 2: Process Modules

Image RemovedUnified Namespace (Local UNS) - Tags & UDTs

Image RemovedDevices, Field Connections: 100+ connectors

Image RemovedDataExplorer Tools

Image RemovedAlarms, Events, and Audit-trail

Image RemovedExtended UNS using TagProvider Services

Image RemovedHistorian, time-series data

Pillar 3: Application Modules Pillar 4: Operator UI

Image RemovedSQL Database Connections and Queries

Image RemovedSymbol Library extensions

Image RemovedScripts and business logic (C#, VB.NET, Python 3)

Image RemovedDisplays (Canvas & Dashboard) & UI Security 

Image RemovedReports, data pub (PDF, CSV, HTML, XML & JSON)

Image RemovedLayouts,  Client deployment settings

Object Model Power

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

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titleExamples of Built-in Intelligence
Code Block
titleDateTime Tag Operations
Tag.DateTimeExample.Value.DayOfWeek  // Returns Monday, Tuesday, etc.
Tag.DateTimeExample.Value.AddDays(7)  // Date arithmetic
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titleScript Performance Monitoring
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




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