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This reference provides detailed technical documentation for creating new solutions, including the New Solution Wizard, templates, and the Solution Creator automation tool.
Related Topics:
- Solution Center (Reference) - Main workspace
- Managing Solutions (How-to) - Step-by-step procedures
- Solution Templates - Template overview
New Solution Wizard
Accessing the Wizard
| Method | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Solution Center | Click New button | Wizard opens |
| Keyboard | Ctrl+N | Wizard opens |
| File Menu | File → New Solution | Wizard opens |
Wizard Step 1: Product Features
Product Family Selection
| Family | Description | Target Use | License Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | Full platform capabilities | Enterprise systems | No limits |
| FactoryStudio | SCADA/MES/HMI applications | Industrial automation | By points |
| EdgeMachine | Machine-level HMI | OEM equipment | By points |
| EdgeConnect | Data gateway | IoT connectivity | By connections |
Product Model Options
| Model | Communication Points | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | Up to 150 | Small machines |
| 300 | Up to 300 | Production cells |
| 500 | Up to 500 | Small processes |
| 1500 | Up to 1,500 | Medium systems |
| 5000 | Up to 5,000 | Large systems |
| Unlimited | No limit | Enterprise |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Unlimited | FactoryStudio | EdgeMachine | EdgeConnect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tags | Unlimited | By model | By model | Limited |
| Displays | Unlimited | Unlimited | Limited | None |
| Scripts | Yes | Yes | Limited | Basic |
| Historian | Yes | Yes | Optional | Data only |
| Reports | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Redundancy | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Wizard Step 2: Platform
Platform Selection
| Platform | Operating Systems | Requirements | Components |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10/11, Server 2016+ | .NET Framework 4.8 | Full features |
| Multi-Platform | Windows, Linux, Docker | .NET 8 Runtime | Cross-platform subset |
Platform-Specific Features
| Feature | Windows | Multi-Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Authentication | ? | ? |
| Active Directory | ? | ? |
| Canary Historian | ? | ? |
| OSIsoft PI | ? | ? |
| OPC Classic | ? | ? |
| .NET 8 Scripts | ? | ? |
| Linux Deployment | ? | ? |
| Docker Support | ? | ? |
Wizard Step 3: Solution Details
Configuration Fields
| Field | Description | Requirements | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solution Name | Unique identifier | Alphanumeric, no spaces | Required |
| Location | Save directory | Write permissions | Documents\Solutions |
| Create Folder | Separate directory | Recommended | Checked |
| Template | Starting configuration | Select from list | HeaderLayout |
| Description | Solution purpose | Optional | Empty |
Naming Conventions
| Valid | Invalid | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| TankFarm2024 | Tank Farm 2024 | No spaces |
| Plant_Monitor | Plant-Monitor | Underscore preferred |
| LineA_v2 | Line#A | No special characters |
| OEE_System | 123System | Must start with letter |
Solution Templates
Built-in Templates
| Template | Description | Includes | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blank | Empty solution | Basic structure only | Custom projects |
| HeaderLayout | Standard navigation | Header, menu, pages | Most applications |
| ISA101 | High-performance HMI | ISA graphics standards | Process control |
| TabLayout | Tabbed interface | Tab navigation | Multi-area systems |
| MobileFirst | Responsive design | Touch-optimized | Mobile/tablet |
| OEE_Dashboard | Production metrics | KPI calculations, reports | Manufacturing |
| Tank_Farm | Storage monitoring | Level displays, trends | Liquid storage |
| Building_Automation | BMS template | HVAC, lighting, access | Facilities |
Template Contents
Each template includes:
| Component | Blank | HeaderLayout | ISA101 | OEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Display | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Navigation | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Sample Tags | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Scripts | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Reports | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Symbols | ? | Basic | ISA | Production |
Custom Templates
Creating Templates
- Design Solution - Build complete solution
- Save As Template - File → Save as Template
- Store Location - Documents\FrameworX\Templates
- Available Next Time - Appears in wizard
Template Location
| Type | Path | Editable |
|---|---|---|
| System Templates | Program Files\FrameworX\Templates | No |
| User Templates | Documents\FrameworX\Templates | Yes |
| Shared Templates | Network\SharedTemplates | By permission |
Template Management
| Action | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Add | Copy .dbsln to Templates folder | Available in wizard |
| Remove | Delete from Templates folder | Not shown in wizard |
| Update | Replace .dbsln file | Uses new version |
| Share | Copy to network location | Team access |
Solution Creator Tool
Overview
Solution Creator (Reference):
Automated solution creation from CSV files and command line
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Location: <install_path>\
SolutionCreator.exe
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Solution Creator User Interface
| Field | Description | Required | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solution Name | New solution identifier | Yes | None |
| Output Location | Save directory | Yes | Current |
| New Folder | Create subdirectory | No | Checked |
| Product | License family/model | Yes |
| FrameworX | |||
| Platform | Windows/Multi-platform | Yes | Windows |
| Merge CSV Files | Import data | No | Unchecked |
| Template | Base template | No | Blank |
CSV Import
Supported Files
File names must match exactly:
| File Name | Content | Required |
|---|---|---|
| UnsTags.csv | Tag definitions | No |
| DevicesChannels.csv | Communication channels | No |
| DevicesNodes.csv | Device nodes | No |
| DevicesPoints.csv | Device points |
| No |
CSV Format Example
Standard format matching Designer export:
csv
Name,Type,Description,InitialValue,Min,Max
Tank1_Level,Double,"Tank 1 Level",0,0,100
Tank1_Temp,Double,"Tank 1 Temperature",20,0,150Alternative Naming
Files can include solution prefix:
Solution2_UnsTags.csvSolution2_DevicesChannels.csvBatch Automation
Command Line Syntax
batch
SolutionCreator.exe /parameter:value [/parameter:value...]Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
/solutionName: | Solution name | /solutionName:Plant1 |
/outputFileLocation: | Save path | /outputFileLocation:C:\Solutions |
/ |
/newFolder:trueplatform: | Target platform | /platform:Multiplatform |
/productFamily: | License family | /productFamily: |
FrameworX | ||
/productModel: | Point limit | /productModel:1500 |
/MergeCsvFiles: | Import CSVs | /MergeCsvFiles:true |
/pathCSVFiles:/pathCSVFiles:C:\Data/templateName:/templateName:HeaderLayout/logfile:/logfile:C:\Logs\create.logBatch File Example
batch
@echo off
CD "C:\Program Files (x86)\Tatsoft\FrameworX\fx-10"
REM Create multiple edge solutions
FOR %%i IN (1 2 3 4 5) DO (
SolutionCreator.exe ^
/solutionName:Edge%%i ^
/outputFileLocation:C:\EdgeSolutions ^
/newFolder:true ^
/platform:Multiplatform ^
/productFamily:EdgeMachineEdgeHMI ^
/productModel:300 ^
/MergeCsvFiles:true ^
/pathCSVFiles:C:\Templates\Edge%%i ^
/templateName:blank ^
/logfile:C:\Logs\Edge%%i.log
)Post-Creation
After Wizard Completion
Steps
- Configure Tags - Define data model
- Setup Devices - Connect to equipment
- Create Displays - Design user interface
- Add Logic - Scripts and calculations
- Test - Verify functionality
- Deploy - Move to production
Troubleshooting
Creation Issues
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Wizard won't start | No license | Use evaluation mode |
| Can't select template | Templates folder empty | Reinstall or add templates |
| Name rejected | Invalid characters | Use alphanumeric only |
| Location denied | No permissions | Choose different folder |
CSV Import Issues
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Files not recognized | Wrong names | Match exact names |
| Import fails | Format error | Check CSV structure |
| Partial import | Missing columns | Verify headers |
| Encoding issues | UTF-8 required | Save as UTF-8 |
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