This section covers installing the Explanation on how to install FrameworX Designer
configuration tool and understanding licensing For production deployment of solutions, see Solution Deployment (Reference).Parent Page: Getting Started (Reference)
Overview
Installing FrameworX Designer is straightforward, taking This section covers licensing requirements.
FrameworX Designer installation takes 1-3 minutes on Windows 10 or later. The Designer and Solution Center
run on require .NET Framework 4.8, which is included in Windows 10+.
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Prerequisites
Requirement | Details |
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Operating System | Windows 10 or later |
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Privileges | Administrator for installation |
Disk Space | 2 GB minimum |
.NET Framework | 4.8 (included in Windows 10+) |
Administrator privileges for installation2 GB disk space for Designer installationInstallation Steps
- Download
the for typical installationComplete - - installer from support portal
- Run setup.exe as Administrator
- Accept
defaults- default settings
- Launch from Start Menu
Installation creates folders under Default installation path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Tatsoft\FrameworX\
by default.
Important: Before installing new versions, uninstall previous versions to prevent certificate conflicts and ensure clean setupNote: Uninstall previous versions before installing new ones to prevent conflicts.
Solution Center Access
OptionsAccess Method | Requirements | Designer Support |
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Windows Application | Windows 10+ | Full Designer access |
Web Browser |
Any modern - no Designer from Browser compatible browser | Designer launches locally |
The web-based Solution Center allows project management from any browser, but Designer requires Windows.
.NET 8
ConsiderationsRequirements
.NET 8 Desktop Runtime is optional but recommended:
? | Notes |
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Windows-only solutions | No | Uses .NET Framework 4.8 |
Rich/Smart Clients | No | Windows clients only |
Web displays (HTML5) | Yes | WebAssembly support |
Multiplatform |
solutionsdeployment | Yes | Linux/Docker |
deploymentsupport |
Sample solutions | Recommended |
Many examples To install .NET 8: Download
from MicrosoftSelect .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64) from Microsoft
Licensing
FrameworX has a simple licensing model. Without a license, you have full Designer access but runtime is limited to 4 hours and cannot be used in production. With a Runtime license, you have unlimited runtime for production use.
License Types
- No License: Full development
features- , 4-hour runtime sessions, not for production
- Runtime License: Unlimited runtime, production authorized
, remote Designer access supportedFor subscription or cloud licensing options, contact sales.
Activation Methods
Activation activation - with internet connection
- Offline
Activation For air- Air-gapped systems using request/response files
- Hardware Dongle: USB-based, portable
between systems- License Server: Network floating licenses
with central management
Version Compatibility
FrameworX 10.1 is fully upward compatible with 10.0. Simply open your Opening a 10.0 solution in 10.1 - a backup is created automatically and the solution is now in creates an automatic backup and converts to 10.1 format. No license upgrade is necessary.
User PreferencesUpon first opening a solution, configure:
- Theme: Light/Dark mode
- Language: Interface language
- Defaults: Solution paths
- Templates: Project templates
Troubleshooting
Issue | Cause | Solution |
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Installer won't start | Missing prerequisites | Verify Windows version |
.NET 8 warning | Optional component | Ignore |
if development |
License not recognized | Network issue |
Try Use offline activation |
Performance issues | Antivirus scanning | Add |
FrameworX folders to
Child Pages
Next Steps
System Requirements (Reference)
Hardware and software prerequisites for FrameworX Designer and Runtime deployments.
Parent Page: Installation & Licensing (Reference)
Designer Requirements
Minimum Hardware Specifications
Component | Minimum | Recommended |
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CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo | Intel Core i7 |
RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB |
Disk |
Space | 2 GB HDD | 256 GB SSD |
Display |
1024 x 768 | 1280 x 1024 or higher1024×768 | 1280×1024+ |
OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
or newer (included)
Runtime
SolutionsRequirements
Specification | Multiplatform |
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Solution Solution-Only |
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.NET | .NET 8 | .NET Framework 4.8 |
and .NET 8 (for Web) |
RAM | 512 MB minimum | 2 GB minimum |
Disk |
Space | 100 MB minimum | 1 GB minimum |
For production runtime server requirements, see Solution Deployment (Reference). |
OS | Linux/Windows/Docker | Windows 10+ |
Runtime requirements depend on:
- Tag count
- Device connections
- Client connections
- Historian configuration
- Script complexity