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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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Installation

Prerequisites

RequirementDetails
Operating SystemWindows 10 or later
(includes
PrivilegesAdministrator for installation
Disk Space2 GB minimum
.NET Framework4.8 (included in Windows 10+)
  • Administrator privileges for installation
  • 2 GB disk space for Designer installation
  • Installation Steps

    1. Download
    the for typical installationComplete -
    1. installer from support portal
    2. Run setup.exe as Administrator
    3. Accept
    defaults
    1. default settings
    1. 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

    Options

    Access
    MethodRequirementsDesigner Support
    Windows ApplicationWindows 10+Full Designer access
    Web Browser
    Any modern
    Modern browserView only
    - no Designer
    ClickOnce
    from Browser
    Windows +
    compatible
    browserDesigner launches locally
    The web-based Solution Center allows project management from any browser, but Designer requires Windows.

    .NET 8

    Considerations

    Requirements

    .NET 8 Desktop Runtime is optional but recommended:

    Scenario.NET 8 Required
    ?
    Notes
    Windows-only solutionsNoUses .NET Framework 4.8
    Rich/Smart ClientsNoWindows clients only
    Web displays (HTML5)YesWebAssembly support
    Multiplatform
    solutions
    deploymentYesLinux/Docker
    deployment
    support
    Sample solutionsRecommended
    Many examples
    Examples use .NET 8

    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 supported

    For subscription or cloud licensing options, contact sales.

    Activation Methods

    • Online
    Activation
    • : Instant
    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 Preferences

    Upon first opening a solution, configure:

    • Theme: Light/Dark mode
    • Language: Interface language
    • Defaults: Solution paths
    • Templates: Project templates

    Troubleshooting

    IssueCauseSolution
    Installer won't startMissing prerequisitesVerify Windows version
    .NET 8 warningOptional componentIgnore
    if
    for Windows-only
    development
    License not recognizedNetwork issue
    Try
    Use offline activation
    Performance issuesAntivirus scanningAdd
    FrameworX folders to
    exclusions

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    System Requirements (Reference)

    Hardware and software prerequisites for FrameworX Designer and Runtime deployments.

    Parent Page: Installation & Licensing (Reference)


    Designer Requirements

    Minimum

    Hardware Specifications

    ComponentMinimumRecommended
    CPUIntel Core 2 DuoIntel Core i7
    RAM4 GB16 GB
    Disk
    Space
    2 GB HDD256 GB SSD
    Display
    1024 x 7681280 x 1024 or higher
    1024×7681280×1024+
    OSWindows 10Windows 10
    or newer
    +
    .NETFramework
    4.8
    (included)
    Framework 4.8 + .NET 8

    Runtime

    Solutions

    Requirements

    Platform Comparison

    SpecificationMultiplatform
    Solution
    Windows
    Solution
    -Only
    .NET.NET 8.NET Framework 4.8
    and .NET 8 (for Web)
    RAM512 MB minimum2 GB minimum
    Disk
    Space
    100 MB minimum1 GB minimum
    For production runtime server requirements, see Solution Deployment (Reference).
    OSLinux/Windows/DockerWindows 10+

    Performance Factors

    Runtime requirements depend on:

    • Tag count
    • Device connections
    • Client connections
    • Historian configuration
    • Script complexity

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