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Configuration workspace to to build and test all solution modules.

Modules→ Designer → Designer Workspace | Reference

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Designer

is the unified configuration workspace where you build and test complete FrameworX solutions.

This powerful environment provides:

It includes:

  • 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 
  • Single interface for all module configuration
  • IntelliSense everywhere for faster, error-free development
  • Multi-user support enabling team collaboration
    • .NET Object model: built-in methods and properties
  • Rename/Refactor anytime
    • Even while solution is running

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Workspace Organization

Visual Layout

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

(Pillar Filter)

Solution / Settings (Selected Page)



Workspace 

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How It Fits in the Solution Lifecycle

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  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. Execution Profiles let you validate behavior before publishing to production.

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
Execution ProfilesRuntime modes for different environmentsDevelopment, Validation, or Production
Modular ArchitectureIsolated module changesChanges won't break other modules
Multi-User SupportConcurrent engineering capabilityTeam collaboration on same solution

What Designer Does

ConfigurationDevelopment ToolsTesting & Validation
Define tags and data modelsIntelliSense everywhereExecution Profiles
Configure field devicesReal-time validationOnline configuration
Setup alarms and historianCross-reference trackingSimulation tools
Create scripts and logicRefactoring supportError checking
Design displays and UIImport/export capabilitiesPerformance monitoring
Manage security settingsVersion control readyBuild validation

Solution Development Workflow

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

Configuration Flow Diagram

P1: Foundation

  • Tag
  • UserTypes
  • Assets
→

P2: Industrial Operations

  • • Devices<br>• Alarms<br>• Historian
→

P3: Business Operations

  • Datasets<br>• Reports<br>• Scripts
→

P4: User Interaction

  • • Displays<br>• Symbols<br>• Layouts
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Development Phases

PhasePillarConfiguration TasksDesigner Modules
1. FoundationP1: Foundation• Create tags<br>• Define UserTypes<br>• Build Asset TreeUNS → Tags, Templates, Assets
2. Industrial OperationsP2: Process• Setup devices<br>• Configure alarms<br>• Enable historianDevices, Alarms, Historian
3. Business OperationsP3: Application• Setup datasets<br>• Build reports<br>• Create scriptsDatasets, Reports, Scripts
4. User InteractionP4: Operator UI• Design displays<br>• Create symbols<br>• Configure clientsDisplays, Symbols, Layouts

Module Organization by Four Pillars

Pillar Structure

Module Organization by Four Pillars

Pillar 1: UNS Foundation

Pillar 2: Process Modules

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Pillar 3: Application Modules Pillar 4: Operator UI

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Object Model Power

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

Built-in Intelligence Examples

DateTime Tag Operations:

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Tag.DateTimeExample.Value.DayOfWeek  // Returns Monday, Tuesday, etc.
Tag.DateTimeExample.Value.AddDays(7)  // Date arithmetic
Tag.DateTimeExample.Value.ToString("yyyy-MM-dd")  // Formatting

Script Performance Monitoring:

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Script.Task.Example1.LastCPUTime      // CPU usage tracking
Script.Task.Example1.LastExecutionTime // Performance metrics
Script.Task.Example1.ExecutionCount    // Execution statistics

Automatic Methods Available:

  • String manipulation (Substring, Replace, Trim)
  • Mathematical operations (Min, Max, Round)
  • Collection handling (Count, First, Last)
  • Data conversion (ToInt32, ToDouble)

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.)
  • Search and replace - Global changes across solution

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
  • Dockable panels - Customize workspace layout

Testing and Validation

  • Execution Profiles - Run in Development, Validation, or Production modes
  • Online configuration - Modify running solutions
  • Simulation tools - Test without field devices
  • Build validation - Automatic error checking
  • Performance monitoring - Real-time resource usage
  • Breakpoint debugging - Script development tools

Collaboration Features

  • Multi-user editing - Teams work simultaneously
  • Change tracking - See who modified what
  • Version comparison - Track configuration evolution
  • Module locking - Prevent conflicts
    • Comment system - Document decisions




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