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This section covers installing the

Explanation on how to install FrameworX Designer

configuration tool and understanding licensing.

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Installation → instal and Activate (Get Started) | Installation & Licensing (Reference)

Overview

Installing FrameworX Designer is straightforward, taking 1-3 minutes

.

Reference → Installation | Solution | Modules | Controls | Code | Troubleshooting

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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and later.Quick

Installation

Prerequisites

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

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

    .NET 8

    Considerations.NET 8 Desktop Runtime is optional but recommended:

    Requirements

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

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

    Child Pages

    Next Steps

  • Create first solution: Solutions (Guide)
  • Configure environment: Designer Overview (Reference)
    • Deploy to production: Solution Deployment (Reference)

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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

    Space1280 x 1024 or higher or newer (included)
    ComponentMinimumRecommended
    CPUIntel Core 2 DuoIntel Core i7
    RAM4 GB16 GB
    Disk
    2 GB HDD256 GB SSD
    Display
    1024 x 768
    1024×7681280×1024+
    OSWindows 10Windows 10
    +
    .NETFramework
    4.8
    Framework 4.8 + .NET 8

    Runtime

    Solutions

    Requirements

    Platform Comparison

    Solution Solution and .NET 8 (for Web) Space
    SpecificationMultiplatform
    Windows
    -Only
    .NET.NET 8.NET Framework 4.8
    RAM512 MB minimum2 GB minimum
    Disk
    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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