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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. 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 

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Tatsoft FrameworX  10.1

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The Designer provides a unified configuration workspace for all FrameworX solution development. It delivers an integrated environment for design, development, testing, validation, and deployment across all functional modules, organized through the Four Pillars methodology that structures data flow from field connectivity to user visualization.

Key Capabilities:

  • Configure all modules in one workspace
  • Test solutions without deployment
  • Support multi-user collaboration
  • Provide IntelliSense and validation
  • Enable offline and online editing
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Key Concepts

ConceptDescriptionImpactUnified WorkspaceSingle environment for all configurationNo need to switch between toolsObject Model.NET-based classes with inherited propertiesAccess methods without custom codeIntelliSenseContext-aware auto-completion everywhereFaster, error-free configurationTest ModeIn-Designer runtime executionValidate without deploymentModular ArchitectureIsolated module changesChanges won't break other modulesMulti-User SupportConcurrent engineering capabilityTeam collaboration on same solution

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What Designer Does

ConfigurationDevelopment ToolsTesting & Validation

Define tags and data models

Configure field devices

Setup alarms and historian

Create scripts and logic

Design displays and UI

Manage security settings

IntelliSense everywhere

Real-time validation

Cross-reference tracking

Refactoring support

Import/export capabilities

Version control

Execution Profiles

Online configuration

Simulation tools

Error checking

Performance monitoring

Build validation

Workspace Layout

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?  Navigation  ?     Design Canvas      ?   Properties        ?
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? ? Solution   ?                        ?  Tag: Temperature   ?
?   ? UNS      ?                        ?  Type: Float        ?
?     • Tags   ?                        ?  Min: 0             ?
?   ? Devices  ?                        ?  Max: 100           ?
?   ? Displays ?                        ?  Units: °C          ?
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?  Output Window      [Build][Errors][Cross-Reference]        ?
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Solution Development Workflow

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

PhasePillarConfiguration TasksDesigner Areas1. FoundationP1: UNS• Create tags
• Define UserTypes
• Build Asset TreeUNS → Tags, Templates, Assets2. IntegrationP2: Process• Setup devices
• Configure alarms
• Enable historianDevices, Alarms, Historian3. LogicP3: Application• Create scripts
• Setup datasets
• Build reportsScripts, Datasets, Reports4. VisualizationP4: Operator UI• Design displays
• Create symbols
• Configure clientsDisplays, Symbols, LayoutsModule Organization by Four Pillars

Pillar 1: UNS Foundation - Define Your Data

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:

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

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.)

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

Testing and Validation

  • Test Mode - Run without leaving Designer
  • Online configuration - Modify running solutions
  • Simulation tools - Test without field devices
  • Build validation - Automatic error checking
  • Performance monitoring - Real-time resource usage

How It Fits in the Solution Lifecycle

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Designer is the configuration workspace in the Solution Lifecycle:

  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. Test Mode lets you validate behavior before publishing to production.

Next Steps

Continue Learning

  • [Runtime (Concept) →] - Understand solution execution
  • [P1: UNS Foundation →] - Start building your solution
  • [The Four Pillars →] - Learn the methodology

Practical Guides

  • [Designer How-to Guide] - Step-by-step instructions
  • [Module Configuration] - Detailed module guides
    • [Test Mode Tutorial] - Testing best practices




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