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FrameworX modern and reliable technology stack

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Core Technologies


UI Technologies


Supporting Technologies



Aim high, start simple, scale without limits.

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Core Runtime Technology

The platform operates on 100% .NET managed code with a multi-threaded driver core delivering millisecond response times through service exception handling and optimized execution paths.

Runtime OptionUse CaseBenefits.NET 8Cross-platform deployments
(Windows, Linux, macOS, ARM)• Smaller footprint
• Container-ready
• Modern performance.NET Framework 4.8Windows-specific integrations• Legacy library support
• Windows API access
• Industrial hardware compatibilityDocker ContainersCloud and edge deployments• Scalable architecture
• Cisco IoT App Hosting
• Simplified deployment

Integrated Development Environment

Editor Type

Features

Purpose

C#/VB.NET Editors

IntelliSense, syntax highlighting, debugging

Control logic and system integration

Python Editor

Output playground, interactive execution

Analytics and data processing

SQL Editors

Query builder, visual designer

Database integration

JSON/XML Editors

Schema validation, formatting

Web data exchange

Rich Text Editor

PDF/HTML output

Report generation

Development Languages

Primary Languages

  • C# - Compiled performance with strict validation for control systems
  • Python 3 - Interpretive flexibility for analytics and data processing
  • Interoperability - Seamless method calls between C# and Python

Secondary Languages

  • VB.NET - Full platform access with legacy support
  • JavaScript - HTML5 page scripting and legacy integration

Native Connectivity Architecture

FrameworX includes a comprehensive communication stack built directly into the platform, eliminating middleware dependencies and delivering superior performance

Built-in Communication Stack

Standards

  • OPC UA Server
  • OPC UA Client
  • MQTT Broker
  • MQTT Client (Flat & Sparkplug B)

Storage

  • Embedded SQLite
  • Time-series historian
  • Alarm database
  • Solution database

Protocols

  • 100+ native connectors
  • Direct implementation
  • No middleware required
  • Optimized performance
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Canvas Displays

Fixed element relationships ideal for:

  • Process diagrams
  • P&IDs
  • Synoptic screens

Dashboard Displays

Responsive grid layout perfect for:

  • KPI monitoring
  • Data visualization
  • Analytics presentation

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RESS Technology

Responsive Design + Server-Side Components delivers optimal user experience across all devices:

Responsive Design and RESS

Desktop Layout  (Native or Web) 

Mobile Layout

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Python and C# Integration Excellence

Solution-Specific Python Management

FeatureBenefitUse CaseIndependent Python VersionsEach solution uses its own interpreterLibrary compatibility managementSolution-Contained ScriptsScripts stored in .dbsln databaseSimplified deployment and IP protectionOutput PlaygroundInteractive execution in designerTesting and developmentC#/Python InteropCall methods across languages

Call methods across languages

UNS Integration and Data Access

Dynamic TagProvider Technology

Local UNS Governance

  • Tags defined in solution
  • Manual mapping to sources
  • Full control over namespace
  • Traditional workflow

Dynamic External Governance

  • Zero-configuration at runtime
  • Adapts to external sources
  • Automatic discovery
  • Reduced engineering time

External Application APIs

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NET SDK - Full platform access for C# applications
  • Python SDK - Data access for analytics and ML applications
  • Execution Architecture

    Server-Side Execution

    • Multi-threaded parallel tasks
    • Exception control and recovery
    • Millisecond scan rates
    • Optimized driver core

    Client-Side Execution

    • Automatic exception encapsulation
    • ASYNC non-blocking calls
    • UI responsiveness maintained
    • Server method invocation

    Deployment & DevOps

    Solution Deployment

    • Single File Deployment - Complete solution in .dbsln file
    • Encrypted Configuration - Security and IP protection built-in
    • Cross-Platform - Deploy same solution to any supported OS

    Version Control Integration

    • JSON Export - Human-readable, diff-friendly files
    • Git Compatible - Standard version control workflows
    • Collaborative Development - Multi-developer support

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