Solutions refer to the applications developed on the software platform. Their purpose is to store all configuration information for applications. The solution saves its configuration in a file with the ".dbsln" extension. It is a database file that stores all configuration items of an application, such as Tags, Alarms, Devices configurations, graphical displays, scripts, etc.
You open the solution file on Solution Manager and edit it through the Designer. The Solutions Manager allows to create new solutions, or to Edit, View or Run existing ones.
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Creating New Solutions
To create a new Solution, on the Solution Manager at the top of the solution list, click the New... button to start the New Solution Wizard:
Wizard Step 1 - Product Features
Define the Product Series for your solution by selecting the product family and the product model
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The software platform technology powers 3 4 products option:
- Unlimited: Unlimited Tags, Unlimited Users, Unlimited communications points and all platform features.
FactoryStudio: scalable models based on the number the communication points, enabling SCADA, MES, AdvancedHMI and a wide range of industrial applications.
EdgeHMI: scalable models based on the number communication points, with the sub-set of FactoryStudio features typically require for HMI on machines and embedded devices.
EdgeGateway: scalable models based on the number of communication points, with the features to perform data collections on field, including various protocols, data logging and scripting.
You can keep the selection of product as FrameworX, when creating Solutions for Unlimited communication points, and Unlimited users.According the selecting or the product, the various options of communications are presented.
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FrameworX configuration Solution Configuration tools are available free or charged, but you require a license to put your Solution in production on the field. The Product Family and Model (number of points) selected when create a new Solution, should reflect the intended license to be acquired for production installation. You still can change those settings after creating the Solution, at the Solution Designer tool, Solution - Settings. |
Target Platform
Wizard Step 2 - Platform
Define the target platform for your solution by selecting Windows or Multi-platform.
When creating a new Solution, you will need to select a target platform.
A Target Platform is where you intend to deploy your Solution for execution in production. Here are the options, with guidance for selection:
Windows: Use this option if Windows Authentication is required or if Canary Historian or any other product or library that requires Windows will be used in the same computer.
Multi-Platform: This solution will execute in any device compatible with .NET 8.
Solution definitions
The "New Solution Wizard" provides a very simple way to create a new Solution within the platform. The wizard is designed to ensure that all necessary configurations and preferences are considered, helping create organized solutions tailored to specific operational frameworks.
Name: It is mandatory to enter a unique name of the new Solution.
Location and New Folder: Enables users to specify the storage location for the Solution. The dialog allows navigation to select an existing folder or create a new sub-folder specifically for this Solution.
Wizard Step 3 - Solution Name and template
Define the name and review the location for saving your solution file. Then, you can select a solution template and press the Create New Solution button. If no template was selected, the HeaderLayout template will be used by defaultSolution Templates: It is optional. It offers a choice between starting with a pre-created Solution template or a blank slate. Templates can speed up the development process by providing a structured starting point.
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Editing and Viewing Solutions
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To edit a Solution, go to Solution Manager and click on a solution to select it in the Solution List. After, on the top of the solution list, click the Edit... button to open the solution for editing in the Solution Designer.
The Edit button enables modifications in the Solution. You may need to use the Logon button in the toolbar before editing if the Security Solutions were enabled to that Solution.
The View button opens a ready-only version of the Solution configuration, which is very useful if you just want to put the Solution in execution or check its configuration.
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Many Solutions can be opened at the same time. When a second instance of the same Solution is opened, the second instance will open as read-only.
To enable concurrent users, your Solution server must be licensed for multiple engineers. See Licensing and Activation for more information.
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If the Solution file is locked, or there is another local instance of the Solution open, the Solution will open in Read-Only View mode. In that mode is still possible to Run or Export configuration, but no to edit. |
Solutions on Remote
SolutionsComputers or Devices
Select Local or Remote computers: By default, the system will show the Solutions from the last location, or from your local computer on the first. You can modify the list of Solution, going the Solution Server page.
For remote computers, you can use the Web UI: If the remote computer has Web Server enabled, and you are in Windows computer, you can start see the Solutions of remote computer with the URL
Select the desired Solution at the List: you can use the search box or modify the options for visualization.
Running Solutions
You can run a Solution by:
Using the Run button in Solution Management.
Starting the execution manually after you open the Solution for editing at the Designer tool (Runtime → Startup → Start).
For more information, see Runtime (Startup).
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Solution templates can be a great way to speed up the development process by providing pre-configured settings and modules. Templates can be customized to fit your specific needs, and can be a useful starting point for building your application. When selecting a template, consider the functionality you need and the type of application you are building. Examples of different templates available include web applications, mobile apps, and desktop applications.
Pre-built Solution templates get you started faster by building the solutions you need. Some Solution templates are available when you install the software.
You can add, modify or create more templates on your own, just by editing the solution on the Templates folder.
Adding New Templates
The templates presented when creating a new Solution are standard Solution files located in the user Documents folder in Templates.
If you receive a new template from your vendor or integrators, copy it to that Solution. You can also modify the templates on that folder, just by editing those solutions.
To create a new template, create a Solution and save it in the Template folder on the Documents directory, such as the following sample path: "Documents\<productName>\Templates"
Configuring the New Solution
The platform uses multi-user and multi-project organization to edit and run multiple projects simultaneously. All modules are combined in a simple unified user interface: the Solution Designer.
Change project settings using the Solution Designer, an integrated and user-friendly environment that performs all setup and test tasks, from tag definition and communications to drawing user interface displays.
Check Designer (IDE Overview) for tips about common configurations and overall information about its settings.
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