Software Installation
In order to install, just click on the MSIX file, which installs in just a couple of seconds to install FrameworX as a Windows App.
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When the application is running, you can right-click on its icon in the Windows Taskbar and select "Pin to Taskbar" to create a shortcut for easy access. Otherwise, when you want to execute it, type "FrameworX" in the Windows search box. |
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The first time you Edit and Run solutions after a new installation, Windows Firewall may request authorization. Just press OK if that prompt is shown. Windows Server and Enterprise 2019 and older need update to use the new .MSIX extension. In this case, it is easier to install using the FrameworX-Setup.exe application. |
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About the MSIX installationMSIX is a new Microsoft standard for installations, offering significantly faster installation times. However, the installation folder is predefined by the OS (under \Program Files\WindowsApps) and it is installed only for the current user. MSIX requires Windows 10, version 1709 or later; or Windows Server 2022 or later. Using FrameworX-Setup.exe for Server InstallationsFor computers that do not support the MSIX standard, or when installing in production environments, such as factory-floor servers or data centers, it is preferable to have more control over the installation folder and to install for all users of the computer. The traditional Setup.exe installation allows customization of the installation folder and installs the application for all users. .NET and Multi-Platform Applications To create solutions to other operating platforms like Linux, .NET 8 is required. If you receive a warning that .NET 8 is not available on your computer, it will not prevent you from configuring solutions targeting Windows only, but it will prevent multi-platform solutions. To install the .NET 8, follow the link in the installer message, or you can find the .NET 8 Desktop Runtime installer from Microsoft here: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0. Be sure to pick the version that matches your CPU architecture, which is likely x64. (And don't pick the "SDK" or ".NET Runtime" or other versions - just the ".NET 8 Desktop Runtime") |
Solutions Manager and Demos
When you open the software, the first user interface you’ll see is the Solutions Manager tool, which will list the solutions on your computer and allow you to create, edit, or run them.
The list will show a few Demos that were installed with the product.
You can either use the "New" button to create your own solution, or first explore our demo solutions. You can also download additional demos and examples from Solution Examples.
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To open a demo solution, simply select it from the list and click "Run" to start executing it or "Edit" to see how it was created. You can also double-click the solution to load it.
In order to know what features each demo includes, check the page Demo Solutions. When you open a Solution, you'll find the following Welcome Window:
Navigate to Runtime, and press the Run Startup button to execute the Solution. |
Creating a New Solution
If you want to create your own solution, simply click "New" in the Solution Manager, and follow the wizard steps.
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Our platform doesn't require a license for you to explore the engineering space! With the evaluation version, you'll be able to run the solution for only 2 hours, but there are no limitations on engineering time. |
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The first step is to select the Product that the solution is intended to use. To facilitate multiple scenarios in a cost-effective way, FrameworX has its product line organized into families and models. More information can be found in Product Family.
Once you've selected the product, you must choose what kind of solution you'll build, Windows or Multi-Platform.
Finally, you can add a description and choose a template for your solution here as well. For this example, you can select "HeaderLayout". When you're ready, simply click "Create New Solution".
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Once loading is complete, you'll see the Designer homepage, the main UI for editing your solutions.
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→ Go to Solution Configuration for a step-by-step guide on adding content to your first solution. |
Licensing And Registration
To deploy into production and run without time limitations, you'll need a license. Information about your license and links to activate it can be found on the Solutions Manager page, where you can choose between online and offline activation. See more about Licensing and Activation.
If you don't have a license yet, feel free to reach out at sales@tatsoft.com.
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Click on the "Your License" title, at the left side, to navigate to the Page License Information, with all the information about your current license, and the to tool to add or modify the license. |
Next Steps, Exploring More Features
With these steps, you've learned the basic on working with FrameworX and you're ready to continue your journey.
Once you're ready, we recommend you:
- Learn how to start designing your solution in Solution Configuration.
- Look the Platform Overview to learn about the overall features of the platform.
- Explore the Tutorials for more comprehensive exercises on the platform.
- Explore the User Guide, that goes into detail on each module.
- Sign in at the Training Site to access free videos and training courses
- Check out our Solution Examples, showcasing different aspects and functionalities of the platform.
- Join our community forum and exchange ideias!
You can also schedule an introductory meeting with one of our onboarding specialists here.
Feedback
Please provide us with feedback on our software and documentation.
Share your ideas for new features or specific training topics on our website.
We look forward to engaging with you and making progress together.
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Welcome to Tatsoft's FrameworX, a powerful software infrastructure to deliver Industrial solutions managing real-time data, from Edge up to mission critical Enterprise applications. Tatsoft FactoryStudio is a friendly software tool, enabling you to efficiently create applications on automation, supervisory control, and data management.
This guide provides you steps on creating new data-driven robust applications, from Downloading and Installing the Software to executing your first solution.
Downloading FrameworX
Installation and Execution
Running Demo Projects
Quick Start: New Project Tutorial
Licensing And Registration
Exploring More Features
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