Overview
Solutions refer to the applications developed This page covers the basics for working with Solutions on the software platform. It includes creating new solutions, opening them to make edits, viewing details, running them, upgrading to newer versions, and utilizing solution templates within the software platform.. Their purpose is to store all configuration information for your application. 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, Device configurations, graphical displays, scripts, etc.
When you create a new Solution, you create a new .dbsln file, with some basic settings, like name and description. The remaining of the solution configuration is executed using the Designer software toolFor a complete overview of the Solution Manager user interface, see Solutions Manager.
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Creating New Solutions
InstructionsTo create a new Solution:
On the Solutionsolution, in the Solutions Manager, click the New... button at the top of the solution list to start the New Solution Wizard.
Wizard Step 1 - Product Features
Define the Product Series for your solution by selecting the
Familyproduct family and the product
Model. Then, click Next.Select a target Platform where your Solution will be run and click Next.
Put a name for the new Solution.
Click the "..." button to select a folder or use the check box to create a new sub-folder for the Solution.
Select a Solution template.
Click Create New Solution to finish.
model.
Target Product
The software platform technology powers 3 products option:four product options:
- Unlimited: Unlimited tags, unlimited users, unlimited communication points, and all platform features.
- FactoryStudio: Scalable FactoryStudio: scalable models based on the number the of communication points, enabling SCADA, MES, AdvancedHMI Advanced HMI, and a wide range of industrial applications.
- EdgeHMI: scalable Scalable models based based on the number of communication points, with the sub-set of FactoryStudio a subset of features typically require required for HMI on machines and embedded devices.
- EdgeGateway: scalable Scalable models based on the number of communication points, with the features to perform data collections on for data collection in the field, including various protocols, data logging, and scripting.
You can keep select the selection of FrameworX product as FrameworX, when creating Solutions solutions for Unlimited unlimited communication points , and Unlimited 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 chargedof charge, but you require a license is required to put deploy your Solution solution in a production on the fieldenvironment. The Product Family and Model (number of points) selected when create creating a new Solution, solution should reflect the intended license you plan to be acquired acquire for production installation. You still can change those settings after creating the Solutionsolution, at in the Solution Designer tool , under 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 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
on the same computer.
Multi-Platform: This solution will execute
on any device compatible with .NET 8.
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.
Solution 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.
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.
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.
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.
Steps to open am existing Solution.
Start Solution.exe: Run the Solutions application, using the Solution.exe command line, or desktop icon.
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. When using Tables, you can sort by columns clicking in the tiles, or right click to switch column visibility.
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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. |
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 (Execute → Startup → Run Startup).
For more information, see Runtime (Startup).
Upgrading Solutions
Solutions retain information about the platform's version used to create the Solution.
Opening a Solution with a previous version without upgrading it will require a platform's equivalent version installed.
Also, you can upgrade the Solution to the latest version using the Upgrade Version command button.
When Upgrading:
A copy of the Solution is executed, creating a new file named: <Solution-name>-<previous-vesion>.dbsln.
A new empty Solution is created named <Solution-name>.dbsln.
The Previous Solution is imported to the new Solution.
After upgrading, it is recommended to open the new Solution and build it (Execute → Build and Publish → Build... operation), so the system checks all its scripts.
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 default.
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Solution templates can be a great way to speed up greatly accelerate the development process by providing pre-configured settings and modules. Templates They offer a useful starting point for building your application and 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 required and the type of application you are building. Examples of different available templates available include web applications, mobile apps, and desktop applications.
Pre-built Solution solution templates help you get you started faster quickly by building providing the foundational structure for your solutions you need. Some Solution templates are available when you install included with the software installation.
You can add, modify, or create more additional templates on your own, just by editing the solution on files in the Templates folder.
Adding New Templates
The templates presented available when creating a new Solution solution are standard Solution solution files located in the user's Documents folder in under Templates.
If you receive a new template from your vendor or integratorsintegrator, copy it to that Solutionfolder. You can also modify the existing templates on in that folder, just directory by editing those solutionsthe solution files.
To create a new template, simply create a Solution solution and save it in the Template Templates folder on within the Documents directory, such as the following sample path: ". For example, you might use a path like: 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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