Create a new Solution in DATAFLOW Designer

Create Solution

To create a new system, ensure that no system is currently open.

• In the ‘File’ ribbon, click new.
• In the "Create new Solution" dialog, choose
  • a solution name
  • a location directory
  • a storage format
    • Single File (binary)
    • Multi File (text)

Create Solution

Solution

A Solution is like a container that holds all the solution specific user settings, system projects and library projects. 

Location

Define the path where the all the file/files related to this system will be stored in your environment. 

Storage Format

Single File (Binary)
All data is saved to a single binary file at the selected location. This format requires exclusive checkout when used in combination with a version control system.

Multi File (Text)

All data is saved as text files in a folder at the selected location. This format supports file based merging when used in combination with a version control system.

Project Type

There are two types of projects

• System Project
• Library Project

System Project

A system project contains the complete model of a system with all diagrams, protocols and data types. 

Create System Project

Configure System Project

• Project Name

  • The project name is set up in previous dialog

• Root Namespace

  • The root namespace set in this dialog will be used for the code generation

• System Context 

  • The system context caption defines the name for the root diagram where the system and its context is designed. If no name is selected the System Name will be used.

• System Name

  • Defines the name of the root element of the project.

• Data Types 

  • Defines the name for container where all data types will be collected. 

Configure System Project

In case of multi file storage, the new project will be created as a directory with the given name inside of the selected directory. 

System Project in DATAFLOW Designer

Library Project

A library project can be used to design Data Types to be shared by multiple projects. 

Create Library Project

Configure Library Project

• Project Name
  • The project name is set up in previous dialog
• Root Namespace
  • The root namespace set in this dialog will be used for the code generation
• Data Types
  • Defines the name for container where all data types will be collected. 

The user can create Data Types that can be used in multiple solutions. Library Projects do not support model design. There are no diagram editors available. 

Library Project Initial Screen - Add new Data Type