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==Introduction==
 
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Any .mscada files opened will appear under the ''Recent'' heading when ''Flowcode Runtime.exe'' is closed and opened the next time.
 
Any .mscada files opened will appear under the ''Recent'' heading when ''Flowcode Runtime.exe'' is closed and opened the next time.
 
   
 
   
==Stand alone for customers who does not have Flowcode installed==
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==Standalone single .mscada files for customers who do not have Flowcode installed==
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If the customer does not have flowcode installed, you  will need to send then the bundled Flowcode runtime.
  
If the customer does not have flowcode installed, to run the deployed .mscada file, you can zip up and send them the following files:
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Within in the source project for example My Project.*fcsx, select ''File'' > ''Export'' > ''Deploy as Flowcode App''
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A window will pop up giving you options on what will be available within the App Developer application.
  
 
[[File:Run_mscada_App_Developer_files3.png]]
 
[[File:Run_mscada_App_Developer_files3.png]]
  
The path for your file explorer:
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Select ''Bundle App Developer Runtime'' at the bottom left of the window ,then click on ''Deploy''
C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode v10\
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Browse to the desired location for the .mcsada App developer and runtime files then click ''Select Folder''.
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A popup will display the path.
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[[File:Run_mscada_App_Developer_files4.png]]
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A new directory will be created and contain the following files:
  
You will need to select ''Yes'' to place the zip file on the Desktop.
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[[File:Run_mscada_App_Developer_files5.png]]
  
Open the zip file and drag FlowcodeAppLauncherRenameMe.exe from
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Your customer can run the FlowcodeAppLauncher.exe as that will run any .mscada file in the same directory.
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode v10\App Developer Launcher
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==Standalone multiple .mscada files for customers who do not have Flowcode installed==
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Follow the above steps for a single .mscada file.
  
to the zip file window.
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browse to App Developer Launcher folder withing Flowcode installation directory
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e.g. ''C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode v10\App Developer Launcher''
  
[[File:Run_mscada_App_Developer_files4.png]]
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Within the directory there are two files.
  
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Right click and copy the file named FlowcodeAppLauncherRenameMe.exe
  
Also drag the Project .mscada file to the zip file window.
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Within the directory that was created by following the steps for a single .mscada file, Replace the FlowcodeAppLauncher.exe file with''FlowcodeAppLauncherRenameMe.exe''
  
After the files has been copied, the zip file window can be closed.
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[[File:Run_mscada_App_Developer_files6.png]]
  
The customer will need to rename the ''FlowcodeAppLauncherRenameMe.exe'' to whatever the project is called.
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Rename the ''FlowcodeAppLauncherRenameMe.exe'' to the same name as the .mscada, but leave the .exe as it is.
  
E.g. if the project is named Motor Tester.mscada then rename ''FlowcodeAppLauncherRenameMe.exe'' to ''Motor Tester.exe''
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[[File:Run_mscada_App_Developer_files7.png]]
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Instructions on how to run one or more .mscada App Developer files.
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Both developers and customers (without Flowcode installed) are catered for.

Latest revision as of 09:13, 13 December 2023


Introduction

Files with .mscada extension created using App Developer to deploy the app that has be created.

The Project Name.mscada file can then be used with Flowcode runtime as a standalone application.

There are two ways to run the .mscada deployed App Developer file.

If you have Flowcode installed

This only requires setting up once.

Within project explorer, browse to App Developer folder within Flowcode installation directory.

E.g. for 64 bit windows:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode v10\App Developer

Alternatively, you can copy and paste the above into File Explorer.

Right-click on Flowcode Runtime.exe, Select Send to > Desktop (create shortcut)

You should now see the shortcut on your desktop.

Run mscada App Developer files1.png

Now the .mscada can be run by right-clicking on the Flowcode Runtime.exe - Shortcut and select open, or double clicking on the shortcut.

After the app is opened select Open Program and browse to .mscada project file.

Run mscada App Developer files2.png

Any .mscada files opened will appear under the Recent heading when Flowcode Runtime.exe is closed and opened the next time.

Standalone single .mscada files for customers who do not have Flowcode installed

If the customer does not have flowcode installed, you will need to send then the bundled Flowcode runtime.

Within in the source project for example My Project.*fcsx, select File > Export > Deploy as Flowcode App

A window will pop up giving you options on what will be available within the App Developer application.

Run mscada App Developer files3.png

Select Bundle App Developer Runtime at the bottom left of the window ,then click on Deploy

Browse to the desired location for the .mcsada App developer and runtime files then click Select Folder.

A popup will display the path.

Run mscada App Developer files4.png


A new directory will be created and contain the following files:

Run mscada App Developer files5.png

Your customer can run the FlowcodeAppLauncher.exe as that will run any .mscada file in the same directory.

Standalone multiple .mscada files for customers who do not have Flowcode installed

Follow the above steps for a single .mscada file.

browse to App Developer Launcher folder withing Flowcode installation directory e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode v10\App Developer Launcher

Within the directory there are two files.

Right click and copy the file named FlowcodeAppLauncherRenameMe.exe

Within the directory that was created by following the steps for a single .mscada file, Replace the FlowcodeAppLauncher.exe file withFlowcodeAppLauncherRenameMe.exe

Run mscada App Developer files6.png

Rename the FlowcodeAppLauncherRenameMe.exe to the same name as the .mscada, but leave the .exe as it is.

Run mscada App Developer files7.png Instructions on how to run one or more .mscada App Developer files. Both developers and customers (without Flowcode installed) are catered for.