Export Runtime to Edge

Deploy a validated workflow to an edge PC or factory gateway as a self-contained runtime agent — no Studio UI required on site.

Goal

Export a Modbus-or-file workflow, install it as a Windows service, confirm heartbeats in Studio, and open the local agent dashboard.

Step 1 — Prepare the workflow

1. Ensure the workflow is Active and passes validation.
2. If it uses sub-workflows, those must be Active too (embedded automatically).
3. Set global variables under Jobs → Variables if the edge host needs different URLs — they ship in the manifest.

Step 2 — Export Runtime

1. Canvas toolbar → Export Runtime (or right-click canvas).
2. Configure:
   • Runtime name — e.g. Line3-Gateway.
   • Target OS — Windows or Linux matching the edge host.
   • Deployment mode — Install as Service for production; Portable for USB trials.
   • Runtime dashboard port — default 9090.
   • Agent monitoring — this Studio instance or Nodlyn Cloud.
3. Download the ZIP.

Full option reference: Runtime Export.

Step 3 — Install on the edge host

Windows (service):

1. Extract the ZIP to e.g. C:\Nodlyn\Line3-Gateway.
2. Run install\Setup.bat as Administrator.
3. Service starts automatically; check Windows Services for Nodlyn Runtime - Line3-Gateway.

Linux (systemd):

1. Extract to /opt/nodlyn/line3-gateway.
2. Run sudo ./install/install.sh.
3. systemctl status nodlyn-line3-gateway

Portable: run run.bat or run.sh — no install, ideal for demos.

Step 4 — Verify monitoring

1. In Studio, open Agents tab — status should show Online with heartbeat.
2. On the edge host, browse http://localhost:9090 for the built-in dashboard.
3. Trigger the workflow (cron, file drop, or webhook) and check Jobs → History or the agent dashboard runs list.

See Runtime Monitoring for cloud vs on-prem views and mobile compact layout.

Step 5 — Update deployments

When the workflow changes:

1. Re-validate and re-activate in Studio.
2. Export a new ZIP and redeploy (stop service → replace files → start service).

Multi-workflow bundles

Export up to 10 Active workflows in one agent — useful when one gateway runs several small automations. Pick Multiple workflows in the export modal.

See also

• Runtime Export
• Runtime Monitoring
• External System Triggers Agent
• Share Workflow QR (mobile activation, not runtime)