Build Changed Configurations

Before a configuration file is active in the GlobalViewer® interface, the GC file must be built and uploaded to a GlobalViewer host device on the A/V network.

The build process compiles all of the configuration data (port assignments, device locations, schedules, etc.) you have entered into the GC file for each device on the A/V network.

The upload process delivers the built (compiled) file to the GlobalViewer host device.

After the compiled GC file has been uploaded to a host device, you can launch the GlobalViewer interface by entering the host device's IP address in the Address field of an Internet browser.

Build Changed Configurations

The Build Changed Configurations option compiles  configuration data only for devices that have been added or changed since the previous build cycle.

Devices that have been added or changed since the previous build cycle are identified by a red border around their icon in the IP Link® Tree window.

To initiate a "Build (changed)" process:

  1. From the Build menu, select Build Changed Configurations.

Warning

If you have added a device, but have not assigned that device to a location in the GlobalViewer Tree window, you will be prompted by a Warning when you attempt to build a configuration file.

Please Wait. Building Configuration(s)...

When you select Build Changed Configurations, a Please Wait. Building Configuration(s)... dialog box containing an activity bar is displayed while the build process completes.

Upload Manager window

When the build process completes, the Upload Manager window opens.

  1. To upload the newly built GC file to the designated GlobalViewer host, click the Begin button.

Upload complete

When the upload completes, the Progress (3) and Status (4) fields are updated to indicate completion.

  1. Click the Test GV System button to view the GlobalViewer host interface (6).