This section covers the following topics:

For software and hardware requirements, please check the Viz Pilot Edge User Guide.

Open Template Builder and Connect to Pilot Data Server

Template Builder opens as a web application in your default browser.

The URL to access Template Builder, if hosted on Pilot Data Server, is: http://pds-hostname:8177/app/templatebuilder/TemplateBuilder.html. Template Builder then tries to connect to a Pilot Data Server on the same host, unless another the Pilot Data Server URL is specified in the pilot URL parameter: http://examplehost:8177/app/templatebuilder/TemplateBuilder.html?pilot=http://another-host:8177.

Specifying Preview Server, Graphic Hub REST and Crop Server

Template Builder connects to Graphic Hub REST to import scenes, to Preview Sever to generate snapshot previews of scenes, and crop server to offer a crop tool for images. All these servers need to run, and their end points need to be specified in the Settings of Pilot Data Server, to which Template Builder connects.

Open, Edit and Save Settings

The Pilot Data Server settings are stored in the Pilot database, and apply to all Pilot Data Server instances connecting to this database.

1. Access the Pilot Data Server Web Interface (http://pds-hostname:8177).

2. Click the Settings link.

3. Search for the relevant setting.

4. Add or modify the setting.

5. Click Save.

Preview Server (PS)

Preview Server manages one or more Viz Engines, providing frames for thumbnails and snapshots in an ongoing preview process.

Follow the procedure above, and select the preview_server_uri setting, and add the URL for the machine on which you installed Preview Server (usually http://previewserver-hostname:21098).

Graphic Hub REST (GH)

The REST service of Graphic Hub used to store your scenes must be specified explicitly in Pilot Data Server.

Follow the procedure above and select the graphic_hub_url setting, and add the URL for the machine on which your scenes are stored (usually http://gh-hostname:19398). Note that this setting is pointing to the Graphic Hub REST end point.

Crop Server (CS)

A crop service is normally run on the same computer as Pilot Data Server. When specified in settings, the Viz Pilot Edge user can open a crop tool to crop images.

Follow the procedure above and select the crop_service_uri setting, and add the URL for the machine on which Crop Server is running (usually http://pds-host:8178).

Monitoring Server Status

Green icons at the bottom of the interface show the server status of the service end points mentioned above, and which database you are currently connected to. Hover over the icons to see the URL and CTRL + Click to open Pilot Data Server Settings. Note that the status does not refresh unless Template Builder is reloaded in the browser.