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Getting Started

Follow the below steps to help you get started quickly.

Step 1 - Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following requirements on your device.

Operating System
Linux V3.10+, Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, MacOS, Cloud & …
Hardware
x86-64 based CPU, 2 GHz, 2 Cores, 2 GB Ram, 100 GB Storage
Runtime
Docker version 18.05.0-ce, build f150324 or newer
Protocol
OPC UA
Web Browser
Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari

Step 2 - OpenVisu Installation

  • Download the latest Version of the OpenVisu from the Download Page.
  • Open the CMD Terminal in your PC and type the following Commands one by one :
				
					CD <OpenVisu File path>
				
			
  • Decompress the file :
				
					tar –xf latest.zip
				
			
  • Configure Settings in .env file.
  • Start the installation process:
				
					docker-compose up -d
				
			
  • Now the installation is done.
  • You can open your browser and view the OpenVisu Platform by entering the below URL : 
				
					http://localhost/
				
			
  • Create your username & password and start with your project.

Step 3 - Add a new server

  • You can add your OPC-UA server under Setting > Server
  • Then press the refresh button to search for the Data nodes inside your server.
  • To view & Search for your discovered data, you can go to Setting > Nodes
  • Here you have the option to historize each data node by activating their respective checkbox.

Step 4 - User management

  • User management is done in Setting > User
  • Roles and Access rights definitions are done in Setting > Roles

Step 5 - Create Dashboard

  • The local HMI Webpages for each Server is shown Automatically in Server tab.
  • You can attach and view all your PDF Documents Under PDF-Display tab.
  • In the Home tab, you can create your Dashboard pages and add variety of widgets by pressing the Plus button.

Done - Congratulations !

Tutorial Videos

Watch the following Step by Step videos to help you get started quickly.

How does this App Work?

The OpenVisu mobile app is available for download in both Android and iOS versions and it enables you to connect and control your building securely using your smartphone.

Download the App

Get the latest version of the Openvisu mobile app from App store or Google play and install it.

Gain full access

Open the OpenVisu app and proceed with the 2-factor authentication process to connect your smartphone & Login.

OpenVisu Mobile Dashboard