37.10.2 Starting GP-Pro EX to Creating
Projects - Web Server
Start GP-Pro EX to create a new project file. The startup
procedure is the same as 3.2 Creating
a Project - Start / Create Screen / Save / Exit.
Drawing and Saving
Drawing
In GP-Pro EX, draw the screen interface. Refer to the following
for the drawing process. You can also refer to chapters related to
particular features, such as alarms.
3.2 Creating
a Project - Start / Create Screen / Save / Exit
Web Server Function
In the System Settings workspace, click [Display Unit] and
select the [Remote Viewer] tab. In the [Web Server] area, select
the [Enable Web Server] check box. For the [Destination], select
where to transfer the standard HTML template required by the Web
Server from [CF Card] and [USB Storage], and define the destination
[Folder]. For example, [Destination] = CF Card, [Folder] = WebSite,
[Default page when there is no file name] = default.html, [HTTP
Port Number] = 80
Security feature
Sets up security to restrict which people can display and
operate data displayed on the Web Server. Set up security level 15
and password "5555" for maintenance staff. Set up security level 1
and password "1111" for status monitoring staff.
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In GP-Pro EX, from the [Common Settings (R)] menu
point to [Security (Q)], select [Security Password (P)], or click
.
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Password setting screen will open. Check [Enable
Security Function] and input password "1111" in [Level 1] and
password "5555" in [Level 15].
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Next, when you select the [Set up Functions at Each
Security Level] check box, you can define which functions are
permitted at each security level.
For example, [Read Web Server Data] = Level 1, [Write Web Server
Data] = Level 15

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If you select Disable, the function cannot be
performed regardless of the security level.
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After selecting Disable, if you want to change
it to Enable, modify the project file with drawing software and
then transfer it again. You cannot change it to Enable from offline
mode.
Transfer
In order to use the Web Server feature, the following two types
of data transfer must be performed.
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Transfer Project Files to the Display Unit
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Transfer Standard HTML Template to the CF Card or
USB Storage
Transfer Project File
Transfer Project Files to the Display Unit.
For the procedure for transferring project files, refer to the
following.
34.1 Settings Menu
Transferring the Standard HTML Template
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On the GP-Pro EX state toolbar, click the Transfer
Project icon to activate [Transfer Tool].

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Click [Send Web site] to display the following
dialog box. In the [Transfer From] field, identify the location of
the standard HTML template. Create a folder to save the template to
be transferred in the destination media, and enter the name of the
folder. (For example: Website). Click [OK] to start transfer.

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To use the Web Server, be sure to transfer the
standard HTML template to the display unit.
The standard HTML template is installed in C:\Program
Files\Pro-face\GP-Pro EX*.**(*.** represents a
version)\HTMLContent. For transfer methods, refer to the
following.
34.11.1.2 Site
Transfer Settings
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The system program on the display unit
(Runtime) must be GP-Pro EX Version 2.10 or later, or you cannot
transfer the standard HTML template to the display unit.
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You can run project file transfer and the
standard HTML site transfer at the same time. Click [Settings], and
in the [Transfer Settings] screen, click the [Transfer Settings]
tab and select the [Transfer Site Data] check box. For more
details, please refer to the following.
34.11.1.1 Transfer
Settings
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If you upgrade Runtime, please also upgrade
(transfer and overwrite) the HTML template. Otherwise, it may not
function properly.
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When transfer is completed, the state of the dialog
box changes from [Transferring] to [Transfer Complete]. Click
[Close].
Connecting the Display Unit and Computer
Use the Ethernet cable to connect the display unit to the
computer.
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To communicate using Ethernet, Ethernet
settings, such as the IP address and port number, must be set up on
the display unit.
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Set up the display unit's IP address in Offline
mode. Touch [Main Unit Settings] and [Ethernet Local Settings]. For
details on the setup procedure, refer to the following.
Maintenance/Troubleshooting
Guide, M.4.1
Assigning an IP Address to the Display Unit
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Your computer or network card may not support
direct connections with the display unit via an Ethernet cable. If
communication is not possible, please use a hub and try connecting
again.
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