Server Controlled Publishing with gbfworker
When the Visualization server initiates a request to convert GBF data to the Creo View format, the server uses the gbfworker to convert the file in the background. This Visualization server could be a Windchill server or another customized server environment.
The GBF worker is an important link in achieving the full functionality of the Visualization server. For more information, refer to Visualization Server Definition.
gbfworker Overview
The GBF worker is used to manage the relationship between GBF and the Visualization server. gbfworker converts the files to the Creo View format used by the Creo View client. To configure the worker you must know the Visualization server host name, the port number that the Worker Agent is listening on, and the complete path to the worker script gbfworker.
Using gbfworker
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Users are strongly advised to first test their gbfbatch configuration before using the gbfworker. Troubleshooting gbfbatch is an easier way of identifying and resolving most issues that will also affect the worker.
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The worker script is created in the <setup_directory>, and should be run by the Visualization server when starting the worker.
When configuring the Worker Agent to use this worker, use the following Execute Command:
<setup_directory>/gbfworker.bat
In our example, this command is:
C:/ptc/gbf_setup/gbfworker.bat
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Do not use spaces in the setup directory name. In addition, the .bat extension should be used when the worker is on a Windows machine.
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To learn about configuring the Worker Agent to use this worker, refer to Visualization Server Definition.