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Apply PhotoMesh Gigapixels to a Project

Yaniv Navon
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Overview

PhotoMesh Gigapixel (GX) is a licensing mechanism that allows you to apply gigapixel credits towards the building of your PhotoMesh projects based on the number of gigapixels in each project. Within a single project, multiple build versions in all output types can be created using the same gigapixel credits.

When you purchase a PhotoMesh GX license, a bank of gigapixel credits is set up as part of your subscription and managed through the SkylineCloud License Service. Credits can be applied to project photos when building a project, or you can send a request to Skyline, using an online form or request file, for gigapixel credits to apply to photos in a project.

Note:   As an alternative to the SkylineCloud License Service, Skyline also provides a self-hosted Skyline Floating License Server (SFLS) for installation on your own network.

Applying Gigapixel Credits to a PhotoMesh Project

If you have a PhotoMesh GX license, PhotoMesh automatically launches the Apply Gigapixel Credit (GPC) dialog when starting a build process. From this dialog, you can apply the required gigapixel credits to the project’s photos or send a request to Skyline, using an online form or request file, for gigapixel credits to apply to photos in this project. PhotoMesh calculates the number of gigapixels in the project based on the number of gigapixels in the selected AT area. When rebuilding a project that gigapixel credits were already applied to, additional credits are only required for photos that were added or if the AT area was expanded to include additional photos.

Note: Before applying gigapixel credits, ensure your floating license has been activated via the License Manager. See Activating Your Floating License below.

  1. Open your project in PhotoMesh and start the build.
  2. In the Apply Gigapixel Credit (GPC) dialog box, select the method of obtaining gigapixel credits (Request Type):  
    • To apply gigapixel credits from your Floating License > Select From Server. Then enter the license URL in the following format: https://cloud.skylineglobe.com/sws/[LICENSE_TOKEN]. Replace [LICENSE_TOKEN] in the URL with the token from your subscription email or from your Skyline account page (https://cloud.skylineglobe.com/store/account).
       Note: If using a self-hosted Skyline Floating License Server (SFLS) for installation on your own network, enter the SFLS URL. 
    • To send online or offline request to Skyline > Select Send Request. Then enter company information. If sending an offline form, send it to licensing@skylinesoft.com. After you receive your GP Credits License Key from Skyline, enter the code in the corresponding field.  
  3. Click Apply GP Credits. 

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Activating Your Floating License

When you purchase a floating license subscription, you receive a confirmation email containing your license token and package expiration date. This token is needed to activate your license. Once activated, PhotoMesh will automatically access your GX credits when building a project.

To activate your license:

  1. Open the License Manager from the application's installation folder (e.g., C:\Program Files\Skyline\<ProductName>\LicenseManager.exe) or from the Windows Start menu.
  2. From the File menu, select Set Floating License Server. The Floating License Server dialog is displayed.
  3. In the Server URL field, enter your license URL in the following format: https://cloud.skylineglobe.com/sws/[LICENSE_TOKEN]. Replace [LICENSE_TOKEN] in the URL with the token from your subscription email or from your Skyline account page (https://cloud.skylineglobe.com/store/account). Then click OK.

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