diff --git a/website/docs/artist_getting_started.md b/website/docs/artist_getting_started.md index 14951e599d..301a58fa56 100644 --- a/website/docs/artist_getting_started.md +++ b/website/docs/artist_getting_started.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ If this is not the case, please contact your administrator to consult on how to ## Working from home If you are working from **home** though, you'll **need to install** it yourself. You should, however, receive the OpenPype installer files from your studio -admin, supervisor or production, because OpenPype versions and executables might not be compatible between studios. +admin, supervisor or production, because OpenPype versions and executables might not be compatible between studios. Installing OpenPype is possible by Installer or by unzipping downloaded ZIP archive to any drive location. @@ -25,7 +25,6 @@ Installing OpenPype is possible by Installer or by unzipping downloaded ZIP arch See the [Installation section](artist_install.md) for more information on how to use the OpenPype Installer ::: ---- You can run OpenPype by desktop "OP" icon (if it exists after installing) or by directly executing @@ -33,12 +32,15 @@ You can run OpenPype by desktop "OP" icon (if it exists after installing) or by or alternatively by -**openpype_console.exe** which is more suitable for **TDs/Admin** for debugging and error reporting. This one runs with opened console window where all the necessary info will appear during user's work session. +**openpype_console.exe** which is more suitable for **TDs/Admin** for debugging and error reporting. This one runs with +opened console window where all the necessary info will appear during user's work session. :::tip Is OpenPype running? -OpenPype runs in the operating system's tray. If you see the OpenPype icon in the tray you can easily tell OpenPype is currently running. +OpenPype runs in the operating system's tray. If you see turquoise OpenPype icon in the tray you can easily tell OpenPype is currently running. +Keep in mind that on Windows this icon might be hidden by default, in which case, the artist can simply drag the icon down to the tray. ::: +![Systray](assets/artist_systray.png) ## First Launch @@ -49,7 +51,7 @@ When you first start OpenPype, you will be asked to fill in some basic informati ### MongoDB In most cases you will only have to supply the MongoDB Address. -It's the database URL you should have received from your Studio admin and often will look like this +It's the database URL you should have received from your Studio admin and often will look like this `mongodb://username:passwword@mongo.mystudiodomain.com:12345` @@ -64,14 +66,14 @@ asks for it, just put it in the corresponding text field and press `install` but Sometimes your Studio might also ask you to fill in the path to its version repository. This is a location where OpenPype will search for the latest versions, check -if it's up to date and where updates are installed from automatically. +if it's up to date and where updates are installed from automatically. -This path is usually taken from the database directly, so you shouldn't need it. +This path is usually taken from the database directly, so you shouldn't need it. ## Updates -If you're connected to your Studio, OpenPype will check for, and install updates automatically every time you run it. That's why during the first start it can go through a quick update installation process, even though you might have just installed it. +If you're connected to your Studio, OpenPype will check for, and install updates automatically every time you run it. That's why during the first start it can go through a quick update installation process, even though you might have just installed it. ## Advanced Usage