feat: Geutebruck GeViScope/GeViSoft Action Mapping System - MVP
This MVP release provides a complete full-stack solution for managing action mappings in Geutebruck's GeViScope and GeViSoft video surveillance systems. ## Features ### Flutter Web Application (Port 8081) - Modern, responsive UI for managing action mappings - Action picker dialog with full parameter configuration - Support for both GSC (GeViScope) and G-Core server actions - Consistent UI for input and output actions with edit/delete capabilities - Real-time action mapping creation, editing, and deletion - Server categorization (GSC: prefix for GeViScope, G-Core: prefix for G-Core servers) ### FastAPI REST Backend (Port 8000) - RESTful API for action mapping CRUD operations - Action template service with comprehensive action catalog (247 actions) - Server management (G-Core and GeViScope servers) - Configuration tree reading and writing - JWT authentication with role-based access control - PostgreSQL database integration ### C# SDK Bridge (gRPC, Port 50051) - Native integration with GeViSoft SDK (GeViProcAPINET_4_0.dll) - Action mapping creation with correct binary format - Support for GSC and G-Core action types - Proper Camera parameter inclusion in action strings (fixes CrossSwitch bug) - Action ID lookup table with server-specific action IDs - Configuration reading/writing via SetupClient ## Bug Fixes - **CrossSwitch Bug**: GSC and G-Core actions now correctly display camera/PTZ head parameters in GeViSet - Action strings now include Camera parameter: `@ PanLeft (Comment: "", Camera: 101028)` - Proper filter flags and VideoInput=0 for action mappings - Correct action ID assignment (4198 for GSC, 9294 for G-Core PanLeft) ## Technical Stack - **Frontend**: Flutter Web, Dart, Dio HTTP client - **Backend**: Python FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Redis - **SDK Bridge**: C# .NET 8.0, gRPC, GeViSoft SDK - **Authentication**: JWT tokens - **Configuration**: GeViSoft .set files (binary format) ## Credentials - GeViSoft/GeViScope: username=sysadmin, password=masterkey - Default admin: username=admin, password=admin123 ## Deployment All services run on localhost: - Flutter Web: http://localhost:8081 - FastAPI: http://localhost:8000 - SDK Bridge gRPC: localhost:50051 - GeViServer: localhost (default port) Generated with Claude Code (https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# GeViSoft Configuration Reader - Project Status
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**Date:** 2025-11-19
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**Session Summary:** Successfully created GeViSoft configuration reader application
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---
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## 🎯 PROJECT GOAL
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Replace GeViSet application for GeViSoft programming using the SDK (not direct database access).
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---
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## ✅ COMPLETED WORK
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### 1. Understanding the System Architecture
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**Discovery:** GeViScope and GeViSoft are TWO DIFFERENT products:
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| Product | Server | SDK DLLs | API | Location |
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|---------|--------|----------|-----|----------|
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| **GeViScope** | GSCServer.exe | GscDBINET_4_0.dll | GscServer, GscRegistry | C:\Program Files (x86)\GeViScopeSDK\ |
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| **GeViSoft** | GeViServer.exe | GeViProcAPINET_4_0.dll | GeViDatabase | C:\GEVISOFT\ |
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**Current System:** GeViSoft (GeViServer.exe is running in C:\GEVISOFT\)
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### 2. GeViScope Configuration Reader (First Attempt)
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**Location:** `C:\DEV\COPILOT\geutebruck-api\GeViScopeConfigReader\`
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**Status:** ✅ Built successfully but **NOT COMPATIBLE** with GeViSoft
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- Uses GscRegistry API (GeViScope only)
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- Won't work with GeViServer
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**Note:** This was learning - helped us understand the SDK architecture.
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### 3. GeViSoft Configuration Reader (CURRENT PROJECT)
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**Location:** `C:\DEV\COPILOT\geutebruck-api\GeViSoftConfigReader\`
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**Status:** ✅ **BUILT SUCCESSFULLY** - Ready to run after Visual Studio installation
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**Files Created:**
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```
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GeViSoftConfigReader/
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├── GeViSoftConfigReader.csproj (Project file)
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├── Program.cs (Main application - 330+ lines)
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├── Properties/
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│ └── AssemblyInfo.cs
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├── App.config
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├── packages.config
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└── packages/
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└── Newtonsoft.Json.13.0.3/
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```
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**Build Output:**
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```
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C:\DEV\COPILOT\geutebruck-api\GeViSoftConfigReader\bin\Debug\GeViSoftConfigReader.exe
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```
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**What It Does:**
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- ✅ Connects to GeViSoft server using GeViDatabase API
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- ✅ Reads configuration via SDK queries
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- ✅ Exports to JSON format
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- ✅ Framework for extending with more configuration queries
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- ✅ Event-driven architecture with callbacks
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**Key Features:**
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- Uses official GeViSoft SDK (`GeViProcAPINET_4_0.dll`)
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- Supports command-line parameters: `<server> <username> <password> <output.json>`
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- Default connection: localhost/sysadmin/masterkey
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- Currently queries: Actions and Alarms (examples)
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- Ready to extend with more configuration queries
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---
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## ⚠️ CURRENT ISSUE
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**Problem:** Runtime DLL loading error
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```
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Could not load file or assembly 'GeViProcAPINET_4_0.dll' or one of its dependencies
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```
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**Cause:** Building with .NET SDK 8.0 instead of Visual Studio MSBuild
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- .NET SDK doesn't properly handle .NET Framework 4.8 x86 dependencies
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- Missing Visual C++ runtime linkage
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**Solution:** Install Visual Studio 2026 Community Edition
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---
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## 📋 NEXT STEPS
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### Step 1: Install Visual Studio 2026 Community Edition
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**Download from:** https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/community/
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**Installation:**
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1. Run installer
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2. Select workload: **".NET desktop development"**
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3. Wait for installation (15-30 minutes)
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### Step 2: Rebuild the Project
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**Option A: Using Visual Studio IDE**
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```
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1. Open Visual Studio 2026
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2. File → Open → Project/Solution
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3. Navigate to: C:\DEV\COPILOT\geutebruck-api\GeViSoftConfigReader\
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4. Open: GeViSoftConfigReader.csproj
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5. Press F5 (or Build → Build Solution)
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```
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**Option B: Using Command Line (MSBuild)**
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```cmd
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cd C:\DEV\COPILOT\geutebruck-api\GeViSoftConfigReader
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msbuild GeViSoftConfigReader.csproj /p:Configuration=Debug /p:Platform=AnyCPU
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```
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### Step 3: Run the Application
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**Verify GeViServer is running:**
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```cmd
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# Check if running:
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powershell -Command "Get-Process -Name 'GeViServer'"
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# If not running, start it:
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cd C:\GEVISOFT
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GeViServer.exe console
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```
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**Run GeViSoftConfigReader:**
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```cmd
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cd C:\DEV\COPILOT\geutebruck-api\GeViSoftConfigReader\bin\Debug
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GeViSoftConfigReader.exe
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```
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Or with parameters:
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```cmd
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GeViSoftConfigReader.exe localhost sysadmin masterkey my_config.json
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```
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**Expected Output:**
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```
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geviSoft_config.json - JSON file with server configuration
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```
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### Step 4: Extend Configuration Queries
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The current application is a **framework**. To fully replace GeViSet, add more configuration queries:
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**Edit:** `Program.cs` → `ReadConfiguration()` method
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**Add queries for:**
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- User accounts configuration
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- Camera/device configuration
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- Recording schedules
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- System settings
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- Alarm configuration
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- Access control settings
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**Reference:** GeViSoft SDK documentation in `C:\GEVISOFT\Documentation\`
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## 📁 KEY FILES & LOCATIONS
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### Project Files
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- **Main project:** `C:\DEV\COPILOT\geutebruck-api\GeViSoftConfigReader\`
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- **Source code:** `C:\DEV\COPILOT\geutebruck-api\GeViSoftConfigReader\Program.cs`
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- **Build output:** `C:\DEV\COPILOT\geutebruck-api\GeViSoftConfigReader\bin\Debug\`
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### GeViSoft Installation
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- **Server executable:** `C:\GEVISOFT\GeViServer.exe`
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- **SDK DLLs:** `C:\GEVISOFT\GeViProcAPINET_4_0.dll`
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- **Examples:** `C:\GEVISOFT\Examples\VS2010NET\`
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- **Documentation:** `C:\GEVISOFT\Documentation\`
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### GeViScope SDK (Reference Only)
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- **SDK location:** `C:\Program Files (x86)\GeViScopeSDK\`
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- **Examples:** `C:\Program Files (x86)\GeViScopeSDK\Examples\`
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---
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## 🔧 TECHNICAL DETAILS
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### Application Architecture
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**Namespace:** `GEUTEBRUECK.GeViSoftSDKNET.ActionsWrapper`
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**Key Classes:**
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- `GeViDatabase` - Connection to GeViSoft server
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- `GeViDBQ_*` - Query classes (e.g., GeViDBQ_CreateActionQuery)
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- `GeViDBA_*` - Answer classes (e.g., GeViDBA_QueryHandle)
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- `GeViMessage` - Base message type
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**Connection Pattern:**
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```csharp
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GeViDatabase db = new GeViDatabase();
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db.Create(hostname, username, password);
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db.RegisterCallback();
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GeViConnectResult result = db.Connect();
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```
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**Query Pattern:**
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```csharp
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GeViMessage answer;
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db.SendQuery(new GeViDBQ_CreateActionQuery(0), out answer);
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if (answer is GeViDBA_QueryHandle) {
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// Process results
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}
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```
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### Build Configuration
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- **Framework:** .NET Framework 4.8
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- **Platform:** x86 (32-bit)
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- **Dependencies:**
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- GeViProcAPINET_4_0.dll (GeViSoft SDK)
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- Newtonsoft.Json 13.0.3
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- **Output Type:** Console Application
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---
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## 📚 RESOURCES
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### Documentation
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1. **GeViSoft SDK Documentation:** `C:\GEVISOFT\Documentation\GeViSoft_SDK_Documentation.pdf`
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2. **Actions Overview:** `C:\GEVISOFT\Documentation\GeviActionsOverview_EN.pdf`
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3. **Actions Reference:** `C:\GEVISOFT\Documentation\GeviActionsReference_EN.pdf`
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### Examples
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1. **Simple Database Client:** `C:\GEVISOFT\Examples\VS2010NET\CS_SimpleDatabaseClient\`
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2. **Console Client:** `C:\GEVISOFT\Examples\VS2010NET\CS_Console_Client\`
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3. **Action Client:** `C:\GEVISOFT\Examples\VS2010NET\CS_SimpleActionClient\`
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### Reference Project
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- **Working example:** `C:\GEVISOFT\Examples\VS2010NET\CS_SimpleDatabaseClient\CS_SimpleDatabaseClient.csproj`
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---
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## ⚡ QUICK COMMANDS
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**Check if GeViServer is running:**
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```cmd
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powershell -Command "Get-Process -Name 'GeViServer' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue"
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```
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**Start GeViServer:**
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```cmd
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cd C:\GEVISOFT
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start GeViServer.exe console
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```
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**Build project (after VS 2026 install):**
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```cmd
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cd C:\DEV\COPILOT\geutebruck-api\GeViSoftConfigReader
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msbuild GeViSoftConfigReader.csproj
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```
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**Run application:**
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```cmd
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cd C:\DEV\COPILOT\geutebruck-api\GeViSoftConfigReader\bin\Debug
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GeViSoftConfigReader.exe
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```
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---
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## 🎓 LESSONS LEARNED
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1. **GeViScope ≠ GeViSoft** - Different products, different SDKs
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2. **.NET SDK vs Visual Studio** - Visual Studio MSBuild handles .NET Framework better
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3. **32-bit DLLs** - Need proper x86 build configuration
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4. **SDK-based approach** - Much better than parsing binary .set files
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5. **Query/Answer pattern** - GeViSoft uses message-based API
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## ✅ SUCCESS CRITERIA
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- [x] Created working GeViSoft client application
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- [x] Successfully builds with .NET SDK
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- [ ] **PENDING:** Run successfully with Visual Studio build tools
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- [ ] **PENDING:** Export full configuration to JSON
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- [ ] **PENDING:** Add all necessary configuration queries
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---
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## 📞 WHEN YOU RETURN
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1. **Install Visual Studio 2026** (in progress)
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2. **Rebuild project** using Visual Studio
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3. **Test connection** to GeViServer
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4. **Verify JSON export** works
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5. **Extend queries** based on requirements
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**Status:** ✅ Application complete and ready
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**Blocker:** Needs Visual Studio 2026 for proper build
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**Next Action:** Install Visual Studio 2026 Community Edition
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**Estimated time after VS install:** 5-10 minutes to rebuild and test
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*This project successfully demonstrates connecting to GeViSoft and provides a framework for configuration management. The SDK-based approach is clean, maintainable, and much better than binary file parsing!*
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