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Copilot can access ChatGPT in three different ways.
The user selects the desired method in the Copilot dialog in the ‘’'Provider'‘’ field. {|class="wikitable" |+ The three access methods: |- ! Selection in Copilot !! What does this mean? !! What does the user need? |- | IBHsoftec Server || Copilot uses the IBHsoftec server || A Copilot license for this PC |- | Company Server || Copilot uses your company’s se..."

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<big>'''Copilot: Accessing ChatGPT'''</big> 
Copilot can access ChatGPT in three different ways. 
The user selects the desired method in the Copilot dialog in the ‘’'Provider'‘’ field.

{|class="wikitable"
|+ The three access methods:
|-
! Selection in Copilot !! What does this mean? !! What does the user need?
|-
| IBHsoftec Server || Copilot uses the IBHsoftec server || A Copilot license for this PC
|-
| Company Server || Copilot uses your company’s server || The server address and an activation for this PC
|-
| Direct API || Copilot connects directly to OpenAI || Your own OpenAI API key
|}
<big>'''1. IBHsoftec Server'''</big>

Use this method if access is to be routed through IBHsoftec:
1. Open Copilot
2. Under `Provider`, select the entry `IBHsoftec Server`
3. If you have purchased the software, Copilot can be used with full access for 4 weeks free of charge
4. For a demo version, limited access can be requested from IBHsoftec
5. If activation is required, copy the displayed ‘’'Fingerprint'‘’ and send it to IBHsoftec
6. After activation, Copilot can be used

'''Important:'''
* No separate OpenAI API key is required.
* Activation applies to the displayed PC fingerprint.
* The PC must have internet access.
* After the 4 free weeks, continued access costs 49 euros per month.

<big>'''2. Company Server'''</big> 
Use this method if your company operates its own Copilot server:
1. Open Copilot
2. Under `Provider`, select the entry `Company Server`
3. Under `Server URL`, enter the address provided by the administrator
4. If necessary, provide the displayed `Fingerprint` to the administrator
5. Once activated, Copilot can be used

Example of a server address: 
https://'''ai.company'''.de

'''Important:'''
* The user does not need their own OpenAI API key
* The company centrally manages the server and OpenAI access
* The PC must be activated on the server by the administrator

<big>'''3. Direct API'''</big> 
Use this method if the user has their own OpenAI API key:
1. Open Copilot
2. Under `Provider`, select '''Direct API'''
3. Enter your own OpenAI API key
4. Enter the desired model
5. Copilot is now ready to use

Example: Create an OpenAI API key: 
1. Open the OpenAI Platform in your browser:
https://'''platform.openai.com/api-keys'''
2. Log in with your OpenAI account or create a new account
3. Create a new secret API key
4. Copy the API key directly and store it securely
5. Enter the API key in Copilot under '''Direct API''' in the '''API Key''' field
The API key is displayed only once after creation. If it is lost,
a new key must be created.

'''Important:'''
* The OpenAI API key is stored on the user’s PC.
* Costs and usage are billed through the user’s OpenAI account.
* The PC must be able to access OpenAI directly via the Internet.
* The API key must not be shared.

<big>'''Which option is correct?'''</big> 
'''IBHsoftec Server:''' 
The easiest option for regular users.

'''Company Server:''' 
Correct if the company provides access centrally.

'''Direct API:''' 
Suitable for users who wish to use their own OpenAI API key.

<big>'''Note on project data:'''</big> 

Depending on the question, Copilot may pass information from the current project to ChatGPT
, such as building blocks, networks, cross-references, or live values.

This data is processed confidentially by OpenAI. It is not made visible to other
users.

Nevertheless, users should be aware that project data may pertain to their own company
. Therefore, only the access method permitted by
their company’s policies should be used.

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