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# Connect DataLink feed data to a graphic

Captivate can connect to a NewTek TriCaster’s DataLink database over the network and display incoming data in graphics. Complete the steps in this article to connect to a DataLink feed.

{% hint style="info" %}
DataLink discovers TriCaster devices via NDI source enumeration and then fetches data over the TriCaster HTTP DataLink endpoint (`http://<TriCaster>/v1/datalink`). Click **Scan** in the controller dialog to enumerate NDI-visible TriCasters and pick yours from the **Select Device** dropdown. If the device does not appear after **Scan**, verify that NDI discovery is reachable on the network (some VLANs and firewalls block NDI multicast) and that LivePanel access is enabled on the TriCaster.
{% endhint %}

1. In Captivate’s playout interface, open a project (if a project isn’t already open) and select a graphic in the Project List.

   **💡 TIP**\
   Want to create a new graphic? Open the Graphics Library panel and drag a graphic from the library to your channel.
2. Choose **Select a Datasource** > **Sports** > **NewTek DataLink** and select a sport to add the NewTek DataLink input to the graphic.

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   The NewTek DataLink data appears as a tab in the **Layer Properties** panel and in the Project List.

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3. Select your TriCaster device from the dropdown in the NewTek DataLink tab. If your TriCaster doesn’t appear, click **Scan** to check for devices on your network.

   **❗ IMPORTANT**\
   Disable the LivePanel password. This setting is in the Administration Tools on your TriCaster.

   <div align="left"><figure><img src="https://352477438-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFCWMxradHcVjURnrXSYX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e09d90d758d9f6ba288c6775ca59275b1038fe73%2Fimage_1767.png?alt=media" alt="DataLink setup"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>
4. Click the **Link Data** button in the Preview panel to view the NewTek DataLink data source and variables.
5. Click and drag a NewTek DataLink variable onto an object in your graphic. Repeat for each variable you want.

   **💡 TIP**\
   To disconnect a variable, right-click a variable in the **Preview** panel and choose **Disconnect variable**.

The data for your DataLink input is now visible in your graphic and is updated in real time.


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