If you want to print images from the ExacqVision software on an ExacqVision server, you might need to change the default printer. Because Windows is locked down when you log in as a User, you must perform the following steps to configure the default printer: <br>
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Where are ExacqVision Groups and Views Stored?
Views and Groups are stored on the the relevant ExacqVision servers. For example, if you create a view named “East Side Entrances” that has Camera A from Server 1 and Camera B from Server 2, the group ID and name are stored on both Server 1 and Server 2. Also, Camera A’s membership in “East… Continue reading Where are ExacqVision Groups and Views Stored?
How to: Using EVAPI_Discover to Detect the Connectiodn to an exacqVision Server
Overview The EVAPI_Discover function is used to test the connection between evAPI and an exacqVision server. When EVAPI_Discover is called, it initiates a Discover request to be sent to an exacqVision server. If the Discover request is received by the server, it sends a Discover response indicating the server was found. <br> Usage It is… Continue reading How to: Using EVAPI_Discover to Detect the Connectiodn to an exacqVision Server
How to: Using EVAPI_Callback and EVAPI_CallbackEx
Overview The evAPI callback functions are used to receive event notifications from the exacqVision server, such as motion detected by a camera or a configuration change made to a server. Usage To use the evAPI callback functionality, it is necessary to define and declare a callback function and then assign the function in the API.… Continue reading How to: Using EVAPI_Callback and EVAPI_CallbackEx
exacqVision SDVR boards with PAL cameras
Sometimes exacqVision SDVR boards do not immediately recognize the PAL format of analog cameras. Images could be displayed in black and white or even with tearing. If your PAL cameras show those issues when using SDVR boards, complete the following steps in Linux: Log out of the restricted user account and log in as an… Continue reading exacqVision SDVR boards with PAL cameras
Adding/Configuring Locales on Ubuntu Linux
For Ubuntu, adding a new locale (language) is a two-step process. First, determine the UTF8-encoded locale name, then generate the UTF8-encoded locale. <br> Determine Locale Name Open a command line window and type: less /user/share/i18n/SUPPORTED This will list all of the locales Ubuntu supports. Scroll down to find the one that matches the ISO 639-1/ISO… Continue reading Adding/Configuring Locales on Ubuntu Linux
Common Linux CLI Commands (Terminal)
Download the latest release Use the ‘wget‘ command followed by the URL for each exacqVision application: Serverhttps://www.exacq.com/release/exacqVisionServerRC.deb Clienthttps://www.exacq.com/release/exacqVisionClientRC.deb Web Servicehttps://www.exacq.com/release/exacqVisionWebServiceRC.deb <br> Install the latest release Use the ‘dpkg’ package manager to install exacqVision packages after downloading using the ‘wget‘ commands above. Serverdpkg -i exacqVisionServer.deb Clientdpkg -i exacqVisionClient.deb Web Servicedpkg -i exacqVisionWebService.deb <br> Check available hard… Continue reading Common Linux CLI Commands (Terminal)
How do I monitor Disk I/O?
Disk I/O (input/output) plays a crucial role in how you experience the exacqVision software. If disks are unable to handle the amount of data being written to them, you could see reliability issues. To help pinpoint the source of these issues on your server, use the following steps as a guide based on your system… Continue reading How do I monitor Disk I/O?
How to: Executing and debugging C# applications with evAPI and Visual Studio 2005 or newer
C# or other managed applications created with Visual Studio 2005 or newer cause a System.AccessViolationException in the EVAPI_CreateWindow function on Windows Vista and Windows 7. To avoid this while debugging within Visual Studio and during application execution, complete the following steps. After the project has loaded, select the project properties under the Project item on… Continue reading How to: Executing and debugging C# applications with evAPI and Visual Studio 2005 or newer
Can exacqVision Hybrid Systems use MPEG-4 Simple Profile?
Yes. eDVR systems use MPEG-4 Advanced Simple Profile by default, and sDVR systems use H.264 by default. To configure the system, complete the following steps for your system type. <br> eDVR Systems Stop the exacqVision Server in Service Control Manager or by running sudo /etc/init.d/edvrserver stop.Open c:\windows\XDVAPI.ini in Notepad or run sudo nano /usr/local/xdvapi/etc/XDVAPI.ini.Add MPEG… Continue reading Can exacqVision Hybrid Systems use MPEG-4 Simple Profile?