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?
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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
IQEye and Arecont Settings Not Changing
When you adjust settings for certain Arecont or IQEye cameras using the exacqVision Client, the settings do not get applied. If this occurs, see the following information for each camera brand. <br> Arecont There are no standard credentials for an Arecont camera, but with some models you can enter anything in the credentials area on… Continue reading IQEye and Arecont Settings Not Changing
Post-motion Recording on ExacqVision Systems
To configure post-motion recording on an exacqVision system, complete the following steps: <br> In the ExacqVision Client, open the camera’s Settings page, as seen in the example below. On the Motion tab, use the slide control to set the desired number of seconds of post-motion recording. <br>
How do I open an RTSP stream in VLC?
VLC is a good tool to use if you are having issues with an IP camera. If the camera can provide you with RTSP stream data, you can display that stream in VLC and see if you have the same issues you experience with the camera ExacqVision. This helps troubleshoot an issue because it removes… Continue reading How do I open an RTSP stream in VLC?
Windows Server & Client and OpenLDAP/Kerberos
The following process allows you to configure exacqVision permissions and privileges for accounts that exist on an OpenLDAP/Kerberos server:1. On the OpenLDAP/Kerberos server, ensure that your installed schema includes the following object types: inetOrgPerson (RFC 2798)organization (RFC 2256)krbPrincipalAux (provided by the Ubuntu krb5-kdc-ldap package) And at least 1 of the following opject types: groupOfNames (rfc… Continue reading Windows Server & Client and OpenLDAP/Kerberos
MacOS & Mac OS X Client and Active Directory/OpenLDAP/Kerberos
Configuration The following process allows you to configure ExacqVision permissions and privileges for accounts that exist on an Active Directory/OpenLDAP/Kerberos (directory) server. NOTE: On a Windows platform, the domain controller must run on Windows Server 2003 operating system or later. If the Active Directory functional level is Windows 2000 or earlier, you must select Password… Continue reading MacOS & Mac OS X Client and Active Directory/OpenLDAP/Kerberos
Using Antivirus Software with exacqVision
Antivirus Configuration As with all third-party software not on the Product Integration section, the user assumes the risk of software incompatibility with the exacqVision software suite. To permit antivirus software to work with exacqVision software, the following file extensions need to be exempted from scans: NOTE: As an alternative, you could also exclude the data drive you… Continue reading Using Antivirus Software with exacqVision
Downloading and Installing avcodec for Decoding h.264
There is a known issue when decompressing H.264 video from Arecont cameras that might cause the exacqVision Client or Web Service to crash. This issue appears to be specific to Arecont cameras with hardware version 65212. The H.264 hardware version can be read by browsing to the camera’s web page. Our workaround to this issue… Continue reading Downloading and Installing avcodec for Decoding h.264