Set iSCSI Storage to Start Before ExacqVision Server in Windows

If you are recording video to an iSCSI target in Windows, it is important to ensure the iSCSI device is available in the operating system before the ExacqVision Server starts. Please follow the instructions from the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Version 2.x Users Guide: Note: The following information was written and published by Microsoft Corporation,… Continue reading Set iSCSI Storage to Start Before ExacqVision Server in Windows

exacqVision SDK Compatibility with exacqVision Server Versions

The exacqVision SDK is designed to be compatible with all versions of exacqVision Server. However, individual features in certain versions of the server and SDK might not be compatible. For more details about the features available in a each version of the server or SDK, see the readme.txt file available in their install packages. It… Continue reading exacqVision SDK Compatibility with exacqVision Server Versions

How do I apply a license to an exacqVision Server?

Only one license key may be applied on each system at a time. This license key includes information on the number of licensed IP Cameras the system is permitted to use as well as the specific system it is assigned to. For information on increasing your licensed number of cameras or changing your license level,… Continue reading How do I apply a license to an exacqVision Server?

exacqVision Video File Naming Format

2040–00160380.ps min/sec manufacturer device id storage rule <br> exacqVision files are stored on each drive enabled for recording in a directory structure as follows: <br> Within each directory, video is stored in files with duration of five minutes. Each device (IP camera, compression board, encoder) has its own files. The file naming convention is as follows: MMSS-XXXXYYZZ.ps and MMSS-XXXXYYZZ.psi.… Continue reading exacqVision Video File Naming Format

Assigning a Default Printer to the Windows User (Restricted) Account

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>

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