ExacqVision Client Auto-start on Linux-based Systems

Every ExacqVision server is preconfigured to automatically start the ExacqVision Client software after system startup. To disable this feature, run the following commands in a Terminal console: sudo mv /home/user/.config/autostart/evc.desktop /home/user/.config/autostart/evc.bak<br>sudo mv /home/admin/.config/autostart/evc.desktop /home/admin/.config/autostart/evc.bak <br> To reverse this procedure, run the following commands: sudo mv /home/user/.config/autostart/evc.bak /home/user/.config/autostart/evc.desktop<br>sudo mv /home/admin/.config/autostart/evc.bak /home/admin/.config/autostart/evc.desktop <br> To configure ExacqVision Client… Continue reading ExacqVision Client Auto-start on Linux-based Systems

Using Panasonic Input Triggers

When a digital input is triggered on a Panasonic camera, the camera transmits a single alarm to indicate the condition. This means that the triggered state cannot be seen on exacqVision Client’s Trigger Input page. To test Panasonic digital inputs, you must use them with Event Linking or Event Monitoring. < br>

Exporting Video as Domain User with exacqVision Client in Windows

When logged into Windows as a domain user (instead of as a local user), exacqVision Client restricts the locations where video may be exported. An administrative user can export video to any directory or drive, whereas a restricted user can export video only to exacqVision Client’s designated file area. <br> When a Windows system is… Continue reading Exporting Video as Domain User with exacqVision Client in Windows

Using IQeye Input Triggers

When a digital input is triggered on an IQeye camera, the camera transmits a single alarm to indicate the condition. This means that the triggered state cannot be seen on exacqVision Client’s Trigger Input page. To test IQeye digital inputs, you must use them with Event Linking or Event Monitoring. <br>

exacqVision Client Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard ShortcutFunctionAvailable In…F1View context-sensitive online HelpAll exacqVision Client pagesF3Display Find Camera windowLive pageF4Hide/show navigation panelAll exacqVision Client pagesF8Hide/show message bar, date/time bar, and toolbarAll exacqVision Client pagesF11View exacqVision Client in fullscreen modeAll exacqVision Client pagesAlt+EnterCombines F4, F8, and F11 functionalityAll exacqVision Client pagesPage UpZoom in (analog or digital PTZ)Live pagePage DownZoom out (analog or digital… Continue reading exacqVision Client Keyboard Shortcuts

How to export and import server configuration settings

To export and import an exacqVision system configuration and apply it to another exacqVision system, complete the following steps in exacqVision Client: <br> <br> <br> On the system where you would like to import the configuration, complete the following steps in exacqVision Client: <br> <br>

Pixelated Video on Bosch ONVIF Cameras

If live video from a Bosch ONVIF camera displays pixelization in exacqVision Client, complete the following steps: Browse to the camera’s advanced mode Encoder Profile page.Ensure that IP is selected in the GOP Structure drop-down list.Ensure that the I-frame Distance slider is configured for a low number (10, for example).Ensure that I-frame Quality and P-frame… Continue reading Pixelated Video on Bosch ONVIF Cameras

How to: Using exacqVision API Network I/O

Overview This article explains the usage of basic and advanced I/O functionality in exacqVision API (evAPI). <br> Usage The network I/O functions provided in evAPI are required to send requests and receive responses from an exacqVision server.  After initializing the API instance and connecting to a server, the I/O functions are necessary to maintain communication… Continue reading How to: Using exacqVision API Network I/O

Enabling 4×3 Resolution to Eliminate Gray Bars in Video Windows (Legacy)

NOTE: These are Legacy instructions. This behavior was replaced when Client settings implemented Panel Size settings.When using cameras with a 4×3 resolution, gray bars might appear to the left and right of the camera’s video window in exacqVision Client. To stretch the 4×3 video so that it fills the screen, manually set the video card… Continue reading Enabling 4×3 Resolution to Eliminate Gray Bars in Video Windows (Legacy)

Important Notes About exacqVision Enterprise Health Monitor Email Notifications

exacqVision Server Each exacqVision Server notification profile has an optional Send Rate Limit setting. When an event link is triggered and a particular notification profile is sent, the notification profile does not send additional emails until the Send Rate Limit has elapsed. For example, both an IP Camera Connection event source and Video Loss event… Continue reading Important Notes About exacqVision Enterprise Health Monitor Email Notifications