Video Management System · 2014-10-08 · Modul Map. SeMSy® III Module ... [email protected] ... This document is valid for the configuration of the SeMSy® III module SeMSy Map

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Rev. 1.0.1 / 2014-08-31

Configuration

Video Management System

SeMSy® IIIModul Map

SeMSy® III Module Map

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction ...................................................................................................41.1 Validity .............................................................................................................41.2 Documents ......................................................................................................41.3 Typographical Conventions.............................................................................4

2 General Notes................................................................................................52.1 Appropriate Use ..............................................................................................52.2 Performance Features ....................................................................................52.3 AutoCAD Compatibility ...................................................................................52.4 Warranty .........................................................................................................5

3 Login ..............................................................................................................63.1 Customize Directory........................................................................................63.2 First Start .......................................................................................................63.3 Admin Mode ....................................................................................................73.3.1 Login ...............................................................................................................73.3.2 Logout .............................................................................................................8

4 User Interface ................................................................................................94.1 User Mode ......................................................................................................94.2 Configuration Mode.........................................................................................94.3 Language ......................................................................................................10

5 Configuration ..............................................................................................125.1 Import Maps ..................................................................................................125.2 Create Camera Buttons ................................................................................135.2.1 Edit Camera Buttons .....................................................................................185.2.2 Delete Camera Buttons ................................................................................185.3 Activate Layers .............................................................................................195.4 Delete Map....................................................................................................205.5 Pathfinder Import ..........................................................................................205.6 Position the Map Module ..............................................................................215.7 Customize View ............................................................................................225.8 Save Maps Locally ........................................................................................23


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1 Introduction

1.1 ValidityThis document is valid for the configuration of the SeMSy® III module SeMSy Map. It has been produced on the basis of the following software versions:

• Microsoft*) Windows*) 7• SeMSy Map version 10.1.19.0

Illustrations in this document may differ from the actual product.

1.2 DocumentsOperationThe document Operation contains descriptions on how to operate the software. General information on the appropriate use is also provided.The target audience of this document is the operator of a surveillance system. Basic com-puter and CCVTV knowledge are required.

Configuration(thisdocument)The document Configuration contains detailed descriptions of the configuration of the software. Safety notes, general information and technical data are additionally provided. The target audience of this document is trained and authorized professionals (installers).

1.3 Typographical ConventionsFor reasons of clarity and readability, various text formatting elements and types of empha-sis are used in this documentation:

NOTICE

NOTICE indicates practices for preventing property damage, incorrect configurations or faulty operations.

Instructions are indicated by arrows (). Always carry out instructions one after the other in the sequence described.

Expressions in bold/italics generally indicate a control element on the device (switches or labels) or on its user interface (buttons, menu entries).

Paragraphs in italics provide information on basic principles, special features and efficient procedures as well as general recommendations.


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2 General Notes

2.1 Appropriate UseThe SeMSy Map module allows the integration of site plans in the SeMSy® III interface. There can be mapped camera positions, activated quickly via a map and status messages can be displayed.

2.2 Performance Features• Operation by drag & drop• Easy and intuitive• Integration of site plans in the formats CAD, DWG, JPEG, JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG• Automatic loading of levels in the formats CAD and DWG• Displaying status messages

2.3 AutoCAD CompatibilityThe following AutoCAD versions are compatible with SeMSy Map:

• AC1024: AutoCAD 2011• AC1024: AutoCAD 2010• AC1021: AutoCAD 2009• AC1021: AutoCAD 2008• AC1021: AutoCAD 2007• AC1018: AutoCAD 2006• AC1018: AutoCAD 2005• AC1018: AutoCAD 2004• AC1015: AutoCAD 2002• AC1015: AutoCAD 2000i• AC1015: AutoCAD 2000• AC1014: Release 14• AC1012: Release 13• AC1009: Release 11/12• AC1006: Release 10• AC1004: Release 9• AC1003: Version 2.60• AC1002: Version 2.50

2.4 WarrantyThe terms and conditions valid at the signing of the contract shall apply.


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3 Login

The Map module can be run as a standalone application or can be activated via the module launch bar in a SeMSy® III system.

3.1 Customize DirectoryWorkstations with 32-bit systems need to be adjusted before the first start of the directory path of the executable map file:

Open the semsymap.xml file in a suitable text editor via C:\Program Files (x86) > Dallmeier > opc > GUI > modules.

Edit the Program Files (x86) entry to Program Files. Save and close the semsymap.xml file.

3.2 First Start After the first start of the Map module must be done first the log on to the SeMSy® III da-tabase.

Start the SeMSy Map application.or

Open the Map module via the module launch bar.

The login dialogue for the SeMSy® III database is automatically displayed after the first start.

Fig. 3-1

Enter the required information to log on to the database. Click the OK button in order to save the settings.


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3.3 Admin Mode

3.3.1 LoginIn order to configure site plans or maps in the Map module the Admin-Mode must be activated.

Open the Map module. Click the Admin-Mode button.

The Admin-Password dialogue is displayed.

Fig. 3-2

The default password is “admin”.

Enter the passsword. Confirm with the OK button.

The Admin-Mode button is grayed out and a red text note is displayed: The configuration mode is enabled.

Fig. 3-3

Proceed as described below to configure the Map module.


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3.3.2 LogoutIn order to exit the configuration mode and return to user mode, proceed as follows:

Select File > Admin logout.

Fig. 3-4

The red text note at the top disappears and the Map module is back in user mode.

Fig. 3-5


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4 User Interface

After starting the user interface of the Map module is displayed depending on the setting.

4.1 User ModeNote the documentation “Operation” for “SeMSy® III Workstation Software”.

Quick selection buttons Current map Actions buttonsFig. 4-1

Quick SelectionIf there are multiple maps / site plans in the Map module deposited, it can be switched with the Quick selection buttons between the maps / site plans.

ActionsFunctions and actions for the operation of the Map module are executed on the button bar.

4.2 ConfigurationModeAfter logging into the Admin-Mode the advanced configuration mode is available.


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Configuration menuFig. 4-2

Make the required settings as described below.

4.3 LanguageThe interface language can be changed.

Log in to the Admin-Mode as described above.

Fig. 4-3



Select the required language via File > Language.

The user interface is adapted without rebooting immediately to the newly selected lan-guage.



5 Configuration

In configuration mode, maps / site plans can be imported and edited.

5.1 Import MapsDrawings, images or backgrounds in the formats CAD, DWG, JPEG, JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG can be imported as maps into the Map module and configured.Drawings in the CAD and DWG formats also allow automatic scanning of camera buttons (positions) and the display of various levels, when these are stored in the file.

Proceed as follows in order to import a map:

Enable the Admin-Mode as described above. Open the New Map dialogue via Map > New.

Fig. 5-1

Open the directory of the map with the ... button in the Backgroundfile line. Select the required map. Enter an appropriate name in the Mapname filed. Enter the required AreaCode.

The “Area Code” field must not be empty, even if only one system area is available. Enter in this case “1” as “Area Code”.

Enable the Auto-Search for Camera-Buttons in Cad-Files check box if required.

Camera buttons in CAD or DWG files are automatically read with activated “Auto Search” function.

Make the settings for an alternative map size in the Alternative Map-Width and -Height fields if required.



Enter an alternative map colour in the Alternative Map-Color box if required. Click the Set as Home-Map button if required.

A map that is defined as a “Home-Map” is automatically loaded at the start of the “Map” module.

Finally click the OK button in order to start the import of the map.

5.2 Create Camera ButtonsIt is possible to create and configure camera buttons. Existing buttons can be edited and customized.

Activate the required map. Enable the Admin-Mode as described above. Zoom with the mouse wheel in the map in or out if required. Hold down the Ctrl button and left-click the required position of the new button.

The new button and the New Button dialogue is displayed.

New camera buttonFig. 5-2



The settings for the new camera button are made in the New Button dialogue:

Fig. 5-3

Select the Advanced option from the Style dropdown box in order to obtain all possi-ble settings for the new button.

Select from the drop-down menu Visible, whether the button should be visible (True) or invisible (False).

Assign ActivityThe Identifier option allows to associate an activity on a button. It can be linked to encoder, other maps or to a salvo.

Click the ... button in the Identifier field.

The Select Identifier dialogue is displayed.

Fig. 5-4

Select the required link in the Select Identifier area. Select the required destination. Click the OK button in order to save the settings.



ColourThe options of Body (surface area) and Border (frame) allow to customize a button colour.

Select the required colour from the the respective dropdown menu.

BlinkThe Blink option allows a button on the map light up / to blink.

Open the Blink dialogue via the ... button in the Blink field.

Fig. 5-5

Activate the Enabled check box. Select a suitable colour from the dropdown menu Color. Enable one of the following options:• Body: Flashing of the button area• Border: Flashing of the button frame

Click the OK button in order to save the settings.

TextButtons can be labeled with the camera number or name.

Click the ... button in the Text field.



The Text dialogue is displayed.

Fig. 5-6

Enter in the Value field the required variable:• %e = Camera number• %n = Camera name

Select from the Alignment dropdown box the required text alignment. Set a suitable text size in the Font Size box. Click the OK button in order to save the settings.

DefineImageSetIt is possible to use a set of images as button backgrounds.

The individual images must be created in PNG format, numbered from 0 to 9 and stored in a folder in the following directory: “Program Files > Dallmeier > SeMSyIII > SeMSy Map > Image Sets”.

Open the Image dialogue with click on the ... button in the Image field.

Fig. 5-7

Select the required image set from the Image dropdown box.



Set a suitable zoom factor in the Default Zoom box. Click the OK button in order to save the settings.

PositionThe position and size of buttons can be defined exactly in the Position dialogue. In addi-tion, the arrangement for the button can be set (in the case of multiple buttons, covering over itself).

Open the Position dialogue via the ... button in the Position field.

Fig. 5-8

Set the exact position of the button in the boxes Left and Top. Set the exact size of the button in the boxes Width and Height. Define the arrangement of the button with the Layer option if required.

The higher the value the more the focus of the button is located.

Click the OK button in order to save the settings.

With the “Recall last settings” button it is possible to produce the previous settings of the button again.

PolygonWith the Polygon option it is possible to integrate an arbitrary polygon as a button on a map. So, for example in a salvo, all cameras involved can be covered with a button.

Open the Polygon dialogue via the ... button in the Polygon field. Drag the button area over the required area of the map. Press the ALT key and click with the left mouse button from the points of the desired polygon within the button area.



Fig. 5-9

A polygon can be deleted with the button “Clear”.

Enable the Restrict mouse events to polygon region check box if required.

If this option is enabled, mouse events are strictly limited to the polygon.

Select from the Color dropdown menu a suitable colour for the button. Click the OK button in order to save the settings.

5.2.1 Edit Camera ButtonsExisting camera buttons can already be edited via the context menu.

Open the required map. Select the required button. Activate the Admin-Mode as described above. Right-click the camera button.

The context menu is displayed.

Click Edit.

The Edit Button dialogue is displayed.

Make the required settings as described above.

5.2.2 Delete Camera Buttons Using the context menu camera buttons can be deleted.

Open the required map. Select the required button. Activate the Admin-Mode as described above.



Right-click the camera button.

The context menu is displayed.

Click Delete. Confirm the subsequent info dialogue.

5.3 Activate LayersThe different layers of a CAD or DWG file can be shown or hidden.

Open the required map.

Layers buttonLayers dialogueFig. 5-10

Click the Layers button.

The Layers dialogue is displayed.

Activate / deactivate the required layers in the On column. Change the colour of a layer on the Color column if required. Click the OK button in order to save the settings.



5.4 Delete MapA map can also be deleted.

Select the required map. Login to the Admin-Mode as described above.

Fig. 5-11

Click Map > Delete. Confirm the subsequent info dialogue.

The map is removed.

5.5 PathfinderImportThe Pathfinder module can access the camera information in maps. For this, a map must be configured once.

Open the Admin-Mode as described above. Select / load the required map.



Fig. 5-12

Click File > Import for Pathfinder....

The selected map is now configured for the Pathfinder module.

Repeat the process for all required maps.

5.6 Position the Map ModuleThe positioning of the Map module in a monitor network is done via the options.ini file. In order to display the module always on the same place (on the same monitor), the file must be edited.

Open the options.ini file in a suitable editor via C:\Program Files > Dallmeier > SeMSy III > SeMSy Map.

Fig. 5-13

Edit the four last values in the row of MainForm (see below). Save and close the file.



The first value (the first X value) specifies the first point of the module – always depend-ing on the monitor resolution. The resolution (width) of the preceding monitors have to be added (+ 1).The second value is the starting point on the screen to display the Map module (Y value). Normally, this is always 1.The third value is the last X value on the display monitor. So, all monitor resolutions (width) must be added.The fourth value specifies the height of the module.

ExampleFour monitors (1920 * 1080) in the composite, the Map module should be displayed full-screen on the fourth monitor:First value: 5761 (1920+1920+1920+1)Second value: 1Third value: 7680 (1920+1920+1920+1920)Fourth value: 1080 (complete height of resolution)

5.7 Customize ViewThe View menu enables to customize the view of the Map module.

Login to the Admin-Mode as described above.

Statusbar ToolbarFig. 5-14

Open the View menu. Select the required options (see in the following).

Hide ToolbarEnable this option to hide the toolbar.



No BorderEnable this option to position the Map module fix on a monitor and display it in full-screen mode.

Allow ZoomingEnable this option to allow zooming in Maps.

Stay on topEnable this option to keep the Map module always in the foreground.

Show StatusbarEnable this option to display the statusbar.

5.8 Save Maps LocallyIn order to reduce loading times when changing maps, maps can be stored locally on a workstation.

Login to the Admin-Mode as described above. Click Options > Copy all in Map-Dir.

Fig. 5-15

All configured maps are copied to a local directory and are now automatically loaded from there into the module.