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Live Video Viewer Screen​

Screen Overview​

The Live Video Viewer screen allows users to assemble and watch live camera feeds by dragging cameras from a facility list onto a viewing canvas. Users can quickly apply saved Views, choose a tile Layout, search and filter large camera inventories, and save or delete custom Views for future use.

Field Definitions​

Field LabelDefinitionNotes
ViewsDropdown to load a previously saved collection of cameras and layout.Selecting a view immediately populates the canvas. If none is selected, the canvas is empty until cameras are added.
LayoutDropdown to choose the viewing grid (e.g., Auto or fixed tile counts).Auto fits the grid to the number of cameras on the canvas. Fixed layouts restrict the number of visible tiles.
Facilities and CamerasHierarchical list of sites/buildings/floors and their cameras.Expand nodes to reveal cameras. The header shows a count of displayed/total items (e.g., 3410/3410).
SearchText box to filter the Facilities and Cameras list by name.Filters as you type. Matches facility and camera names.
All (Filter)Dropdown filter for the camera list (e.g., status or attributes).Common options include All, Online, Offline; exact choices depend on system configuration.
Select allCheckbox to select all currently visible cameras in the list.Respects current search and filters. Useful for bulk drag-and-drop.
Facility/Location RowAn entry in the list representing a site/building/floor, with an expand arrow.Click the arrow to expand/collapse. Clicking the row may select/deselect all cameras under that node.
Camera Count BadgeNumeric badge on each node showing how many cameras are contained.Updates as filters/search are applied.
Viewing CanvasCentral black canvas where live video tiles appear.Drag one or more cameras onto this area to begin streaming. Displays “Drop camera(s) from list to watch” when empty.
SaveButton to save the current arrangement to the selected View.Overwrites the currently loaded View. Disabled if no View is selected or you lack permissions.
DeleteButton to remove the currently loaded View from the system.Confirmation is required. Only available when a saved View is loaded and you have permission.
Save AsButton to create a new View from the current canvas and layout.Prompts for a unique View name. Saves without altering the original View.
ClearButton to remove all cameras from the canvas and reset the layout.Does not delete any saved View. Useful for starting over.

Screen Actions and Functions​

  • Load a saved View from the Views dropdown.
  • Drag and drop one or more cameras from the list onto the Viewing Canvas to start live video.
  • Change the Layout to Auto or a fixed grid.
  • Use Search and the All filter to narrow the camera list.
  • Expand facilities to reveal nested cameras and use Select all for bulk actions.
  • Save to update the currently loaded View with the current layout and camera set.
  • Save As to create a new, named View.
  • Delete to remove the currently loaded View.
  • Clear to empty the canvas and reset.

Usage Instructions & Examples​

  1. Watch a live camera

    1. In Facilities and Cameras, expand a location until cameras are visible.
    2. Drag a camera onto the Viewing Canvas.
    3. Repeat to add more cameras. Adjust Layout if needed.

  2. Build and save a custom multi-camera View

    1. Set Layout to the grid you want (or leave as Auto).
    2. Use Search to find cameras (e.g., “Market”).
    3. Drag all desired cameras onto the canvas.
    4. Click Save As, provide a unique name, and confirm. Your View will appear in the Views dropdown.

  3. Load and modify an existing View

    1. Choose a View from the Views dropdown.
    2. Add, remove, or rearrange cameras and adjust Layout.
    3. Click Save to update the View, or Save As to keep both versions.

  4. Quickly populate with many cameras

    1. Apply Search or the All filter to narrow the list.
    2. Click Select all.
    3. Drag the selection to the Viewing Canvas. Set Layout to Auto to fit all cameras.

  5. Reset the screen

    1. Click Clear to remove all cameras from the canvas.
    2. Optionally select a different View or begin a new arrangement.

System Behaviors and Edge Cases​

  • Loading a View replaces the current canvas contents.
  • In Auto layout, the grid resizes to fit the number of cameras on the canvas; fixed layouts limit visible tiles.
  • If you drop more cameras than available tiles in a fixed layout, excess cameras will not be placed until you change the layout or remove tiles.
  • Cameras that are offline or unavailable may display a placeholder or error message instead of live video.
  • The list only shows cameras the user is authorized to see; unauthorized cameras are hidden.
  • Save overwrites the currently loaded View name; Save As always creates a new View.
  • Deleting a View requires confirmation and cannot be undone.
  • Search and filters apply to the camera list only; they do not affect cameras already on the canvas.
  • If no matching items are found in Search, the list shows no results and bulk actions are disabled.

Permissions​

  • View access requires a role with permission to view live video and at least one entitled camera.
  • Creating, updating, or deleting Views requires Manage Views (or equivalent) permission.
  • Users without edit permissions can load Views and watch live video but cannot Save, Save As, or Delete.
  • Access to specific facilities/cameras is restricted by tenant, site, and camera entitlements.

Linked Workflows​

  • Configure cameras and locations under Setup > Video > Cameras and Setup > Facilities.
  • Grant user camera entitlements under Administration > Roles/Permissions.
  • Use video playback or investigation tools (if licensed) to review recorded footage from selected cameras.
  • Add commonly used Views to Favorites for quick access.

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