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External command execution variables
Arguments can include the following case sensitive variables %sec% the second of the recording/snapshot (00..59)%min% the minute of the recording/snapshot (00..59)%hour% the hour of the...
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External command execution
Cmd box must contain the full path to the executable that has to be run Params box can include the following case sensitive variables%sec% the second of the recording/snapshot (two digits)%min% the...
View ArticleExternally control recording
Here are explained the ways to control ContaCam's recording state / sensitivity without the user interface. It works also in service mode because the registry/ini file is used to communicate with...
View ArticleHow to delete recording or snapshot files?
Delete multiple recording files Call View - Recordings Files, it will open the directory location with all the recordings. Delete the files starting with rec_ which you do not want anymore (for each...
View ArticleHow do I select which drive / folder to store the files on?
If the default storing location doesn't fit your needs then change it as follows: Close all running devices. Open ContaCam's Global Settings dialog and change the Parent Directory of all Cameras (all...
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External command execution examples
Cmd box must contain the full path to the executable that has to be run Params box can include the following case sensitive variables%sec% the second of the recording/snapshot (two digits)%min% the...
View ArticleMasterConfig.ini sets config/log and temp folders
In the same folder as the executable there can be the MasterConfig.ini file with the following format: [General]UseRegistry=ConfigFilesDir=TempDir= UseRegistry empty: use registry if application...
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API (Application programming interface)
Here are explained the ways to control ContaCam without the user interface. All the APIs are also working in service mode because they use the registry/ini file/trigger file to communicate with the...
View ArticleHow to cut or join video file(s)
On of the better free software is Avidemux. Install it and follow these easy steps: Lossless cut a video file Open the video in Avidemux through File - Open. Make a selection with the A and B controls...
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Enable detection during non-working hours
To enable the detections when not working we have to think the other way around by disabling the motion engine when working:
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Play a sound on detection
Download and install VLC. On 64 bit systems use C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe as Cmd. On 32 bit systems use C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe as Cmd. Set Params to -I dummy...
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How to adjust camera's exposure, brightness or contrast?
Exposure, brightness, contrast, ... adjustments are camera specific and are provided by the camera drivers or the camera configuration web interface. ContaCam just shows what is given by the camera...
View ArticleHow to delete recording, detection or snapshot files?
Delete from the web interface In Camera Basic Settings dialog check Allow deleting files, reload the web page and click the trash icon of the unwanted files. Delete multiple continuous recording files...
View ArticleHow do I select which drive/folder to store the captures on?
If the default storing location doesn't fit your needs then change it as follows: Close all running devices. Open ContaCam's Global Settings dialog and change the Parent Directory of all Cameras (all...
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How to test motion detection parameters?
It's possible to re-stream a recorded video file to trim the ContaCam detection parameters. The procedure is to record some subjects and feed the motion engine with that video. 1. Issue the following...
View ArticleAre ContaCam systems failure/intrusion safe?
If a camera is unplugged, broken, tampered then the last available MOTION DETECTION FRAMES ARE STORED. If ContaCam is closed or the computer running ContaCam is turned off then the last MOTION...
View ArticlePassword protect individual cameras
Under Global Settings it's possible to protect all cameras with a global username and password. With manual file editing it's also possible to protect individual cameras with a private username and...
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Play a sound on detection
Download and install VLC. On 64 bit systems use C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe as Cmd. On 32 bit systems use C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe as Cmd. Set Params to -I dummy...
View ArticleHow to delete recording, detection or snapshot files?
Delete from the web interface In Camera Basic Settings dialog check Allow deleting files, reload the web page and click the trash icon of the unwanted files. Delete multiple continuous recording files...
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API (Application programming interface)
Here are explained the ways to control ContaCam without the user interface. All the APIs are also working in service mode because they use the registry/ini file/trigger file to communicate with the...
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