Defining Components of a Graphic

  1. In the Definition tab, click the Graphics button.
  2. From the Graphic drop-down list, select the graphic you want to modify, or click the New button to create a new one.
  3. Assign a name to the graphic (or modify the existing name).
    Note: When you select an existing graphic, or when you create a new one, all the components that are assigned in your graphic are displayed in the left-hand pane. The right-hand part of the window displays the graphic itself.
  4. From the Graphic Definition window, click here to create, edit or modify a graphic to bring up the Assign Components window.
    Note: If the video feature is enabled in your system, video components are added to the Graphics menu. These video components can be accessed from the graphic layout. The button can be positioned on a graphic layout and its status can be retrieved by clicking on the video button. In addition to standard options, the following status option will be available for the video component: Video Server Online / Offline, Video Server Parameters (Related to a specific vendor) and Camera status.
  5. Click on the Options menu to display a pull down menu of drawing options. A check mark appears next to an option that is activated. Show hints provides the component’s name (component's address and name) when you point your mouse cursor over that graphic.
    • Draw transparently will place a transparent button on top of a background picture for a blended effect.
    • Draw frame draws a frame around the component. Frame colour indicates the current frame colour and allows you to change the colour.
    • Auto display video view lets you add a video view.
    • Select Edit background picture to edit the background of the selected graphic. From this window you can modify the graphic's frame and background colour and add annotations.
    • Select Add live video as background to have live video as background.
    • Select Add Web page as background to have a Web page as background. Enter the URL address of the connection and press Enter on the keyboard, or click Test . The Login and Password are not required unless the Web page you want to access requires it. Click Test to see that the page is loading properly. Then, click Save .
    • Select Clear background in order to clear the background picture of the graphic only leaving the assigned components. You can use this option when you want to insert a new graphic and leave the same components.