Executing Scripts
A script is like a macro but provides much more power and flexibility. Scripts may be used to control almost all system functions and may be combined in almost any order. To create a script you must be logged on to the DVR5100 remote client application. Refer to the operation manual for the remote client application for instructions on creating scripts. The following table describes actions that are supported in scripts.
| Table G. Supported DVR5100 Scripts |
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Action | Has the following effect |
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Display video | Displays video from the indicated camera. |
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Start Recording | Starts recording video from the indicated video source. |
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Run Script | Initiates execution of a remote script. |
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Wait | Pauses execution of a script for a given number of seconds. |
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Send Mail | Sends an |
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Activates Relay | Activates a relay device. |
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Preset | Moves camera to a specified preset. A preset allows you to direct a PTZ (camera positioning system) on a predetermined |
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Pattern | Runs a specified pattern on a camera. A pattern allows you to program the movements of |
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Start Loop | Starts a specific sequence of commands within the script. |
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End Loop | Ends a specific sequence of commands within the script. |
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Stop Pattern | Stops a pattern. |
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WORKING WITH SCRIPTS
NOTE: The instructions in this manual refer to the DVR5100 Control Pad. An optional KBD5000 keyboard or USB PC keyboard and mouse also can be used to operate the DVR5100 instead of the Control Pad. Refer to Understanding DVR Controls and Menus on page 13 for alternate keystrokes if you any of these devices.
To start or stop a script from the menus:
1. From the main menu, select Actions.
Figure 41. Selecting Actions on DVR5100 Main Menu
2. Select Scripts.
Figure 42. Selecting Scripts on Actions Menu
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