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Action: Show on Alarm Layout
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Action: Show on Alarm Layout

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Affected Roles: System Owner, System Administrator, Advanced Viewer, Viewer

Related Digital Watchdog VMS Apps: DW Spectrum Client

Software Version: Medium

Last Edit: August 7, 2024

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What is the Show on Alarm Layout action?

DW Spectrum’s Alarm Layout is a System-generated Layout which displays cameras based on specific events and rules set up in the DW Spectrum Event Rules Engine.

 

Supported/Affected Devices:

  • DW Spectrum IPVMS

 

How to set up a Show on Alarm Layout action:

  • Right click on the camera (in the Resource Panel or Viewing Grid) and select Camera Rules to open the Event Rules Dialog.
  • Under the Event section (on the left side of the rule dialog) choose your target System Event (e.g. Motion, Soft Trigger, etc.)
  • In the Action section of the rule (on the right side of the rule dialog) in the Do field select Show on Alarm Layout.
  • In the Interval of Action field configure how often the Rule should run when triggered. 
  • In the for section choose the roles / users the notification should appear for.
  • To make sure the Alarm Layout opens for targeted operators check the Force Alarm Layout opening checkbox.
  • Optional: Check the Also show source camera checkbox
  • Press Apply and Ok to save the rule.

 

 

 

For More Information or Technical Support

DW Technical Support:  866.446.3595 (option 4)

https://www.digital-watchdog.com/contact-tech-support/

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