Creating an E-Map

E-Map:

An E-Map is a tool that uses a static image, such as a satellite image or a floor plan, to create visual reference points for your cameras. Each camera field of view can be manually adjusted to give a precise representation of your CCTV system. With E-Map you can easily see the effective coverage areas as well as blind spots, making it an indispensable tool for managing properties. You can go to Google Maps or Google Earth and search for your address to get a satellite image. Take a screenshot of the image and save it with any photo editor.

Creating an E-Map:

1. Go to Live View and right click on the group that contains the device list. If no groups were created, it will be called Default Group.
2. Select New Map from the drop-down menu. A window will then open with the fields Name and New Map. *The Name field is how the E-Map is displayed in the software; it is inconsequential.
3. For New Map, select the folder icon and navigate to the image file that's saved on the computer.
4. The map will automatically open after it's saved.
5. Once the map is opened, you can drag the camera icons from the device list onto the E-Map for positioning.
6. After the cameras are positioned the field of view needs to be adjusted. The field of view is depicted by a yellow cone and can be calibrated by moving the blue handles; this will need to be done for each camera.
7. Save the map and return to the device list by using the icons at the top of the screen.
8. The map can be edited after it's saved by right clicking the icon and selecting Edit.

Using the E-Map:

1. Double click on the E-Map from the device list. By default the map will load into a 4-window split; it is recommended to use a single window.
2. The map can be used to stream the cameras by simply clicking on or hovering over the camera icon.