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MultiMap
Operating Manual
Name
Contents
Note ......................................................................................................................................3
1. General description of functions........................................................................................3
2. MultiMap as the user interface and for display..................................................................5
2.1 Using MultiMap with MultiScope ..................................................................................5
2.2 Using MultiMap with GeViSoft......................................................................................5
2.3 Using with GeViScope .................................................................................................6
2.4 Using MultiMap with MultiScope and GeViSoft............................................................6
2.5 System examples.........................................................................................................6
2.6 Licence to run MULTIMAP ...........................................................................................8
3. Getting started quickly with a demo project ......................................................................9
3.1 Demo system ...............................................................................................................9
3.1.1 Step 1: Save new layout plan project and layout plans it contains. .......................12
3.1.2 Step 2: Creating the necessary connections..........................................................13
3.1.3 Step 3: Inserting navigation icons in the site plans ................................................14
3.1.4 Step 4: Inserting icons for the control and display of MultiScope...........................16
3.1.5 Step 5: Inserting icons for the control and display of GeViSoft. .............................21
3.1.6 Step 6: Insert icons for the control and display of GeViScope. ..............................24
3.1.7 Step 7: Adding responses to MultiMap events.......................................................29
3.1.8 Step 8: Site plan project settings............................................................................30
4. MultiMap Editor .................................................................................................................31
4.1 Working with site plan projects.....................................................................................31
4.2 Editing a site plan project .............................................................................................31
4.3 Changing site plan project settings ..............................................................................31
4.4 Layout graphic size ......................................................................................................40
4.5 Settings when using a double graphic map .................................................................41
5. Working with connections .................................................................................................43
5.1 Changing connection settings ......................................................................................43
5.2 Double function for connection with MultiScope ..........................................................45
6. Working with site plans .....................................................................................................46
6.1 Changing site plan settings ..........................................................................................47
7. Working with icons ............................................................................................................48
7.1 Icon types.....................................................................................................................49
8. Changing icon settings......................................................................................................50
8.1 Camera ........................................................................................................................53
8.2 GeVi monitor ................................................................................................................56
8.3 MSC monitor ................................................................................................................58
8.4 MultiView......................................................................................................................59
8.5 GeVi output contacts....................................................................................................61
8.6 GeVi input contacts ......................................................................................................62
8.7 Events ..........................................................................................................................63
8.8 GeVi alarm ...................................................................................................................64
8.9 Site plan change ..........................................................................................................65
8.10 Text ............................................................................................................................65
8.11 Graphics.....................................................................................................................65
8.12 Macros .......................................................................................................................66
8.13 MultiMap command....................................................................................................68
Technical alterations reserved
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9. Working with responses to internal MultiMap events ........................................................69
10. Store action instructions..................................................................................................72
11. Working with Media Viewers ...........................................................................................73
12. MultiMap Editor settings..................................................................................................80
13. MultiMap viewer ..............................................................................................................80
13.1 Starting MultiMap .......................................................................................................80
13.2 Structure of the MultiMap window ..............................................................................81
13.3 Login dialogue............................................................................................................82
13.4 Command operations.................................................................................................84
13.5 Statistics.....................................................................................................................89
13.6 Display action instructions..........................................................................................93
13.7 Alarm management....................................................................................................95
13.8 Media Viewers ...........................................................................................................97
13.9 User Interaction..........................................................................................................98
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Note
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nor for the software or the information it contains. Any suggested guarantee, assurance of marketable quality or
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any time without warning. The software described in it is subject to the conditions of a special licence contract.
Please note that the illustrations in this documentation will not necessarily match those of your software
version.
The documentation consists of manuals that can be read on the device.
The Windows help for the licensed software is installed on the device. This help can (in whole or in part) be
updated over the internet or, by agreement, in other ways.
The Windows help is, moreover, included on CD or DVD.
1. General description of functions
MultiMap is the common user interface and display tool for GeViScope, GeViSoft and MultiScope II/III. It can be
used both for each individual system type and for mixed versions of the two systems.
TCP/IP is the communications protocol between MultiMap and the system for control or display, facilitating the
user-determined distribution of MultiMap and other systems throughout the network.
MultiMap consists of two core components, MultiMap Editor and MultiMap Viewer (abbreviated to MultiMap in
this document).
MultiMap-Editor
MultiMap Editor is used to create and maintain site plan projects, providing the design environment for these
projects.
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MultiMap
MultiMap is the run-time environment for site plan projects and together with the respective site plan project,
provides the visual user interface in the form of site plans (user-definable graphics) and icons (user-definable
control components).
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2. MultiMap as the user interface and for display
2.1 Using MultiMap with MultiScope
When MultiMap is used as the user interface for MultiScope, digital picture data is displayed via MultiView.
When interfaced with MultiMap, MultiViewruns in special mode and functions as a virtual monitor screen only,
controlled remotely via MultiMap. Data for display in MultiViewis received via a separate connection to
MultiScope, established automatically during start-up.
MultiMap allows the user to access most of the functionality of MultiView. As well as the connection of cameras
to MultiViewdisplays and MultiScope monitors, it is also possible to control playback, filter and search picture
data, and control cameras with telemetry capability from within MultiMap via the well-known MultiViewdialogue
box.
Events triggered by MultiScope, processed in MultiView, can also trigger special functions within MultiMap. It is
thus also possible to display special site plans as a result of MultiScope events.
Any number of MultiScope and MultiViewterminals may be operated or displayed using MultiMap and a site
plan project. All systems used may be freely distributed throughout the network, or combined on one computer.
Fig. 1: MultiMap with several MultiViews and MultiScopes
2.2 Using MultiMap with GeViSoft
MultiMap with MultiScope may also be used as a user interface or display tool for GeViSoft, facilitating the
operation and presentation of all GeViSoft components, including cameras, monitors, digital inputs and outputs,
events and alarms.
Using a site plan project, any number of GeViSofts can also be operated from MultiMap. User-defined
distribution throughout the network, or integration on one computer is also possible, as for MultiScope.
Fig. 2: MultiMap with several GeViSofts
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2.3 Using with GeViScope
When MULTIMAP is applied as the user-interface for GEVISCOPE, the digital image data is displayed through
the media viewer that is directly integrated into MULTIMAP. MULTIMAP can manage up to 36 media viewers.
Data for display in MULTIMAP is received via a separate connection to GEVISCOPE, established automatically
during start-up.
In addition to switching cameras through to media viewers, the display of the image data can be controlled.
Any number of GEVISCOPEs may be operated or displayed using MULTIMAP and a site plan project. All the
systems involved can be distributed in any way across the network, or can be collected on a single computer.
Figure 3: MULTIMAP with a number of GEVISCOPEs
2.4 Using MultiMap with MultiScope and GeViSoft
As MultiMap may be used for any system type individually, it is of course also possible to operate and display
several different system types. MultiMap recognises the various system types (GeViScope, MultiScope,
GeViSoft) and can connect to any user-defined number of such systems. MultiMap also maintains the
necessary connections to the MultiViews for the display of picture data.
Fig. 4: MultiMap with several GeViScope, MultiView, MultiScope und GeViSofts
2.5 System examples
The following are short examples of systems with an explanation of their structures:
Figure 5: GeViScope computer with MultiMap
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This configuration describes a stand-alone system for controlling a GeViScope.
The GeViScope software and MultiMap run together on one computer. Media viewers integrated into the site
plan allow the image data provided by GeViScope to be displayed.
Fig. 6: MultiScope with two monitors for MultiMap and MultiView
This configuration is a stand-alone system for the control of one MultiScope.
This example shows the server, recorder, MultiViewand MultiMap running together on a MultiScope system. A
double graphics card facilitates the display of the site plan project on one MultiMap monitor and the picture data
on the MultiViewmonitor. Using MultiMap, display of MultiScope and remote control of MultiVieware possible.
Fig. 6: GeViSoft computer with MultiMap
This configuration is a stand-alone system for the control of one GeViSoft.
The server, IO client(s) and MultiMap are running together on one computer. MultiMap is displayed on the
screen with the site plan project. Using MultiMap, GeViSoft can be displayed and its components controlled
remotely.
Fig. 7: MultiScope and GeViSoft on one computer with two monitors for MultiMap and MultiView
This stand-alone system shows the two systems shown above integrated on one computer.
MultiScope and its components, and GeViSoft and its components, are displayed and controlled remotely in
one MultiMap with the site plan project.
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Fig. 8: Any user-defined number of MultiScopeIis with several MultiViews, any user-defined number of
GeViSofts and MultiMaps distributed throughout a network.
This example shows a distributed computer system with GeViSoft, MultiViewand MultiScope.
All the systems involved are displayed or controlled remotely by one, or several, central MultiMaps.
2.6 Licence to run MULTIMAP
MULTIMAP requires a licence to run correctly. The licence is located on a hardware dongle. MULTIMAP Editor
is not affected by this. It can be run on unlimited systems without a licence.
If MULTIMAP does not find the necessary licence on start-up, then the user will see a relevant message.
MULTIMAP will then only function in Demo mode for a limited time. After the time expires, MULTIMAP will be
forced to end. The time remaining in Demo mode can be seen in the Info dialogue (select from menu).
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3. Getting started quickly with a demo project
The demo project included should make it easy to get started with MultiMap. It provides basic information on
using the MultiMap-Editor, and demonstrates some possible operations in MultiMap based on the components
used within the project.
If you wish to design the demo project using this description, we would advise you to move the installed demo
project 'mm.map' from the 'Maps' sub-directory in the installation directory to a safe location, alternatively
rename the project.
3.1 Demo system
A description of the demo system is provided here, followed by a step-by-step breakdown of the project
creation.
The demo project is based on a system consisting of a MultiScope, a GeViSoft, a MultiViewand a MultiMap.
The MultiMap is integrated on a stand-alone computer. A double graphics card with two screens for MultiMap
and MultiViewmay be used, or MultiView may be displayed as a window in the foreground overlaying MultiMap.
Fig. 10: Configuration of MultiScope in the demo project
MultiScope will search for a camera with the global number (MSC) 2 and a monitor with the global number
(MSC) 1. An event (MSC) with the name 'AD event' should also exist. Where possible, the event source should
be Activity Detection (a MultiScope digital input will also suffice). The basic configuration of the MultiScope is
carried out accordingly using MultiSet.
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Fig. 11: GeViSoft configuration in the demo project
MultiScope will also search for a modular crossbar system and a digital input/output group from GeViSoft. The
crossbar system manages two cameras with the global numbers (GeVi) 1 and 2 and a monitor with the global
number (GeVi) 1. The input/output group manages three output contacts with the global numbers (GeVi) 1 to 3
and two input contacts with the global numbers (GeVi) 1 and 2. An event with the global number (GeVi) 1
should also exist. The event source may be another input contact. The basic configuration of the GeViSoft is
selected using GeViSet.
MultiView is used to display MultiScope picture data. To do this, MultiViewmust be in a special mode (MRI
mode) and connect automatically to the local MultiScope server following start-up. The necessary settings are
implemented in the MultiViewConnections and Options dialogue boxes.
Camera signals are transmitted to the crossbar system and to the Multi-Scope.
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Figure 12: GeViScope configuration in the example project
A camera with global number (GSC) 1, and another camera with global number (GSC) 2, are expected on the
GeViScope that is connected over the network. The basic configuration of the GeViScope is prepared using
GSCSetup.
The resulting hardware configuration for the demo project is shown in the following diagram:
Fig. 13: Demo project hardware configuration
This hardware configuration is displayed in the demo project and the user has the opportunity, using MultiMap
and the demo project, to control all components (cameras, monitors, input contacts, output contacts and
MultiView).
Once the user-defined systems have been configured and started (MultiScope, GeViSoft, and MultiView), the
site plan project can be created using the MultiMap Editor. While the project is being created, MultiMap and the
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created site plan project can be started at any time in parallel to the Editor, allowing for immediate testing of the
project.
3.1.1 Step 1: Save new layout plan project and layout plans it contains.
After starting the MultiMap Editor (via the Start menu), a new layout plan project is created. With three
layout plans are included in the project. These plans are based on the three graphic files 'overview.bmp',
'floor1.bmp' and 'floor2.bmp' from the 'DemoProjectGraphics' directory.
The individual site plans should be given meaningful names such as 'Overview', 'First floor' und 'Second floor'.
The names of the site plans are shown to the user for selection from the site plan list in MultiMap later on.
At this stage, no icons are added to the new site plans.
The layout plan project should be saved regularly during creation.
If the name 'mm.map' has been given to
the project and saved to the installation directory in 'Maps', then this file will be loaded automatically whenever
MultiMap is started. Where another file name has been used, this file name should be entered using the
command line when MultiMap is started, or selected from the file selection dialogue box after start up is
complete.
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3.1.2 Step 2: Creating the necessary connections
The new connections to the local MultiScope server, to the local GeViSoft server and to the local
Connections should also be given meaningful
MultiViewshould now be created in the list of connections
names, as they will be used several times during the site plan project creation process.
The address "localhost" is given for the local connections, while the GeViScope server is addressed using the
computer name or the IP address of the GeViScope PC.
User name and password should be specified according to the configurations of the individual systems, to
ensure the connections can be established automatically without further input when MultiMap is started.
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3.1.3 Step 3: Inserting navigation icons in the site plans
Once the site plans and the necessary connections have been created, the required icons may be placed within
the site plans. To do this, first select the 'Overview' site plan from the list at the left side of the window. The
graphic on which the site plan is based should now be displayed in the right section of the window. This is the
working surface for positioning the icons.
In order to be able to navigate between layout plans later in MultiMap using navigation symbols, two switch
layout plan symbols are added. After selecting icon type, simply click on the site plan to place the icon in the
desired location.
In Icon Properties, a meaningful name is given to the icon and a corresponding site plan chosen. This site plan
will appear when a MultiMap user selects the icon at a later date.
A bit map previously created with a graphics tool may be used instead of the default Change Site Plan icons.
Thus, from the registration page "Layout" to the symbol settings, the "ChangeMapFirstFloor.bmp" or
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"ChangeMapSecondFloor.bmp" from the "DemoProjectGraphics" directory can be selected.
The exact position of the icon on the site plan can be adjusted by dragging and dropping using the mouse, or
using the cursor keys for the selected icon.
At this stage it is possible to save the site plan project and test the project using MultiMap.
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Once MultiMap has been started, the first site plan created within the site plan project will be displayed onscreen. At this stage it should be possible to navigate through the site plans using the site plan list or the
change site plan icons created on the 'Overview' site plan. During start-up, in the background, MultiMap will
also attempt to establish the connections that are already created.
Connection status can be displayed with this
After successful testing, you may close MultiMap and continue to work in the Editor.
3.1.4 Step 4: Inserting icons for the control and display of MultiScope
In the 'Second floor' site plan, the options for using MultiMap with MultiScope and MultiVieware demonstrated.
For this purpose, four icons are added to the site plan. The icon types and icon names are shown in the
following table:
Icon type
Icon name
MultiView
MV
MSC Monitor
Monitor 1 on MSC
Event
AD event
Camera
Cam 2 on MV
The MultiView icon facilitates the control of the connected MultiViewin MultiMap.
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The MSC Monitor icon is configured in such a way that it can be used to control the local MultiScope monitor
with the global number 1.
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The Event icon displays the MultiScope event for the local MultiScope using the name 'Cam 2 AD'. While the
event is running, a bitmap, created using any type of graphics tool, is displayed in flashing mode within the site
plan. To achieve this, deactivate the 'Visible' option for the icon and replace the basic graphic with the
'adevent.bmp' graphic ('Layout' tab). To make the icon visible and flashing while the event is active, two settings
should be adjusted for the 'Event started' ('Status' tab) icon status. The existing settings preset after the
creation of the icon must be cleared first.
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The camera icon controls the local MultiScope camera with the global number 2. Camera icon information and
icon text can be inserted in the 'Layout' tab.
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Once the site plan project has been saved, it may be tested again using MultiMap for correct functioning with
the local MultiScope and the local MultiView.
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Cameras may be displayed on the MSC monitor by firstly clicking on the monitor icon and then the camera
icon. Cameras can be displayed in a MultiViewviewer in the same way. First select the viewer by clicking on the
MultiViewicon (or alternatively in the MultiViewviewer) and then click on the camera icon. The camera images
should appear in the viewer after a short time. Once the MultiScope event has been started (e.g. triggered by
'Activity Detection' or by a MultiScope digital input), the created event icon will begin to flash.
After successful testing, MultiMap may be closed and you can continue to work in the Editor.
3.1.5 Step 5: Inserting icons for the control and display of GeViSoft.
The "First floor" site plan shows the options for using MultiMap with GeViSoftII. For this purpose, nine icons
should first be added to the site plan. The icon types and icon names are shown in the following table:
Icon type
Icon name
GeVi output contact
Arm / Disarm 1
GeVi output contact
Arm / Disarm 2
GeVi input contact
Armed 1
GeVi input contact
Armed 2
Camera
Cam 1
Camera
Cam 2
Event
GeVi Event 1
GeVi Monitor
Monitor 1
GeVi output contact
Open / Close door
The GeVi monitor icon in MultiMap facilitates the control of the local GeViSoft monitor with the global number 1.
The two camera icons represent the two cameras with the global numbers 1 and 2 (reference GeViSoft). The
event icon represents the GeVi event with the global number 1. The output contacts are given the global
numbers 1 to 3. Output contact 3 functions as a push button.
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The two input contact icons represent the GeVi input contacts with the global numbers 1 and 2. They are
initially declared invisible and their display will change when the contact is closed. A flashing user-defined
graphic is then displayed. Icon settings should be selected accordingly.
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Once the site plan project has been saved, it may be tested again using MultiMap for correct functioning with
the local GeViSoft.
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To display a camera on the GeVi Monitor requires a similar procedure to displaying MultiScope cameras.
Output contacts may be opened and closed by simply clicking with the mouse, and output contact 3 has a push
button function in this instance. The icon display will change when the GeVi event is started and the basic
graphic (a green lamp) will be replaced by a different graphic (a red lamp). The basic graphics may also be
replaced by user-defined graphics. If one of the two input contacts is closed, the configured user-defined
graphic will appear on each occasion, and one of the two will also be displayed in flashing mode.
After successful testing, MultiMap may be closed and you can continue to work in the Editor.
3.1.6 Step 6: Insert icons for the control and display of GeViScope.
The options for using MultiMap in relation to GeViScope are illustrated on the "Third floor" site plan. For this
purpose, 2 icons are first added to the site plan. The types and names of the icons may be found in the
following table:
Icon type
Icon name
Camera
Cam 1 (GSC)
Camera
Cam 2 (GSC)
The two camera icons represent the two cameras with global names 1 and 2 (with reference to GeViScope).
So that it is possible to display the two cameras on a media viewer integrated into the site plan project in
MultiMap, a new media viewer is added to the list of media viewers. Its settings are made in such a way that
the media viewer is shown in MultiMap without a window title. The user is not to be allowed to close the media
viewer.
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The size of the media viewer for normal and maximized display is chosen in such a way that it usually only
covers a small part of the site plan, but that it covers almost the entire site plan when maximized. The user can
switch between the two displays in MultiMap by double-kicking.
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Special settings must be made for the media viewer with reference to each site plan so that the media viewer is
automatically only visible on the two site plans for the "Second floor" and "Third floor". To do this, the visibility of
the media viewer is forced on for these two site plans, while the other two site plans are defined such that the
media viewer is not visible when they are displayed.
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Once the site plan project has been saved, the correct interaction of the GeViScope with MultiMap can be
tested again.
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GeViScope cameras and MultiScope II/III cameras can be switched through to the media viewer by a simple
mouse click, assuming this has first been selected with the mouse (which causes the media viewer to obtain
the focus).
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3.1.7 Step 7: Adding responses to MultiMap events
By defining responses to internal MultiMap events, numerous options are available to alert a user that a
particular event has occurred. The following reactions are added :
Event
Responses
MSC event 'Cam 2 AD' Display 'Change to second floor' flashing Change Site Plan icon
starting
MSC event 'Cam 2 AD' Display 'Change to second floor' Change Site Plan icon, no longer flashing
stopping
GeVi Input contact 1
closing
Display 'First floor' site plan
GeVi Input contact 2
closing
Play 'ringin.wav' sound file repeatedly and display 'Change to first floor'
flashing Change Site Plan icon
GeVi input contact 2
opening
Stop playing 'ringin.wav' sound file and display 'Change to first floor' Change
site plan icon, no longer flashing
When entering the individual responses, the first thing that should be defined is the event that requires a
response, then the required responses.
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A response type can be specified for each response.
It is also possible to test the responses entered using MultiMap, once the site plan project has been saved.
When events from the table are triggered, the set responses can be observed accordingly.
After successful testing, MultiMap may be closed and you can continue work in the Editor.
3.1.8 Step 8: Site plan project settings
Within Project settings it is possible to define general settings for the display of the site plan project in MultiMap.
Default settings are used in the demo project.
The set up of the demo project is now complete. The project may be tested using MultiMap once it has been
saved.
In the following sections, all MultiMap Editor and MultiMap functions are described in the form of a reference.
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4. MultiMap Editor
MultiMap Editor is used to create and maintain site plan projects. When the program is started, the main
window will appear:
The menu bar is located at the top of the window, and gives access to all Editor functions. The main and most
frequently used functions can also be accessed via the toolbar (underneath the menu bar) or via individual
context menus (e.g. the context menu for an icon). The list of site plans for the site plan project is displayed in
the left section of the window. Clicking on one of the site plans will display the plan to the right of the site plan
list. The plan may then be edited using the mouse and the functions in either the menu bar or the toolbar. Site
plan icons can be selected by clicking with the mouse over the desired icon. The information for the selected
icon is then displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the window.
4.1 Working with site plan projects
Via the File menu, a new site plan project can be created, an existing project can be opened, and changes in a
project currently open can be saved. The 'Reopen Site Plan Project' button allows rapid access to the last
edited projects.
Care should be taken when a project is saved to save all file paths of an icon and site plan graphics or sound
files relative to the file path of the site plan project. This also includes the file paths for the icon basic graphics.
For this reason, you should select the 'Save Site Plan Project As' option in the MultiMap Editor if you wish to
move site plan projects.
4.2 Editing a site plan project
The Project menu allows site plans to be added to a site plan project, facilitates access to the list of site plans,
the list of connections, the list of responses to MultiMap internal events, and allows you to change the site plan
project settings.
4.3 Changing site plan project settings
The project settings are structured in multiple areas: General, Display MultiMap-Viewer, Configure Commands,
Message LOG, Statistics, Action Instructions and Alarm Management.
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Setting
Function
Site plan displayed after start- Determines the site plan for the site plan project that will be displayed when
up
MultiMap is started
Display site plan for connected Each time a camera is displayed in MultiView(manually or event-triggered),
camera
the system checks if the camera is present on the currently displayed site
plan. If the camera is not present, the first site plan from the list that includes
the camera will be displayed
Icon drag and drop
It is not possible to display a camera by simply clicking on it; the camera
must be dragged to the monitor or the MultiViewviewer using the mouse
Minimize MultiMap viewer with MultiMap will be minimized whenever MultiViewis minimized
MultiView
Restore MultiMap viewer with
MultiView
MultiMap is restored whenever MultiViewis restored
Display connections between
cameras and viewers
Connections between the MultiViewviewers and connected cameras are
displayed
Symbol Graphic Path
Specifies file path for layout plan project, in which the symbol graphics are
expected.
Display login dialogue after
start.
After MultiMap starts, a login dialog is displayed, before the server
connection is made.
Second user required in login
dialog
Specifies whether the control element for login with a second user should be
displayed in the login dialogue.
Auto. Logout after n minutes
Specifies whether all connections should be automatically disconnected
after n minutes, where the user carries out no action instructions.
Display last layout plan again
after end of alarm
After the end of an alarm from a GeVi-Server, the active layout plan prior to
the alarm is displayed again.
The icon graphics path determines the file path for the location of the icon graphics for the site plan. The
graphics used by the icons are stored by default in the 'DefaultSymbolGraphics' directory within the 'Maps'
directory of the MultiMap installation directory (usually 'C:\MultiMap'). This setting facilitates the use of
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personalised icon graphics sets in the site plan project. However, the graphics file names and tree structure
must correspond to the 'DefaultSymbolGraphics' directory.
To easily create a personalised icon graphic sets, copy and rename the entire directory. Personalised graphics
files may then be created as required.
When activating "Display last layout plan again after end of alarm", MultiMap notes the layout plan prior to an
alarm and displays it again automatically after the alarm has ended. Thus, an alarm could ensure display of the
relevant layout plan for an alarm with the help of a configured reaction (see section "Working with reactions to
MultiMap-internal events) and then display the previously visible layout plan again, once the alarm has been
acknowledged.
If MultiMap should automatically disconnect all connections, where users have not operated MultiMap for n
minutes, the "Auto. Logout after n minutes" setting must be activated. After all connections have been logged
out, the login display is shown again, so the user can log in once more.
Note:
Activation of the setting "Display layout plan for switched camera" in conjunction with configured reactions
(especially "Display layout plan") can lead to undesired effects!
Note:
The entries in the login dialogue currently only affect connections to GeVi-Servers. All other connections are
made irrespective of the entries made here. For further information, see "Login Dialogue" section!
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Setting
Function
Display window title
This setting deactivates the display of the MultiMap window title
Display site plan list
The list of site plans belonging to the site plan project is displayed in the left
section of the MultiMap window
Variable size
Allows the user to change the size of the MultiMap window
Always in the foreground
MultiMap is always displayed in the foreground and cannot be hidden by other
windows
Window display
Determines whether the MultiMap window is displayed in normal, maximized, or
minimized mode following start-up
Define size and position
Allows the user to define the size and position of the MultiMap window
Display telemetry dialogue The telemetry dialogue box is displayed automatically when a user selects a
box automatically
telemetry-capable camera
Display telemetry dialogue The telemetry dialogue box is always displayed after MultiMap start-up.
box after start-up
Define position of
telemetry dialogue box
Allows the user to define the position of the telemetry dialogue box
Only allow special users to Saving fixed positions in the telemetry dialogue is only possible for a user
save fixed positions
registered in MultiMap (Settings "User name" and "Password").
Note:
Some settings determine the maximum display size of layout plan graphics in MultiMap, without scroll bars
being displayed. For further information, see "Size of Layout Plan Graphics" section!
These settings allow the user to define the shortcut keys and the appearance of the tool bar and the context
menus.
MultiMap provides the option for the user to configure four toolbars (top, left, right and bottom left/right). Context
menus are provided for the different icon types, as well as a general context menu. Any number of shortcut
keys for fast command access may be defined.
Each command can be assigned by dragging the command from the list in the lower right part of the dialogue
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box over to the toolbar and the list of context menu entries or shortcut keys.
The available commands are divided into categories. By selecting a particular category, the user can change
the associated list of commands.
Command functions are explained in "Operating Actions" section.
When the 'Large Icons Toolbar' option is selected, the MultiMap toolbars are displayed in enlarged format.
Note:
The "Large symbol bar buttons" setting affects the maximum display size of layout plan graphics in MultiMap,
without scroll bars being displayed. For further information, see "Size of Layout Plan Graphics" section!
Setting
Meaning
Display after start
The "Message LOG" dialogue is always displayed after MultiMap starts.
Display of a window title can be suppressed with this setting.
Adjust size
The dialogue size can be adjusted by the user.
Moveable
The dialogue can be moved by the user.
Only display message time Only the time and not the date is displayed for the messages displayed in the
dialogue.
Max. No. Messages
Specifies maximum number of messages, which can be displayed in the
message LOG. If this is exceeded, the oldest message is deleted.
Allow LOG save
Allows the user to save the contents of the message LOG as a file (text format
or CSV format) in MultiMap.
Allow connection exclusion Allows user to change connection exclusion list in MultiMap.
list to be changed
Connection exclusion list
In the connection exclusion list, all messages from specific connections can be
suppressed from being displayed in the message LOG (see below).
Specify position and size
Offers the option to specify the position and size of the dialogue.
The "Connection exclusion list" button enables a list of connections to be made, whose messages are not to be
displayed in the message LOG.
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The messages from the selected connections are not displayed in the connection LOG - they are excluded from
the display.
Note:
Only relevant messages from GeViSoft and MultiScope are displayed in the "Message LOG" dialogue.
The functionality of the "Message LOG" dialogue is explained in the "Operating Actions" section!
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Setting
Meaning
Display after start.
The "Statistics" dialogue is always displayed after MultiMap starts.
Adjust size
Moveable
Only display n results
If this setting is activated, then only maximum n results will be displayed in the
dialogue. The maximum number of results to be displayed can no longer be
adjusted by the user within the dialogue.
Permit results save
Allows the user to save the results of the statistics as a file (text format or CSV
format) in MultiMap.
Permit changes to filter
criteria
Allows the user in MultiMap to change the filter criteria used for the statistics.
Permit activation or
Allows the user in MultiMap to activate or deactivate cyclic refreshing of the
deactivation of cyclic
statistics.
refreshing of the statistics
Cyclic refresh of statistics The statistics are updated once MultiMap has started.
after start
Interval for cyclic refresh
Defines the time interval, in seconds, between automatic updates of the statistics
in MultiMap.
Permit closing
The user can close the "Statistics" dialogue in MultiMap.
Note:
The functionality of the "Statistics" dialogue is explained in the "Statistics" section!
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Setting
Meaning
The " Action Instructions " dialogue is always displayed after MultiMap starts.
Adjust size
Moveable
Display automatically
The dialogue is automatically visible, as soon as an action instruction has to be
displayed, due to a MultiMap-internal event.
Display window in
foreground
The dialogue appears in the foreground and covers all other windows, as soon
as an action instruction has to be displayed. The dialogue is closed when the
"Read" button is clicked.
Note:
The functionality of the "Action Instructions" dialogue in MultiMap is explained in the "Display Action
Instructions" section; the "Saving Action Instructions" section describes how to save action instructions and how
to use previously saved action instructions is described in the section "Working with reactions to MultiMapinternal events!
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Setting
Meaning
The " Alarm Management " dialogue is always displayed after MultiMap starts.
Moveable
User must comment on
information of alarm
The user must enter a comment in MultiMap when informed of an alarm
User must comment on
confirmation of alarm
The user must enter a comment in MultiMap when confirming an alarm
Allow to write in user
comments
User is allowed to write own comments in MultiMap on information or
Confirmation of alarms.
Display layout plans, when Carry out relevant layout plan switch automatically, if various alarms are
alarms are displayed
presented
Information of alarms
automatically twice
Information of alarms is automatically carried out twice (similar to MBeg
functionality)
Comments
Enables a list of comments to be preset
The "Comments" button enables a list of comments to be preset, from which the user can select when informed
of or confirming an alarm in the "Alarm Management" dialogue.
Note:
The functionality of the "Alarm Management" dialogue is explained in the "Alarm Management" section!
Note:
The "Display layout plans, when alarms are displayed" setting only ensures automatic layout plan switching, if
relevant reactions to MultiMap-internal events are configured. If the reaction "Display layout plan" exists for the
alarm to be presented, due to the MultiMap-internal event "GeVI Alarm has been started", then the layout plan
set in the reaction is displayed automatically, if the user has the alarm displayed in the "Alarm management"
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dialogue, with the function "Display" or "Display next alarm". Setting reactions to MultiMap-internal events is
described in the section "Working with reactions to MultiMap-internal events"!
Setting
Meaning
Output format
Specifies the output format for all media viewers.
Note:
If the graphic output for the media viewer does not work because the CPU does not support SSE2, the problem
can be rectified by changing the output format!
4.4 Layout graphic size
In principle, the layout plans can be any size, based on the graphics available. However, in particular
application instances, it is desirable to select the size of the layout plan graphics exactly, so that MultiMap uses
the maximum space available for display and shows no scroll bars.
To achieve this, the size of the layout plan graphics can calculated, based on screen resolution.
With the following layout plan project settings, the maximum width of the layout plan graphics is calculated for
"Screen resolution in horiz. direction" - 187 Pixels
and
"Screen resolution in vert. direction" - 101 Pixels:
The MultiMap window title is displayed
The layout plan list is displayed
The size of the MultiMap window can be adjusted by the user.
The tool bars are not maximised
The Windows task bar is visible
No double graphics card is used
If the window title is not displayed, the maximum height increases by 19 pixels. If the layout plan list is not
displayed, the maximum width increases by 180 pixels.
If the user cannot adjust the window size, then the maximum width and height both increase by 2 pixels. If the
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Windows task bar is configured, so that it automatically disappears to the background, when it is not used, then
the maximum height can be increased by another 28 pixels.
On the other hand, if the tool bars are maximised, then the maximum must be reduced by 46 pixels. If a double
graphics card is used, then the maximum width and height both decrease by 8 pixels.
With the following settings, a maximum layout plan size of 1019 x 716 pixels is achieved with a screen
resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
The MultiMap window title is not displayed
The layout plan list is not displayed
The size of the MultiMap window cannot be adjusted by the user.
The tool bars are not maximised
The Windows task bar automatically disappears in the background
No double graphics card is used
4.5 Settings when using a double graphic map
Use of a double graphics card makes sense for some system configurations. The double graphic card is
operated in a special mode, known by some card manufacturers as "multiple display mode". This enables the
Windows Desktop to be split horizontally into two screens. Thus, the horizontal screen resolution usually
doubles.
By using some settings in the double graphic card driver, some settings in the layout plan project and some
settings in MultiView, configurations, such as those described in the "System Examples" section can be
realised.
Mostly, MultiMap covers one of the screens controlled by the double graphics card completely and MultiView
the other. Thus, MultiView is operated in Full Screen view: Only the view window is displayed to show image
data. The sizes and position of the MultiView window can be set in the MultiView settings, so that the window
covers one of the two screens completely.
The MultiView settings required for this are located in the MultiView documentation.
The layout plan project setting "Specify position and size" enables the positioning of the MultiMap window on
the second screen.
Alternatively, the "Window Display" setting can be used with the value "Maximum". It is then necessary to
activate a setting in the double graphics card driver, which prevents application windows from covering both
screens, if they are maximised. In particular for double graphic cards from Matrox, the relevant setting is called
"MaxVIEW" and is located in the driver's "Maximum Display Control". Otherwise, MultiView must be configured,
so that the MultiView window stretches across the available second screen.
Note:
Activation of a possible setting "Save/replay window position" for the double graphics card, in conjunction with
the configuration of window positions and window size for MultiMap or MultiView can lead to undesired effects!
This characteristic should therefore not be activated.
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The diagram shows a possible configuration. The left half (MultiMap) of the "virtual" Windows desktop is on the
one screen and the right half (MultiView) is on the other screen.
In order to start the two applications together, for example, a batch file can be set up, or links can be made in
the Start-up directory.
The "MRI" settings should be selected in MultiView, so that MultiView starts in full screen view automatically
and makes all necessary connections to the participating MultiScope automatically on start up. The settings
required for this are located in the MultiView documentation.
Due to the missing window titles, the applications can only be ended by pressing ALT+F4 twice.
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5. Working with connections
The definition of connections allows MultiMap to recognise which systems it must communicate with during
start-up and which systems can be remotely controlled by the user.
New connections may be added and existing connections can be changed, removed and cloned. Connections
can also be copied to the clipboard and pasted using the list context menu. These functions are available in
almost every list and allow settings to be copied from one site plan to another.
5.1 Changing connection settings
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Setting
Function
Type of connection
Specifies whether the connection is to a MultiView, a MultiScope II, a GeViScope or a
GeViSoft
Name
Meaningful name for further use in the site plan project
Connect
Determines whether the connection should be established by MultiMap (connections
can be temporarily deactivated for test purposes)
Address
IP address or name of the computer to which a connection is to be established. If a
local computer is used, enter 'localhost'.
User name
User name used by MultiMap to log on to the GeVi server (for connection to GeViSoft
only)
Password
Password required to establish a connection (for connection to MultiScope II currently
always 'masterkey', not required for connection to MultiView)
Time between
connection attempts
The elapsed time between an unsuccessful connection attempt and the new attempt
Set viewer matrix
after start-up
Determines whether viewer matrix in MultiViewshould be set automatically following a
connection to MultiView(for connections to MultiViewonly)
Viewer matrix
The viewer matrix set automatically following a connection to MultiView(for
connections to MultiViewonly)
Influence extended
viewer display
After a connection to MultiView, this option determines if the viewer representation in
MultiViewwill be affected (for connections to MultiViewonly)
Extended viewer
display
The viewer display that is set automatically after a connection to MultiViewhas been
established (for connections to MultiViewonly)
Note:
When using the login dialogue, the entries made currently only affect connections to GeVi-Servers. All other
connections are made irrespective of the entries made here. If the login dialogue is displayed after MultiMap is
started, the username and password in the settings are meaningless for a connection to a GeViSoft. For further
information, see "Login Dialogue" section!
Note:
If you want to use a MultiScope's cameras for switching to MultiView, then the "Address" setting for the
necessary connection to the MultiScope must agree with the computer name entered in "MultiScope Server
Connections" (within MultiView). The connection to MultiScope must not be made obligatory for this ("Connect"
setting not set). However, the correct settings are required by MultiView, so that it can request the required
image data from the MultiScope. Further information is contained in section "Double function for connection
with MultiScope"!
Note:
The "Set viewer matrix after start-up" setting should be activated if the site plan that appears after MULTIMAP
has been started has a MultiView symbol that represents the MULTIVIEW for this connection; this is because
the "Set special viewer matrix" of the MultiView symbol is not effective under these conditions. Further
information is contained in the "Modify the Settings of a Symbol" section.
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5.2 Double function for connection with MultiScope
The connections with MultiScope stored in MultiMap have a double function. On the one hand, they are
required to receive messages regarding start and stop for events via a direct connection to the MultiScope
Server. The "Connect" setting must be activated for this.
On the other hand, the connections are used for unique identification of MultiScope cameras for switching on
MultiView windows.
If a direct connection to the MultiScope Server is not required, then the "Connect" setting can be deactivated.
The second function is necessary, because MultiMap also has to transmit an identification to MultiView for the
MultiScope Server, to which the camera belongs, in addition to the global camera number, when switching to
MultiView view windows. MultiView expects the information, which was entered in the MultiView connection
dialogue for the "Computer Name" setting. If the connection is defined as a "local connection" in MultiView, then
MultiView expects the name of the computer on which it is running.
For the settings of a connection to a MultiScope Server in MultiMap, this means that the "Address/Computer
Name" setting must be identical to the "Computer Name" setting in the MultiView connection dialogue, or that
the setting has to be identical to the MultiView computer name (with a "local connection" in the MultiView
connection catalogue).
Example 1:
MultiMap, MultiView and MultiScope are all running on computer "MSC2".
In the MultiView connection catalogue, the connection to MultiScope is defined as a "local connection". Thus,
the "Address/Computer name" characteristic in the respective connection to MultiScope in MultiMap must be
"MSC2" (i.e. the computer name).
Example 2:
MultiMap runs alone on computer "VIEW", MultiView and MultiScope are run together on computer "MSC2".
In the MultiView connection catalogue, the connection to MultiScope is also defined as a "local connection".
Thus, the "Address/Computer name" characteristic in the respective connection to MultiScope in MultiMap must
also be "MSC2".
Example 3:
MultiMap and MultiView are running together on computer "VIEW", MultiScope is running alone on computer
"MSC2".
In the MultiView connection catalogue, the connection to MultiScope is no longer a "local connection", but
rather the "Computer Name" characteristic contains the IP address for the computer "MSC2". The characteristic
"Address/Computer Name" must now also contain the IP address of the computer "MSC2". If the computer
name "MSC2" is used in MultiMap instead, all connections will be made correctly, but error messages will occur
when switching cameras to MultiView windows from MultiMap.
If the computer name "MSC2" is used for both settings ("Computer name" characteristic in MultiView
connection dialogue and "Address/Computer name in MultiMap), then there should not be any problems.
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6. Working with site plans
The site plans in the site plan project can be accessed via the 'List of Site Plans' menu item and the list in the
left section of the MultiMap window.
The site plan graphic is the basic visual work surface. Within this graphic, icons may be arranged as desired.
Bitmap and JPEG graphic formats are supported for the site plan graphics.
Here, as in almost every other list, site plans can be added, changed, removed, cloned, and copied to the
clipboard and pasted.
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6.1 Changing site plan settings
The site plan must be assigned a meaningful name for use within the site plan project.
The graphics file name (and therefore the associated file path) is set in the Windows standard dialogue box.
The list of icons used in this site plan is displayed in the lower section of the 'Site Plan Settings' window. The
icon settings can be accessed directly through this list rather than double-clicking on the site plan graphic. It is
also possible to add, change, remove and clone icons, and to copy and paste icons.
Please note that when icons are added, they are placed in the top left-hand corner of the site plan. The icons
may then be moved into the required position using the mouse directly in the site plan.
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7. Working with icons
The icon list for the current site plan can also be accessed directly via the 'Icon List' menu item from the 'Site
Plan' menu.
By selecting an icon type, it is possible to restrict those icons displayed in the list to icons of the selected type.
Otherwise those icon options already described for the 'Site Plan Settings' dialogue box are also available here.
The majority of icon tasks are performed directly in MultiMap Editor using the displayed site plan.
The icons can be roughly positioned using the mouse. For more accurate positioning, the cursor keys can be
used. To assist with icon alignment, a grid may be activated and displayed using the MultiMap Editor settings.
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Icon settings may be edited and icons can be removed, cloned or copied to the clipboard via the icon context
menu.
The icons may also be moved to the foreground or background and the sequence of superimposed/overlapping
icons can be changed.
Some information regarding the selected icon (position, size, type and name) is displayed in the status bar. The
icon size may be changed using the mouse on the markings at the edge of the icon.
The user can add icons quickly using the icon type buttons on the MultiMap Editor toolbar. After selection of
icon type, the icon can be inserted by clicking on the desired location in the site plan. The '...Icon Settings'
dialogue box will appear automatically, allowing selection of the desired icon settings. Click on 'OK' to add the
icon.
Simply click on an icon for instant access to its settings.
7.1 Icon types
The following icon types are currently supported:
Icon type
Function
Camera
Enables the control or display of a GeViSoft and/or a MultiScope II camera
GeVi Monitor
Enables the control or display of a GeViSoft monitor
MSC Monitor
Enables the control or display of a Multi-Scope II monitor
MultiView
Enables the control or display of a Multi-View
GeVi output contact
Enables the control or display of a GeViSoft output contact
GeVi input contact
Enables the display of a GeViSoft input contact
Event
Enables the control or display of a GeViSoft or MultiScope II event
GeVi Alarm
Enables the display of a GeViSoft alarm
Change site plan
Enables changing over to a different site plan within the current project
Text
Enables the display of free text as an icon
Graphics
Enables the display of a free graphic as icon
Macro
Enables the processing of a macro consisting of a sequence of MultiMap,
MultiViewor GeVi commands
MultiMap command
Enables the processing of a single MultiMap command
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8. Changing icon settings
Some settings are available for all icon types:
Setting
Function
Name
Meaningful name for further use in the site plan project
Visible
Determines if an icon is visible
Sensitive Determines if the icon will respond to a mouse click
The 'Sensitive' setting is not available for input contact icons, alarm icons, change site plan icons or text icons.
Some of the icon types offer functions in the MultiMap toolbar. For some icon types an electronic focus is
available so that these functions can be executed for a particular icon.
The electronic focus will change when the user selects the icon in MultiMap using the mouse. The focus display
can be deactivated by selecting the 'Display Focus' option. An electronic focus is provided for each display
destination in MultiMap (MultiView icons, MSC monitor icons and GeVi monitor icons), for all camera icons and
for all GeVi output contact icons.
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The appearance of the icons can be specified in the 'Layout' tab for the icon settings. For each icon type
(except for text icons) a basic graphic and transparent colour must be specified.
The transparent colour defines the areas of the graphic through which the background (usually the site plan
graphic) will be visible.
A fixed background colour can also be specified for the icon.
The size of the icons can be changed via the icon settings, in addition to using the mouse directly within the site
plan. The 'Aspect Ratio' option allows the user to specify whether the height:width ratio should be maintained
when the icon size is altered.
Using the icon text settings, fixed text can be displayed next to the icon in the site plan graphic. The user can
specify the text itself, its position relative to the icon, its transparency and the background colour.
Note:
If a freely-positionable symbol text is required, this can be achieved via an additional text symbol!
In the 'Status' tab, the user can specify settings to change the icon display for different icon statuses. For
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example, the GeVi input contact icon can be displayed as flashing when the associated input contact status is
'closed'.
Possible statuses are dependent on the icon type. The options available are shown in the following list:
Option
Effect
Display additional graphic
Overlays the basic graphic of the icon with an additional graphic
Replace basic graphic
Replaces the basic graphic of an icon with a different graphic.
Display icon
Makes an icon visible that was formerly configured as invisible
Hide icon
Hides an icon that was formerly configured as visible
Make icon sensitive
Makes an icon sensitive that was formerly configured as insensitive
Make icon insensitive
Makes an icon insensitive that was formerly configured a sensitive
Change icon background colour Changes the background colour of an icon
Display icon flashing
Displays the icon flashing as per the specified flashing period and duration
By definition, there are no statuses for site plan change and text icons.
The list of options may be as long as the user requires. However, each status can only be combined once for
each option.
All the well-known functions already given for previous lists are also available here (adding, removing, cloning,
copying to the clipboard).
The settings for icon manipulation will differ according to the option selected. Where the user wishes to display
an additional graphic, or needs to replace the basic graphic, he/she will need to specify the graphics file name
and the transparent colour of the graphic. To change the background colour of an icon, the colour must be
specified. To display a flashing icon, the flashing period and duration must be specified in ms (the smallest
increment being 300 ms).
In addition to those settings that are available for almost all icons, specific settings for the individual icon types
are available, and these are shown below.
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8.1 Camera
For a camera icon, the camera represented by the icon must be specified.
The camera can be connected to either a MultiScope, a GeViScope or a GeViSoft individually, or even to both
systems simultaneously. However, the connection must be selected and the global number specified on each
occasion.
The connections available for selection must first be configured using the connection list in the site plan project.
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Basic graphics are already defined in various orientations especially for camera icons. The user selects the
orientation using the switches. These switches have no effect on user-defined graphics.
Basic graphics settings for cameras capable of telemetry are also defined. They can be selected by the button.
The possible statuses of a camera icon will depend on which camera is represented by the icon.
The following statuses are possible for a MultiScope camera:
Status
Function
Camera does not exist on
any MSC II server
None of the connected MultiVieware connected to a MultiScope on which the
camera exists.
Camera is displayed in a
MultiView viewer
Camera images are displayed in one or several MultiViewviewers.
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The following statuses are possible for a GeViSoft camera:
Status
Function
No connection to remote
GeVi server
No connection exists to the specified GeViSoft server.
the GeVi server
The camera does not exist on the specified GeViSoft server.
Camera is not available on The camera exists on the GeViSoft server but is not available. The camera is
the GeVi server
either deactivated or the user does not have permission to use it.
Contrast error detected
The camera has insufficient contrast.
Synchronisation error
detected
There is a fault in the synchronisation signal of the camera.
Camera is displaying alarm The camera is currently displaying alarm pictures.
pictures
VS40 of the camera is
active
The camera is monitored by the associated VS40
VS40 of the camera is not
active
The camera is not currently monitored by the associated VS40
VS40 of the camera is not
available
VS40 monitoring of this camera is currently not available. The associated VS40
is either deactivated or not operative.
VS40 reports alarm
VS40 monitoring of the camera reports an alarm.
PTZ camera head is not
available
Telemetry control of the camera is currently not available. It is either
deactivated or not operative.
Camera is displayed on a
GeVi monitor
Camera images are displayed on one or more GeVi monitors.
The following statuses are possible for a GeViScope camera:
Status
Meaning
No connection to the remote No connection exists to the specified GeViScope server.
GSC server
the GSC server
The camera does not exist on the specified GeViScope server.
Note:
The "Camera is displayed on a GeVi monitor" status can currently only be used for GeVi cameras, if the special
client "GeViCam" is also used. This is a special client for GeViSoft. It evaluates all camera switching within a
GeViSoft and sends relevant messages to a participating MULTIMAP.
In order for MULTIMAP to evaluate the messages sent by the special client, it must be run with the command
line switch "USEGEVICAMCLIENT".
The functionality of the special client will be integrated in a later version of GeViSoft. It will then no longer be
necessary to enter the command line switch.
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8.2 GeVi monitor
For a GeVi monitor icon, the user must specify which monitor for which GeViSoft server is represented by the
icon.
Here, the user should specify the connection to GeViSoft and the global number of the monitor.
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The number of the connected camera can be shown in the GeVi monitor icon where required. For this purpose,
the user will need to specify the output area relative to the left upper corner of the icon. Typeface and text
colour can be selected and the display may be either transparent for the basic icon graphic, or have an opaque
background in a specified colour.
The following statuses are possible for a GeViSoft monitor:
Status
Function
No connection to the remote No connection exists to the specified GeViSoft server.
GeVi server
GeVi monitor does not exist. The monitor does not exist on the specified GeViSoft server.
Monitor not available on the The monitor does exist on the GeViSoft server, but is not available. The monitor
GeVi server
is either deactivated, or the user does not have permission to use it.
Monitor is currently
displaying a cycle
The monitor is currently displaying a camera cycle.
displaying a camera
A camera is currently displayed on the monitor.
displaying alarm pictures
The monitor is currently displaying alarm pictures.
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8.3 MSC monitor
For a MultiScope monitor icon, the user must specify which monitor for which MultiScope server is represented
by the icon.
Here, the user must specify the connection to the MultiScope server and the global number of the monitor.
The global number of a currently displayed camera cannot be displayed in an MSC monitor icon. This number
is not recognised by either MultiMap or the connected MultiView.
The following statuses are possible for a MultiScope monitor:
Status
Function
MSC II monitor does
not exist
None of the connected MultiViewhave a connection to a MultiScope server on which
the monitor exists.
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8.4 MultiView
Only the relevant MultiView connection should be specified for a MultiView icon.
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Certain colours may be configured for the layout of the MultiView icon. The colour of the viewer matrix can be
specified, and the user may also select the colour of selected viewers, or the colour of the active viewer and the
master viewer.
The user should specify the area in the icon in which the viewer matrix is displayed in relation to the left upper
corner of the icon.
The setting 'Set Special Viewer Matrix' allows the user to specify that a particular viewer matrix is always
selected in the associated MultiView, whenever the site plan associated with the icon is displayed.
Note:
The "Set Special Viewer Matrix" setting is not effective if the site plan associated with the symbol is displayed
after MULTIMAP started. The "Set viewer matrix after start-up" setting for the MULTIVIEW connection can be
used for this. Further information is contained in the "Modify the Settings of a Connection" section.
The following statuses are possible for a MultiView
Status
Function
No connection to remote MultiView
No connection exists to the specified MultiView.
A magnified viewer is displayed
One of the MultiViewviewers is displayed in full screen mode.
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8.5 GeVi output contacts
For a GeVi output contact icon, the user must specify which contact for which GeViSoft is represented by the
icon.
Here, the user must enter the connection to the GeViSoft server and the global number of the output contact.
'Functional Mode" allows the user to specify the behaviour of the icon in MultiMap (and therefore also the
behaviour of the output) when selected with the mouse. The following settings are possible:
Functional Mode
Function
Switch
With every mouse click, the output contact switches between the statuses 'open' and
'closed'.
Button
When the mouse button is pressed, the output contact either opens or closes and when
the mouse button is released, it closes and opens respectively.
Close contact only The output contact is closed with a mouse click.
Open contact only The output contact is opened with a mouse click.
The following statuses are possible for a GeViSoft output contact:
Status
Function
No connection to remote GeVi
server
GeVi output contact does not exist
The output contact does not exist on the specified GeViSoft server.
GeVi output contact not available on The output contact does exist on the GeViSoft, but is not available. The
the GeVi server
output contact is either deactivated, or the user does not have
permission to use it.
GeVi output contact is open
The output contact is currently open.
GeVi output contact is closed
The output contact is currently closed
GeVi output contact alternating
The output contact is currently alternating.
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8.6 GeVi input contacts
For a GeVi input contact icon, the user must specify the connection to the GeViSoft server and the global
number of the input contact.
The following statuses are possible:
Status
Function
No connection to remote
GeVi server
GeVi input contact does not The input contact does not exist on the specified GeViSoft server.
exist.
GeVi input contact not
The input contact does exist on the GeViSoft, but is not available. The input
available on the GeVi server contact is either deactivated, or the user does not have permission to use it.
GeVi input contact is open
The input contact is currently open.
GeVi input contact is closed The input contact is currently closed.
Status of GeVi input contact The state of the input contact is currently not known in GeViSoft.
is unknown
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8.7 Events
An event icon can represent a MultiScope event or a GeViSoft event. The connection must be selected on each
occasion and the global number or event name specified.
Where the event icon needs to be sensitive, the user can specify in the "Functional Mode"' settings how the
icon should respond to mouse clicks in MultiMap (and therefore also the behaviour of the event), in a similar
way as for the GeVi output contacts. The following settings are possible:
Functional Mode
Function
Switch
With each mouse click, the event is started or stopped depending on the current status.
Button
When the mouse button is depressed, the event either starts or stops, and when
released, it stops and starts respectively.
Start event only
The event is started with a mouse click.
Stop event only
The event is stopped with a mouse click.
The following statuses are possible for an Event:
Status
Function
No connection to the remote
server
No connection exists to the specified GeViSoft or MultiScope server.
Event does not exist
The event does not exist on the specified GeViSoft or MultiScope server.
Event was started
The event is currently running.
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8.8 GeVi alarm
The GeVi alarm icon represents a GeViSoft alarm. The connection must be selected and the global number or
the alarm name specified.
The following statuses are possible:
Status
Function
No connection to remote GeVi server
GeVi alarm does not exist.
The alarm does not exist on the specified GeViSoft server.
GeVi alarm was started
The alarm is active but not confirmed or acknowledged.
GeVi alarm was confirmed
The alarm is already confirmed but not yet acknowledged.
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8.9 Site plan change
The site plan that MultiMap should display when the respective icon is selected by a mouse click, should be
chosen from the list of available site plans in the site plan project.
8.10 Text
Here, the user can specify settings for the text to be displayed, the typeface and display. Via the 'Transparent
Background' setting, the user can specify that the text will be displayed on an opaque background in a preselected colour.
8.11 Graphics
Apart from general options, the graphics icon contains only those settings that are relevant for the graphic to be
displayed. These settings are identical to the settings for the basic graphics of other icons.
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8.12 Macros
Using the macro icon, a sequence of commands can be defined that will be executed in sequence when the
user clicks on the icon in MultiMap. The standard features are available for the command list (add, change,
remove, clone, copy via clipboard).
Three types of command are supported: MultiMap commands, MultiViewcommands and GeVi commands.
A MultiMap command macro-command offers all the options that can also be assigned to the toolbar, context
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menus and shortcut keys via the site plan settings.
The command functions are explained in the 'Command Operations' section.
Note:
The MultiViewand GeVi commands are used to configure special functions, a feature not yet available via other
icons. These commands should be performed by 'experts' only, using the relevant documentation as reference.
The MultiViewmacro command allows an MRI command in plain text to be sent directly to a MultiView. For the
exact syntax of the MRI commands, please see the MRI (MultiViewRemote Interface) documentation.
Two of the most important MRI commands are explained in brief below:
viewermatrix(matrix=...);
The command 'viewermatrix' displays the MultiViewviewers. The following values may be entered for the
parameter 'matrix' parameter:
Value
Function
vmnone No viewer
vm1x1
1 viewer
vm2x2
4 viewers
vm3x3
9 viewers
vm4x4
16 viewers
vm5x5
25 viewers
vm6x6
36 viewers
Example:
The command 'viewermatrix(matrix=vm5x5);' instructs MultiViewto display 25 viewers.
viewerconnect(viewer=point(x=...,y=...),server=...,camera=...,playmode=...);
The command 'viewerconnect' connects a camera to a viewer and activates the requested playback mode.
Parameters 'X' and 'Y' determine the viewer. Counting begins with the top left viewer with 'X' and 'Y' each at
zero. The 'server' parameter determines the MultiScope server with a camera for connection. Here, the user
must enter the computer name that was configured in the dialogue box 'MultiScope Server Connections' (in
MultiView). The global number of the camera is specified in the 'camera' parameter. The 'play mode' parameter
determines the desired playback mode. The 'live' value facilitates quasi-live playback mode in this case.
Example:
The command line
"viewerconnect(viewer=point(x=0,y=0),server=localhost,camera=1,playmode=live);"
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enables the display of the camera with the global number 1 of the local MultiScope server in the top-left section
of the viewer in quasi-live mode.
The GeVi macro command makes it possible to send a GeVi action in plain text directly to a GeVi server or a
GeVi client. Please see the documentation on GeVi actions for the exact syntax.
The macro icon has only one status for the definition of settings: 'Icon was clicked'. This status is intended
mainly for the display of the mouse click on the macro icon (e.g. by replacing the basic graphic 'Button Not
Pressed' with a graphic 'Button Pressed')
8.13 MultiMap command
This icon facilitates the processing of a single MultiMap command.
All those commands that can also be assigned to the toolbar, context menus and shortcut keys via the site plan
project settings, may also be individually assigned to an icon. The command is executed when the icon is
clicked by a user in MultiMap.
The functions of those commands are explained in 'Command Operations'
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9. Working with responses to internal MultiMap events
The list of responses to MultiMap internal events can be maintained via the menu item 'Responses to Events' in
the 'Project' menu.
As with all other lists, entries may be added to this list, changed, deleted, cloned and inserted by copying to the
clipboard.
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A number of different MultiMap internal events can be distinguished, and a list of different responses for each
triggered within MultiMap. The following types of MultiMap events exist:
Type of MultiMap event
Function
MSC II event starts
The start of an MSC II event triggers the response.
MSC II event stops
The end of a MSC II event triggers the response.
GeVi alarm was started
The start of a GeVi alarm triggers the response.
GeVi alarm was confirmed
The confirmation of an alarm triggers the response.
GeVi alarm was acknowledged
The acknowledgement of a GeVi alarm triggers the response.
GeVi input contact closes
The closing of a GeVi input contact triggers the response.
GeVi input contact opens
The opening of a GeVi input contact triggers the response.
GeVi event starts
The start of a GeVi event triggers the response.
GeVi event stops
The end of a GeVi event triggers the response.
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The following responses are possible within MultiMap:
Type of Response
Function
Display site plan
Displays the specified site plan
Display Action
Instructions
Displays action instructions set.
Display icon flashing
The icon is displayed flashing The specified flashing period and duration is used
Display icon no longer
flashing
A previously flashing icon is displayed no longer flashing
Display icon
Displays a previously hidden icon
Hide icon
Hides the specified icon
Make icon sensitive
Makes a previously insensitive icon sensitive again
Make icon insensitive
Makes the specified icon insensitive
Play sound file once
Plays the specified sound file once
Play sound file in loop
Continuously repeats the specified sound file
Stop playing sound file
Stops a sound file playing in loop
Update statistics
Updates the data in the "Statistics" dialogue
Response settings will differ according to the selected type. If the user wishes to display a certain site plan or
change the display of a particular icon, he/she must specify the site plan and/or the icon. Same applies for
displaying one action instruction.
In order to display an icon in flashing mode, the flashing time period and the duration must be set in ms (the
smallest increment being 300 ms).
To play a sound file, the file path must be selected.
The user may select any number of responses for an event. The defined responses must not be mutually
exclusive (e.g. displaying and hiding of the same icon).
Note:
If a site plan project, contrary to expectations, does not automatically display site plans due to the responses
configured, this may be due to the activated setting 'Display Site Plan for Connected Camera' in the site plan
project. Further information can be found in the section 'Changing Site Plan Project Settings'.
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10. Store action instructions
The list of action instructions can be managed via the command "List Action Instructions", in the "Project"
menu.
In this list as all other lists, it is possible to insert, change, remove clone, as well as copy and paste entries via
the clipboard.
The entry made in "Instructions" is displayed in the MULTIMAP Viewer in the "Action Instructions" dialogue, as
soon as the action instructions are presented, due to a MULTIMAP-internal event.
Note:
Use of the action instructions stored here is explained in the sections "Working with reactions to MULTIMAP
internal events" and "Display Action Instructions"!
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11. Working with Media Viewers
By adding media viewers to the site plan project, the user can display digital image data in configurable display
regions in the MULTIMAP viewer. A MULTIVIEW is not needed for this. MULTIMAP obtains the image data that
is to be displayed directly through a connection, defined in the site plan project, to MULTISCOPE II/III or
GeViScope.
A number of media viewers may be created, and can be configured freely. Both the behaviour and layout of the
viewers are specified through their configuration in the site plan project.
The list of viewers can be managed via the "List of Viewers" command in the "Project" menu.
In this list, as in all other lists, entries can be inserted, changed, removed, cloned, or copied and pasted via the
clipboard.
Note:
The maximum number of media viewers within one site plan project is limited to 36.
The media viewer settings are divided into a number of areas: general, display, automatic linking and special
settings for site plans.
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Settings
Meaning
Display after start
The viewer is displayed after MULTIMAP has started.
Display of a viewer's window title can be suppressed with this setting. The
viewer then looks less like a window, and more like a display area integrated
into the site plan.
Adjustable size
The size of the viewer can be adjusted by the user.
Moveable
The viewer can be moved by the user.
Display additional data
As well as the image data itself, the viewer shows further information relating to
the image currently being displayed at its bottom edge.
Maximisation permitted
The user can switch display of the MULTIMAP viewer between normal and
maximised modes.
Closing permitted
The user can close viewers in the MULTIMAP viewer.
Zoom permitted
The user can drag with the mouse to digitally zoom the viewer image data in
the MULTIMAP viewer.
Standard display mode
Specifies the display mode that will automatically be used to show images
whenever a camera is manually switched through to the viewer.
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A distinction is made in the MULTIMAP viewer between the normal and the maximised display of a media
viewer. The user can switch between the two modes, provided this is permitted by the viewer settings in the site
plan project.
The size and position of the viewer can be adjusted with reference to the entire desktop area.
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A defined camera can be switched through to a media viewer automatically after the MULTIMAP viewer has
started up. The specified camera will be switched through, with the selected display mode, immediately a
connection to the associated MULTISCOPE II/III or GeViScope has successfully been established.
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In addition to the media viewer settings that have already been explained, it is possible to define further
individual settings for the viewer of each site plan in the site plan project. They have their effect when the
specified site plan is displayed in the MULTIMAP viewer.
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Settings
Meaning
Visibility
The viewer is or is not shown as soon as the specified site plan is displayed.
Normal or maximised
display
The viewer is shown in normal or maximised mode as soon as the specified
site plan is displayed.
Switch camera
The defined camera is switched through to the viewer in the configured display
mode, as soon as the specified site plan is displayed.
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The size and position of the normal and maximised displays change in accordance with the settings that have
been made as soon as the specified site plan is displayed.
Note:
Use of the media viewer that is configured here is described in the "Media Viewers" section.
Note:
Not too many media viewers should be integrated into a site plan project, as the display of live image data in
the MULTIMAP viewer will affect the overall performance of the system.
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12. MultiMap Editor settings
Via the 'Settings' menu item in the 'File' menu, the user can activate a grid to facilitate alignment of the icons
within the site plan.
The setting 'Use Grid' activates the grid. 'Display Grid' makes the grid visible. The width and height of a grid cell
can also be configured.
13. MultiMap viewer
MultiMap viewer provides the user with the site plan projects created using the MultiMap editor in the form of a
user interface and display.
13.1 Starting MultiMap
When the application is started, the site plan project 'mm.map' is always loaded from the sub directory 'Maps' of
the installation directory by default. If the project cannot be loaded, the user has the option to select a site plan
project via a standard Windows dialogue box.
Any site plan project may be used via the command line switch 'MAPPROJECTFILENAME', without display of
the Windows standard dialogue box, e.g.:
MultiMap.exe /MAPPROJECTFILENAME="c:\multimap\maps\MyMapProjectFile.map"
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13.2 Structure of the MultiMap window
The MultiMap window display is affected by the settings in the site plan project selected in MultiMap Editor. If
toolbars have been configured, these will be displayed at the upper and bottom edges of the window, at the
right and the left. The list of site plans is displayed at the left side, if this option was already activated in the site
plan project. Once MultiMap has started up, the desired site plan with its allocated icons will appear in the
remaining area of the window. Depending on the configuration, a telemetry dialogue box for control of the
pan/tilt or dome cameras will also appear.
The icons and the site plan contain context menus. The structure of these menus is defined in the site plan
project.
Some of the icons provide functionality to the user via the toolbar in MultiMap. So that these functions can be
executed for a particular icon, an electronic focus is available for some icon types (the display of a focus is
specified for each icon individually within the site plan project).
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The focus will change when a user selects an icon with the mouse. A focus is available for each display
destination (MultiViewicons, MSC II monitor icons and GeVi monitor icons), for all camera icons and for all GeVi
output contact icons.
13.3 Login dialogue
The login dialogue display can be forced after starting MULTIMAP using the layout plan settings. Connections
are only then made after login information is entered.
Logout and login again is enabled by the MULTIMAP command
command is contained in the section "Operating Actions"!
("Logout / Login"). Further information on the
When logging out, all connections are first terminated. After login information is entered, an attempt is made to
make all connections again.
Note:
The entries in the login dialogue currently only affect connections to GeVi- / GSC-Servers. All other connections
are always made irrespective of the entries made here!
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By using the GeViSoft configurable User and Privileges profile, it is possible to make specific resources
(including Cameras, monitors, input and output contacts) available only to particular users. Whether resources
are available to the user currently logged in or not can be visualised using the respective symbols (e. g. State
"Monitor is not available on the GeViSoft Server" of a GeVi Monitor).
The resources identified with the red question mark symbols may exist on the connected server, but are not
available to the user currently logged in and may not be used by them.
Note:
If MULTIMAP should automatically disconnect all connections, where users have not operated MULTIMAP for
n minutes, the "Auto. Logout after n minutes" setting must be activated. After all connections have been logged
out, the login dialog is displayed again. Further information on the command is contained in the section "Edit
Layout Plan Settings"!
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13.4 Command operations
The available commands that may be accessed by a user via the context menus, toolbar buttons or shortcut
keys (depending on the site plan project settings, 'Command Configuration' tab in the MultiMap Editor) are
shown below:
General commands:
Command
Function
Displays connection lines between the MultiViewviewers and the cameras displayed in
the viewers.
Displays or hides the list of site plans
Displays or hides the telemetry dialogue box.
Associates the telemetry dialogue box with the currently controlled camera, or cancels
the association.
Displays the dialogue box with information on the status of the individual connections to
the displayed systems.
Terminates all connections and displays the login dialogue box to re-establish the
connections.
Displays the "Message LOG" dialogue or not.
Displays the "Statistics" dialogue or not.
Displays the "Action Instructions" dialogue or not.
Displays the "Alarm Management" dialogue or not.
Displays (or hides) the "List of Media Viewers" dialog
Note:
The entries in the login dialogue currently only affect connections to GeVi-/GSCServers. All other connections
are made irrespective of the entries made here. For further information, see "Login Dialogue" section!
Note:
The functionality of the "Statistics" dialogue is explained in the "Statistics" section!
All messages sent between MULTIMAP and GeViSift or MULTISCOPE are displayed in the "Message LOG"
dialogue.
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The appearance and functionality of the dialogue are affected by the Layout Project settings.
Button
Function
Enables the connection exclusion list to be changed (see section "Edit Layout Plan Settings").
Enables the current entries in the "Message LOG" dialogue to be saved in a file. Two formats are
supported: Text format and CSV format.
"Freezes" the current entries in the "Message LOG" dialogue and adds no further entries. This
state can be reversed by pressing the button again. The messages accumulated in the interim
period are not stored.
Note:
The message text of the individual messages is generated by possible messages from the GeViSift and
MULTISCOPE II systems. It is not subject to translation and so is always displayed in English!
Commands relating to the focused MultiViewicon (i.e. commands controlling or affecting the associated MULTIVIEW):
Command
Function
Does not display a viewer
Displays 1 viewer
Displays 2 x 2 viewers
Switches the extended viewer display on or off
Displays the MultiViewwindow in full screen view
Displays the MultiViewwindow in thumbnail view
Minimizes or restores the MultiViewwindow
Connects all cameras on the current site plan in sequence for display in the MultiViewviewers
Clears all MultiViewviewers
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Commands relating to the focused MultiViewicon (i.e. commands that control or affect the associated
MULTIVIEW).
Command
Function
Clears the active viewer
Displays the first picture of the previous event from the connected camera
Displays the first picture of the next event from the connected camera
Displays the first picture available in the database for the connected camera
Displays the last picture available in the database for the connected camera
Displays pictures from the connected camera backward in fast sequence in reverse
chronological order
Displays pictures from the connected camera in fast sequence in normal chronological order
Displays pictures in normal sequence in reverse chronological order
Displays pictures in normal sequence in normal chronological order
Displays the previous picture
Displays the next picture
Displays the pictures in quasi-live mode (precondition: the pictures must be recorded by the
MultiScope II at a suitable frequency)
Stops replay of pictures and shows the last picture displayed in the viewer
Displays the pictures in the viewer in black/white or in colour (Precondition: the pictures must
have been recorded in colour)
Activates or deactivates fast decoding of pictures. Fast decoding increases the replay rate of
pictures, but impairs the reproduction quality.
Displays the pictures rotated by 180º
Displays a mirror image of the pictures
Activates or deactivates full screen display of the viewer in the MultiViewwindow
Prints the picture currently displayed in the viewer to the default printer of the computer running
the MultiViewsystem (this does not need to be the MultiMap computer).
Facilitates the restriction of the data quantity for the connected camera for a specific time period
(filter).
Enables searching of picture data for pictures within a specific timeframe.
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The user may specify the date and time for picture data searches or to restrict picture data quantity (filter).
Picture data restriction settings will remain active until the 'Clear' function is selected.
Commands relating to the focused monitor icon (i.e. commands that control of affect the associated monitor):
Command
Function
Clears the monitor display
Starts a camera cycle on the monitor
Stops the camera cycle currently displayed on the monitor
Starts the standard camera cycle on the monitor
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The global number of the camera must be specified to start the cycle.
Commands relating to the focused camera icon (i.e. commands that control or affect the associated camera):
Command
Function
Starts a tour of fixed camera positions (only supported for GeViSoft telemetry cameras)
Stops the currently running tour of fixed camera positions (only supported for GeViSoft
telemetry cameras)
Starts the standard tour of fixed camera positions (only supported for GeViSoft telemetry
cameras)
The global number must be specified to start the tour.
Commands relating to the focused GeVi output contact icon (i.e. commands that control or affect the
associated output contact):
Command
Function
Causes the output contact to alternate
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To alternate the output contact, the user must specify the period duration and the pulse duration. Closing or
opening the output contact (e.g. by the user with the mouse) will terminate alternation.
The user can perform further operations with the aid of the mouse and the icons directly within the site plan.
A camera can be displayed in a monitor or a MultiViewviewer, depending on the settings in the site plan project,
either by clicking with the mouse, or by dragging the camera icon over to the monitor or viewer (drag and drop).
If drag and drop mode is not activated (setting in the site plan project), the monitor or the MultiViewviewer
should be selected with the mouse. The icon will then acquire the focus where the focus display is activated for
this icon (setting in the site plan project). The user will then need to select the camera for connection by simply
clicking with the mouse, thereby concluding the connection process.
If the focused camera, or the camera displayed in the active viewer of the focused MultiViewis a pan/tilt or
dome camera, it can be controlled via the telemetry dialogue box. The dialogue box offers the same range of
functions as in MULTIVIEW. For a detailed description of these functions, please refer to the
MultiViewdocumentation.
Note:
In order to permit fixed positions to be saved only by one specific user, can be activated in the layout plan
settings in the option "Only permit fixed positions to be saved by specific user." It is then only possible for fixed
positions to be saved by the user entered in the layout project settings. The user must login in MULTIMAP with
their user name and password to do this. Further information is contained in the sections "Edit Layout Plan
Settings" and "Login Dialogue"!
13.5 Statistics
The "Statistics" dialogue gives the user the option to evaluate the databases connected to the GeVi Server with
MULTIMAP. The appearance and functionality of the dialogue are affected by the Layout Project settings.
Note:
Display of the Statistics dialogue either takes place automatically after MULTIMAP starts (setting "Display after
start" in the layout project settings) or the user controls the display via the respective command. Further
information is contained in the sections "Edit Layout Plan Settings" and "Operating Actions"!
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Button
Function
Enables specific data to query specific data from the database connected to the GeVi Server
with MULTIMAP by specifying filter criteria.
Allows the user to update the statistics, manually or cyclically, in accordance with the
previously defined filter criteria.
Permits graphic evaluation of the results displayed in the alarm or action list.
Enables the current query results displayed in the "Statistics" dialogue to be saved in a file.
Two formats are supported: Text format and CSV format.
Note:
In addition to manual and cyclic triggering of statistical updates, this can also be done through a reaction to an
event internal to MultiMap. MultiMap's internal events include, for instance, "GeVi event started" and "GeVi
event stopped". Further information can be found in the section entitled "Working with reactions to MultiMapinternal events".
The user must first specify filter criteria, in order to export data from a GeVi-Server database.
The GeVi Server, whose database is to be queried, is selected via the "Connection" setting. Only connected
GeVi Servers appear in the list of possible connections.
The "Alarms with the following criteria" and "Actions with following criteria" decide whether the results from the
query concern alarms or actions.
A GeVi Server database contains alarms, which can be completed or still active. In addition, it contains actions,
which represent all messages occurring in the GeViSoft belonging to the GeVi Server.
Because the database cannot reach an unlimited size, it only contains a limited number of past alarms and
actions. The number is determined by the size of database specified in GeViSoft. Further information is
contained in the GeViSoft documentation!
The further settings specify the criteria, which limit the number of results from the query. Various criteria can be
defined, dependent on result type selected (alarms or actions). Multiple activated criteria are applied with an
AND link.
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Example:
The user wants to query all alarms dated 23.10.2005 between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm from the database of the
GeVi server named "GeVi on local machine". However, only the alarms displayed on monitor group 1 are to be
displayed.
The following filter criteria must be entered:
After confirming the required criteria, the query is carried out with "OK". Dependent on the appearance of the
query and the size of the database, this may take some time.
The results investigated by the query are then displayed in the "Statistics" dialogue.
If more information is required on one of the alarms in the list of results, this is available by double clicking on
the respective entry in the list.
Note:
If the characteristic "Use wild chars" is activated for a criteria, then the "*" place holder can be used. For
example, should you want to query all alarms, whose name begins with the string "New", activate the
"Wildchars
characteristic for the criteria "Only alarms with name" and enter "New*" as the name!
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The "Alarm Details" dialogue shows general information on the alarm and a list of actions, which are related to
the alarm. Dependent on the size of the database, the construction of this list can take some time.
The list contains actions, which were involved at the start, the confirmation or at the stop of the alarm. It can be
saved in a file via
The text format and CSV formats are supported here as well.
In addition to displaying the results in the form of a list, the button permits a graphic evaluation of the displayed
results.
Two types of graphic evaluation are supported: absolute frequency distribution and time-based frequency
distribution. Either can be applied both to alarms and to actions.
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The absolute frequency distribution displays the absolute frequency with which alarms or actions occur as a
column chart, in ascending order.
Time-based frequency distribution displays the frequency of alarms or actions with reference to a particular
period of time. The time period (hours, days, weeks, ...) can be selected by the user.
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Note:
The names of the actions and their respective data are generated by the possible messages in the GeViSoft
system. They are not subject to translation and so are always displayed in English!
13.6 Display action instructions
In the "Action Instructions" dialogue, users can display action instructions dependent on the occurrence of
MULTIMAP-internal events. The appearance and functionality of the dialogue are affected by the Layout
Project settings.
Should an additional action instruction be displayed (due to an internal MULTIMAP event), whilst the user is
reading an action instruction, this will be stored temporarily and displayed as soon as the user has pressed the
"Read" button.
Note:
Display of the Action Instructions dialogue either takes place automatically after MULTIMAP starts (setting
"Display after start" in the layout project settings) or the user controls the display via the respective command.
Otherwise, the dialogue appears automatically, when a MULTIMAP internal event occurs, which should react
by displaying an action instruction. Further information is contained in the sections "Edit Layout Plan Settings"
and "Login Dialogue", "Saving Action Instructions" and "Working with reactions to MULTIMAP internal events"!
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13.7 Alarm management
The "Alarm Management" dialogue gives the user the option to evaluate the databases connected to the GeVi
Server with MULTIMAP. The appearance and functionality of the dialogue are affected by the Layout Project
settings.
In the top section of the dialogue, a maximum of two monitor groups with their respective active alarms for the
GeVi Server selected are displayed. Using the buttons
,
all existing monitor groups can be navigated.
The selected alarm, with which some of the dialogue functions are connected, is displayed with a blue
background. The respective monitor group automatically becomes the selected monitor group. Use the mouse
to select an alarm.
to expand the display. The buttons visible in
The dialogue is initially displayed minimised. Use the buttons
the lower section of the dialog are then expanded with additional functions.
Note:
In order to process alarms from various GeViSoft servers, the connection to the GeVi Server must be changed
in the expanded dialogue display!
Note:
Display of the Alarm Management dialogue either takes place automatically after MULTIMAP starts (setting
"Display after start" in the layout project settings) or the user controls the display via the respective command.
Further information is contained in the sections "Edit Layout Plan Settings" and "Operating Actions"!
Button
Function
Comments
The user can select comments from a list previously defined in the Layout Plan Project
settings, or enter a new comment, which is then transmitted with the alarm information or
Alarm confirmation to the GeVi Server database.
Information
The alarm selected has been informed.
End
The alarm selected is identified as being "Processed" (alarm confirmation).
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Display
The alarm selected is shown on the relevant monitors.
Show next
alarm
The next alarm of the selected monitor group is shown.
Description
The description of the selected alarm, as well as the description of the respective
monitor group is displayed for information.
Instructions Provided that action instructions for the selected alarm have been defined in the Layout
Project Settings, these will be displayed again.
Note:
Further information on predefining comments is contained in the section "Edit Layout Plan Settings". Working
with action instructions stored here is explained in the sections "Saving Action Instructions" and "Working with
reactions to MULTIMAP internal events"!
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13.8 Media Viewers
The "List of Media Viewers" dialog gives the user the option of making media viewers that are configured in the
site plan project visible or of hiding them.
Any visible media viewer can obtain the focus, which means that a simple click on a camera symbol can be
used to switch it through.
The commands available for controlling the media viewer that has the focus largely correspond to the
commands that can be applied to the active window of a MULTIVIEW symbol.
Note:
The section covering "Operating Actions" contains more information on the commands that are available to
affect the media viewer.
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Note:
If the "Symbol Drag & Drop" setting is active, cameras can be switched through by dragging the camera symbol
over to the viewer. Further information on the command is contained in the section "Edit Layout Plan Settings"!
Note:
There is more information about configuring media viewers in the section covering "Working with Media
Viewers".
13.9 User Interaction
The visual effects available to the user will depend on the settings within the site plan project.
For example, it is possible that, depending on circumstances, the currently displayed site plan is changing
automatically, or that icons are represented in flashing mode. Icons may also suddenly become visible or
invisible.
If the computer has the suitable hardware, the user can also be alerted to certain events by automatic alarm
signals.
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