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1. E 43 75 Configure Link rette e b ge HU ee ree 62 Contacting technical support anpren a a 4 CONVENTIONS oce are A ese ge eras 2 Custom Alarm Indication Color sse 63 Custom Alarm Indication Image 64 CULE MM 35 Delete graphics file irent eet edes ere rides 72 Digital Input is Door Forced Ope iip ete tere eii ie etoile 35 Door Held Opens 2o dente eet mea mienne 35 D or Pr calarm E 35 Download iiec ere crm tU i d re are 33 70 Download Window oie tet eet teer tlie deren 71 Drawing Limits WINdOW o iecit e ern PREIS 57 Drawing 100 P 49 Du ratiori Unlock 2 0 mr erre verre e EE AER TREE 81 Inc T M 35 Extents Lirit E 57 ele 50 gli 52 edel E ol tem her p reir sempre 53 Graphics Graphic attributes window eee 50 EE 6 43 Graphics map se RESSORT ERES 6 51 85 Graphics Monitor 7 73 Graphics Monitor window eese TI Graphics Par melers z eio remite mde 6 19 Graphics map default graphics map dee ere rite EEIEIEE 21 Graphics Monitor window Navigation PONG seid one tio ete rn RHET LUN URS TI Splitter Bar and Pointers eere TI Hyperlink Area Create Hyperlink E 45 Hyperlink Area Settings eterne tenete rente inneren 62 I Io
2. Facility Permissions Facility Permission Profile GLOBAL No Facility Permissions HESS Results 2records mpleted successfully 4 Click the System Permissions Profiles tab and click Find H to locate the system permission profile record that is assigned to the permission that you are updating Chapter 2 15 Getting started Figure 2 System Permissions Profiles window Bi Operators Operators Modes Routings Backup Restore Access Secure Control Outputs Onerators d Permission Groups L7 Permissions System Permissions Profiles i D Facility Permissions Profiles 7 B All System Permissi GU Q amp EXoOo4 9x Q amp Insert System Permi GU B Update System Per ol System Permissions amp View System Permi GU Description amp No System Permissi GU Guard System Permission Guard System Perm GU Facility ESO Actions m J Execute SQL Statements J Log Monitor J Performance Monitor C Purge All Alarms J Status Monitor C Tour Functions C User Monitor Page Level Permissions Hame Hone View Update insert Delete w 9 Au O Au Access Secure Alarm Colors o o O e Control Outputs o o C o Facilities o o C o Graphics Editor o o D o Graphies Monitor o o Graphics Parameters D o C o Para
3. Downloading graphics maps Graphics maps should be downloaded from the database before they are edited to ensure you have the latest file To download a graphics map to your local system follow these steps 1 From the File menu select Download or select the Download icon zl from the toolbar The Download window shown in Figure 39 displays 71 72 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Figure 39 Download window E amp Available Server Displays NY Floor 01 sl 2 Select the graphics map from the drop down list and click OK The selected map displays in the Graphics Editor drawing window When you are finished making changes to the graphics map upload the current file to the database so that it will be available to other users Deleting unused files The process of creating symbols and graphics maps is an art and during that process you may create some files that will not be used in your final product The Graphics Editor provides the capability to remove unused files which includes e Displays with jlx file extensions Images with jpg jpeg or gif file extensions To remove the files that are no longer needed follow these steps 1 From the File menu select Delete from database The Deleting window shown in Figure 40 displays Figure 40 Deleting graphics files window Deleting i Resource Type Graphics Maps h Items 1st floor plan jlx 1st fl
4. Table 15 Associating Object types Properties and Conditions Chapter 4 Creating symbols Object type Properties Conditions Picture Perfect Digital Input Input Condition Reset Alarm Cut Short Door Door Forced Open Set Reset Door Held Open Set Reset Door Pre alarm Set Reset Invalid Badge Occurred Acknowledged Suspended Badge Occurred Acknowledged Lost Badge Occurred Acknowledged Unknown Badge Occurred Acknowledged Anti passback Violation Occurred Acknowledged Reader Duress Occurred Acknowledged Reader Comm Failure Set Reset Reader Invalid Badge Occurred Acknowledged Suspended Badge Occurred Acknowledged Lost Badge Occurred Acknowledged Unknown Badge Occurred Acknowledged Anti passback Violation Occurred Acknowledged Reader Duress Occurred Acknowledged Reader Comm Failure Set Reset Micro Controller Upstream Comm Failure Set Reset Downstream Comm Failure Set Reset Micro Controller Placed Offline Set Reset 35 36 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Using the Symbol Editor Use the Symbol Editor to create symbol schemes A symbol scheme is a collection of graphic images or icons representing each condition of each device property You select an object type and assign an icon to each condition of each property Before you create a symbol scheme you need to understand how to use these icons Usi
5. 73 uere isilM c EE 74 OVerVie Ws six hess he ERG RRREPNNEPRERRE EEN 75 About the Graphics Monitor 0 cece cece eee ehh hm en 76 Using the Graphics Monitot os rhe ern hen hm et rr exe RR tn OR ERE wa ee RC RU SEELEN 78 Opening a graphics map sssssssssssssssssss sse I me e her hn 78 Sel cting HERE 80 USING the zoonmfedtute acces eu ERESRPERUCITRRRRRONMURCUAN DU Cid died dus RIDE EE SERE 80 ISSUING COMMGNAS aseeccexet ien t n PPP ee Redi ee seeend TOU POCO VER EERERK A VERA EE 81 Printing graphics maps ce cete REIR SE shade Ree a NEP EE EELER CERO PN PAR T ES 83 deeg eg SERGE ADE AS RADE enee EEE SOOO 85 87 Chapter 1 About this document This chapter provides general information about the contents of this document and how to use it In this chapter ABOUT THU document Lr eL oot ise deere ek be Y D RC EO PER 2 Conventions used in this document 2 Related documentation 3 Contacting technical support A ve eduke e V e e 3 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual About this document References to Picture Perfect 4 5 for AIX are subject to availability currently planned for late 2010 This manual provides instructions for the installation configuration and operation of the Graphics Monitoring and Control software There is also information describing how to contact technical support if you have questi
6. Graphics maps are stored on the local system until they are uploaded to the database for centralized storage and backup Once the files are uploaded they are available to use with the Graphics Monitor to view graphics maps and associated icons when a condition changes When working with symbols use Download to make sure you are working with the most current symbol files Refer to the following sections for more information e Uploading graphics maps on page 70 Downloading graphics maps on page 71 Deleting unused files on page 72 Uploading graphics maps The Graphics Editor automatically loads the most current symbols from the database every time it opens To upload a graphics map to the database follow these steps 1 From the File menu click Open or select the Open icon E from the toolbar to display the graphics map you want to upload to the database 2 From the File menu click Upload The Upload window as shown in Figure 37 displays Chapter 5 Creating graphics maps Figure 37 Upload window Upload floorplan jlx Name floorplan Available Facilities Assigned To GLOBAL Click Upload to save Cancel 3 Select from the list of Available Facilities and click the right arrow to assign the graphics map record to that facility 4 Click Upload A message similar to the following displays Figure 38 Upload successful 8 Upload was successfull floorplan jix 5 Click OK
7. Lock Door Lost Badge New Path Normal Notational and typographical conventions see 2 Object Edit ObjGCbs ic ttr pata tede R 59 Move Selected Objects attri tees 70 Object type EES EEGEN 33 Re WEE Orthogonal E eere eet meret te EH Te deditne Other Options tab P hoi qn 83 Paper FORMAL m 83 INL T rN 83 lap MR 50 Pattern Transparency edd EENS 50 Polyline lisa 83 Print Viewing 83 Existing Symbols 35i eese nte e HP TORRE 33 39 40 fen 6 Symbol Name oe eo id eoe en e en ge aee ep bee 33 symbol scheme eee enitn 6 29 30 39 42 51 85 en 45 51 Text ENY C 49 RE e EE 53 Text KE 53 Unknown Badges aee prO POR DEPT mmodo 35 Unlock door with duratpon essere 82 Upload sce S 33 70 Upload window ee o Eee cues 70 View Dimensions tab ese ER EA RS 58 Kat ER
8. Use the Edit Objects feature to maintain the layers in the AutoCAD drawings otherwise the drawing is treated as one object To maintain the layers in the AutoCAD drawings follow these steps 1 Right click on a border or path in the drawing The shortcut menu in Figure 23 displays Once the AutoCAD drawing has been converted using the Edit Objects option you will have to re import the original drawing to access this menu again Figure 23 Import DXF menu option Re import Edit Objects 2 Select Edit Objects If you do not select this option the drawing remains as a single object on one layer When this option is selected Graphics Monitoring and Control identifies each layer of the imported drawing 3 From the Layer menu select Layer Settings The window in Figure 24 displays Figure 24 Layer Settings with imported and non imported layers Layer settings xj Layer Name Visible Layer 0 lvi Doors lvi i I T 5 LC bd Layers created in Graphics Editor display with white background Soo Layer Settings Layer Name Visible Active Layer 0 Imported layers display with a yellow background ISIISTISTISTISTISTISTISTIRTIKTIKI LILICICTC CCCII CIE Move Down Move Up Close To display a layer select the appropriate Visible check box and the Graphics Editor displays the selected layer e To modify a layer select the appropriate Active che
9. As you move one of the objects the link remains connected to the other object 50 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Changing Graphic attributes When you use any of the drawing tools or the Create Hyperlink Area icon i to create a drawing you can change the appearance of the drawing using the Graphics attributes window To use the Graphic attributes window follow these steps 1 Double click the drawing to display the Graphic attributes window as shown in Figure 13 If you want to select more than one drawing click and drag in the drawing area to include other drawings 2 Select the attributes that you want to apply such as color pattern line and brightness Refer to Table 27 for instructions 3 Click Apply All to apply the selected attributes Click Close when finished Figure 13 Graphic attributes window Fill Styles Line Styles E3 Graphic attr utes Line Color lt 4 Transparency Factor Fill Color Pattern Transparency BmMEHNMUENM i mmm Line Thickness Arrow Style Table 27 Graphic attributes elements and description Element Description Line Color Click Line Color to display the Edit Line Color palette Select a line color and click OK Fill Color Click Fill Color to display the F
10. R 6 33 85 Create Hyperlink Area rete ie eie 42 45 50 Create Hyperlinks tette t en prr seio 42 Create Link Import AutoCAD Drawing EE 57 Import JPG GIF File cct tite cde per 51 54 ETUDE eegend EES 51 EE 53 Image i eurem re WORT Ee VERE EE 85 TInipontJPG GIE EE 45 Initially Transparent tree pene tee tete PR 33 63 Input Lins Cong ii Ons s hoec trien fet Eh te HET 35 Invalid Badge E 35 Invert black and white Issuecot mands eser et E EU E Pesos ege ENNIUS 81 87 88 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual y M E 20 67 85 Create E 67 Layer Settings eseu Eed 45 59 68 New Laver Name oii ette Ee E WHRE en ERR PEEL ee 69 number of layers 21 24 REMOVE Layer ascia e ERES ONE ERE ER egt pede 69 Rename Layer oe itti ra eoe Hee RS Creed 69 Select Layers to Import window esset 58 Show Hide L yeF i tet rm entreaties 80 Show Hide Layer window eee 80 PIVOTAL EE 21 Prod ct Overview edere tarot rte nete do eren eee tV oretenus 6 et E KEE 6 33 51 85 IN 21 R tio Origin tab iz tis eere tet Ete eae deperire eri verge 57 Gral Q 49 Related documentation ncssa aN E E E 4 RS EEN 35 ig HR 6 49 85 Change Linking Properties esses 63 65 up d H 45 Link to Graphics Mon 63 64 65
11. labels to the graphics map on page 53 Click Save to save your work and upload the new graphics map to the database 66 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Configuring Command Groups A command group is a group of devices of the same type that can be configured as a single object for the purpose of commanding those devices For example you can configure all doors in a building to be easily opened in an emergency There are three grouping options available All devices of a type in one or more specified facilities for example all doors in Facility X Even if doors are added later you do not need to reconfigure the command group All devices of a type on a map for example all doors on the graphics map representing a specific building Custom selection of devices of a type for example the Main Lobby door on each floor of a building To configure a command group follow these steps 1 From your host system open the Graphics Editor Picture Perfect From the Configuration menu select Graphics Editor or select the Graphics Editor icon from the toolbar 2 Click the Command Groups icon EI on the toolbar to place a command group icon in the upper left hand corner of the map Then move the icon to the desired location 3 Right click the icon and select Configure Command Group The Command Group window displays Figure 51 Configure Command Group window Configure Command Group EI Descript
12. layer Use this layer to display the building structure or site map Create additional layers to display different objects such as doors micros or inputs Some site maps may not require multiple layers When you select Create new layer a window displays the layer number such as Layer 1 in the New Layer Name field You can change the layer name to something more meaningful such as Access Doors Layer settings Select one or all of the layers to display When you are working with multiple layers you will need to make a layer active before you can make changes to the layer The layer setting feature also allows you to rearrange the layers by moving them up or down Rename layer Change the name of a layer Before you rename a layer you must first select it Remove layer Remove extra layers The last layer cannot be removed When you select this option the Select Layer window displays Use the drop down list to select the layer you want to remove from the drawing Move selected Rearrange objects by moving them to another layer objects When you select this option the Select Layer window displays Use the drop down list to select the correct destination layer This is the location where the objects will be moved Table 25 Graphics Editor Help menu Menu Item Description Online Help Launches the online help page specific to Graphics Editor Click Show to display the Contents pane which allows you to n
13. Decoration images those placed on or around a base icon to indicate a property condition should always be transparent Figure 9 Transparent image overlay Base Icon Browse Base Icon Browse Base icon with SH B DER transparent Hr Transparent image ER image overlay atte In nontransparent images the background pixels on the interior of the image are not transparent if desired you can make pixels on the outer edge transparent in order to size the image Base icon images or those that you want to place over the base icon hiding it should always be nontransparent Chapter 4 Creating symbols Figure 10 Nontransparent image overlay Base Icon Browse Base Icon Browse Base icon Base icon with co P SS nontransparent ER Nontransparent gt si image overlay EM image Creating symbol schemes Create symbol schemes based on how you want to display the status of your devices on graphics maps either by displaying only the highest priority property condition Overlay technique or by displaying multiple properties conditions of a device Decoration technique Display using the Overlay technique This technique displays only the highest priority property condition symbol of a device This results in a less cluttered display but is limited in the level of detail shown at one time l From your host system open the Symbol Editor e Picture Perfect From the Configuration menu select Symbol Editor or select t
14. EN STE E dene E 36 ie ee EE 36 Creating symbol schemes scier aer v sede ra A Vue ed RE rIprhERP UU D PITT NN VE ERESE SS 37 Managing Symbol Editor les 39 Uploading asymbol Schere dd rr ERU E ERR I nat pub ddr o d EPUM E ees 39 Downloading a symbol scheme NENNEN NEIER eere e esses ev dE EYE E LE ERE E LEE 39 Deleting a symbol scheme from the hard drive 40 Deleting a symbol scheme from the database 40 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Creating graphics MOPS iua Fee de SR sid RF RREeSCEARCE STET CR 41 Introd ctioh si rper RR AP REEL song bids REES EAR E EE ERE PROC Rea EET 42 UE 43 About the Graphics Editor sess acces correre rua erre aur suede teed EES sad P Re EE 44 Using the Graphics Editor 5 2 lere npe e RR dE dE EE ed EE DRE Mes dips 49 Using the Drawing tools x oe cess AR EENS dade erede ea cese bo Qe EES A 49 Changing Graphic attributes 0 2 0 2 cece cnet e eee 50 creating a graphics map TEE 51 Configuring Eu le EE ER Adding text labels to the graphics mon 53 Savingithi graphics MAP EE 54 ToajereiniiefeRinle o c PRSE 54 inking graphics DOE eege EE EE ENEE 60 Configuring Command e ee EEN 66 Working with Jovers I e e e e e e e e eene 67 Managing graphics map fles ccc eect eee HH Hh ehm 70 Uploading graphlcs fTidp ssa ees RE EUR TER RERROSDU Uber did PES EU dex 70 Downloading graphics maps 71 Deleting opreegen 72 Monitoring graphics maps
15. Managing graphics map files on page 70 for more information Y Build and link maps using the Create Links icon Bl An icon image represents the hyperlink Refer to Linking graphics maps on page 60 for more information Y Build and link maps using the Create Hyperlink Area icon Its A user defined shape represents the hyperlink Refer to Linking graphics maps on page 60 Y Configure a set of devices of the same type to be controlled as a unit using the Create Command Group icon EI Refer to Configuring Command Groups on page 66 Chapter 5 43 Creating graphics maps Overview The Graphics Editor allows you to associate symbols to devices in your system A symbol scheme identifies icons that represent doors or other device types in various conditions These icons are associated with a device property and condition and when that condition occurs the appropriate icon displays on the graphics map For example a symbol scheme with icons representing doors in an alarm state may include a gray door to represent the base condition red door to represent a door held open alarm set condition green door to represent a door held open alarm reset condition When an alarm is generated at the specific door the appropriate icon for the condition displays on the map Refer to Using the Symbol Editor on page 36 for more information If you create graphics maps and link them in a chain using alarm links the link icons on each le
16. Upload Uploads the file to the database Graphics maps are stored on the local system until they are uploaded to the database for centralized storage and backup Download Downloads a graphics map from the database Graphics maps should be downloaded from the database before they are edited to ensure you have the latest file Delete from Displays the list of graphics maps and images found in the database Select from the list and click database Remove to delete the graphics map or image from the database Print Displays the Print view window You can adjust the paper size format the way the map will appear on the page select the number of copies and preview the page before printing For more information see Printing graphics maps on page 83 Table 19 Graphics Editor Edit menu Menu item Description Copy Copies a selected object to the clipboard Cut Removes a selected object from your map and place it on the clipboard Paste Pastes an object that has been placed on the clipboard to your map Delete Deletes any selected objects or text on your graphics map Note The keyboard Delete key may also be used however if the symbol palette is open this key does not function Select All Selects all objects and text on your graphics map Create Link Inserts an icon to link two graphics maps together You can then right click the icon to display the Configure Link option which allows you to associate the link and apply v
17. a scroll mouse you can zoom in by rotating the mouse wheel upwards or zoom out by rotating the mouse wheel downwards The zoom magnifications are 1 0 1 5 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 and 8 0 Click Zoom In to magnify the map in the viewing area making the data appear larger The maximum zoom in factor is 8 0 Click Zoom Out to pull the map in making the data appear smaller The minimum zoom out factor is 1 0 Click Fit To Window to have the entire map fit into the space allocated in the window Chapter 6 81 Monitoring graphics maps Issuing commands The Graphics Monitor allows operators to respond to alarms and issue commands Different menus with different actions display depending on the type of device and its condition such as Lock Door An action may be dimmed if the operation is not allowed An action may not be allowed if the operator does not have permission to perform the action or the action is not supported by the product Table 34 Summary of devices and actions Device Commands Door Lock Door Unlock Door With Duration Unlock Door Note At the time of this printing this option is limited to the Door device To display the available commands follow these steps 1 Select the appropriate graphics map Refer to Opening a graphics map on page 78 2 Locate the symbol representing the device Right click the symbol to display the action menu The window shown in Figure 46 displays the device description a
18. can set up your display to jump to from Building A map to each floor map and also between floor maps Building A ur er ee SS gt lt Chapter 5 61 Creating graphics maps Creating Alarm Links You can create Alarm hierarchy links using the Create Link icon oj or the Create Hyperlink Area icon ts There is no difference in the behavior but the Create Hyperlink Area icon differs in that it allows you to draw the link around an irregular shape rather than a point Example 1 Linking multiple maps The following example uses the Create Hyperlink Area icon r in the Graphics Editor application to draw a hyperlink path around an object on a graphics map When a condition changes the designated hyperlink icon reflects the condition on each level or graphics map in the chain as shown in Figure 25 If a condition at an object on a lower level map changes the condition displays on each level of the map according to the alarm hierarchy links Figure 25 Hierarchal map arrangement Condition reflected on three maps A National map with links to CA NY and FL sites 7 Facilities Miami d Boca Raton Orlando Tampa IRVING STREET sch AVENUE 62 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual In this example there are three graphics maps United States Florida and Boca Raton The United States
19. device types See Figure 4 on page 24 e Auto Launch Displays in New Window Use this setting to launch a new Graphics Monitor window when an alarm that has an associated map is selected on the Alarm Monitor Otherwise an existing window is used See Figure 4 on page 24 Property Condition Priorities You can change the display priority of device condition values The settings are used if you choose to display the symbols on your maps by highest priority as described on page 37 See Figure 5 on page 25 Operator Settings A default map can be selected to display when an operator opens a viewer window See Figure 6 on page 26 Once a setting is changed use the Save a button to save it for the remainder of the session Use the Upload button to permanently save the setting and make it available to other users These settings are used with the Graphics Editor when creating graphics maps and the Graphics Monitor when viewing graphics maps Refer to Creating graphics maps on page 41 for more information 22 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual About Graphics Parameters To display Graphics Parameters follow these steps 1 From your host system open Graphics Parameters e Picture Perfect From the Setup menu select Graphics Parameters or select the Graphics Parameters icon from the toolbar The Graphics Parameters window displays as shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 Graphics Parameters window Title b
20. graphic image can be used when creating graphics maps If you clear the check box to remove the symbol it will no longer appear on the graphics maps when the condition changes 33 34 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Table 13 Symbol Editor File menu Menu item Description New Use to create a new symbol Save Use to save a symbol to the hard drive To publish the symbol for use with the Graphics Editor the symbol must be uploaded to the database Delete Use to delete a symbol from the hard drive Upload Use to upload new or modified symbol schemes to the database Download Use to download a symbol scheme from the database to the local computer to make changes After the symbol scheme has been modified and you are ready to publish the changes click Upload Delete from Click to display a list of symbol schemes found in the database Select from the list and click Remove to database delete the file from the database Table 14 Symbol Editor Help menu Menu Item Description Online Help Click to launch the online help page specific to Symbol Editor Click Show to display the Contents pane which allows you to navigate the entire Graphics Monitoring and Control online help system User Manual Click to open the Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual in electronic format Note Adobe Acrobat version 5 x or higher must be installed to view the manual online
21. map has three states designated as hyperlink areas including California Florida and New York When a condition changes in Boca Raton the outline around Florida is configured to blink The operator clicks the icon to display the Florida map Florida is represented by a list of the facilities including Boca Raton Miami and others When a condition changes the facility name is configured to blink Operators select the name to view the graphics map The Boca Raton graphics map represents the actual facility with associated devices The door where the change of condition occurred is configured to change to a red door icon To create Alarm hierarchy links using the Create Hyperlink Area icon follow these steps l From your host system open the Graphics Editor e Picture Perfect From the Configuration menu select Graphics Editor or select the Graphics Editor icon from the toolbar From the File menu select Open The Open window displays Select the top level map you want to use The file will have a jlx extension Click the Create Hyperlink Area icon 18 on the toolbar Move the mouse cursor to the drawing area the cursor changes to a crosshair shape Click on the drawing area to create the first point on the graphics map Trace the object using horizontal vertical or diagonal lines created by clicking to create an anchor point and moving the cursor to the next anchor point Use the Zoom menu to increase the size and ma
22. more information Installing the software Graphics Monitoring and Control is an optional software package designed to work in conjunction with your access control system It can be installed at the same time the host system 1s being installed or any time thereafter Minimum system requirements Table2 Minimum system requirements for a Picture Perfect system Server Client Operating system One of the following One of the following e IBM AIX 6 1 Windows Vista SP2 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 3 Windows XP SP3 Free disk space 200 MB in one of the following file systems 200 MB in the Ch directory e usr e var home so Software Picture Perfect 4 5 base patch level 0 One of the following e Internet Explorer 6 0 with Service Pack 1 or later e Internet Explorer 7 0 e Firefox 3 0 In order to display Chinese language fonts e MS Office font Arial Unicode MS Memory 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM Licensing the software Graphics Monitoring and Control is an optional software package and requires the customer to request a license from GE before use If you are installing this package at the same time as your host system the license may already be included Refer to the appropriate host section below for instructions on obtaining a license if it was not included in your initial access control system Installing Graphics Monitoring and Control on Picture Perfect Software license key Your existing Picture P
23. opens a viewer window Chapter 3 27 Graphics Parameters To change an operator setting follow these steps 1 From your host system open Graphics Parameters e Picture Perfect From the Setup menu select Graphics Parameters or select the Graphics Parameters icon from the toolbar 2 Click the Operator Settings tab 3 Highlight the name of the operator and double click in the default map column A drop down list of available maps displays 4 Select the map you want to use as the default display for this operator 5 Click Save a when you are finished This setting is automatically uploaded to the database Uploading settings Settings are stored on the local system until they are uploaded to the database for centralized storage and backup To upload a setting click the Upload icon rj on the toolbar Note Operator settings are automatically uploaded to the database when you click Save Closing Graphics Parameters When you change a setting and then close the setting window the following dialog is displayed Figure 7 Close Graphics Maps Parameters J Changes have not been saved Do you wish to upload your changes e Yes Saves locally uploads the changes and then closes Graphics Parameters e No Discards any changes and then closes Graphics Parameters Cancel Keeps Graphics Parameters open 28 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Chapter 4 Creating symbols This chapt
24. the Create Link icon ER on the toolbar as shown in Figure 29 The icon displays in the upper left hand corner of the drawing area Drag the icon to the appropriate location on the graphics map Right click the Link icon 9 to display the Configure Link button as shown in Figure 29 Configure Link button 8S Hu m Link Icon Configure Link Click Configure Link to display the Link Settings window in Figure 30 Link Settings window Link Settings Link To Graphics Map Custom Link Image Symbol used for Alarm hierarchy Jump to only Alarm Indication Blinking Custom Alarm Indication Image Use the Link To Graphics Map list to select the graphics map you want to display when the Link icon is selected on the Graphics Monitor If you want to use a custom image for your links instead of the default link icon E use the Browse button to navigate to the folder with the graphic image you want to display on the graphics map to represent the link There are blue S i and green s arrow icons provided in the c avatar gmc lt username gt visEditor icons base28x28 directory that can be used as default Jump to icons Click the Jump to only radio button to indicate that this symbol is to be used for navigation only The Alarm Indication fields are disabled In the Graphics Editor window use the text tool to add a label to identify the link Refer to Adding text
25. the symbol scheme This removes the symbol scheme from the local system only If it has been uploaded to the database and you want to delete it the file must be removed as described in Deleting a symbol scheme from the database From the File menu select Exit to close the Symbol Editor window Deleting a symbol scheme from the database To delete a symbol scheme from the database follow these steps 1 Select the symbol scheme you want to delete from the Existing Symbols list The information for this record displays From the File menu select Delete from database The Deleting window displays a list of Resources Found Highlight the symbol scheme you want to delete and click Remove A window displays a message asking Are you sure you want to remove this symbol Click OK to remove the symbol scheme from the database and exit the window This removes the symbol scheme from the database From the File menu select Exit to close the Symbol Editor window Chapter 5 Creating graphics maps This chapter describes how to create graphics maps by importing images or AutoCAD drawings and associating symbols created with the Symbol Editor to devices such as doors digital inputs readers and micro controllers Readers should be familiar with using other graphic drawing programs In this chapter Hoo EE 42 d 711 OCC 43 About the Graphics Editor 44 Using the Graphics BAW A e de ENNEN rareste padded 49 Managing graphics ma
26. the top of the overlapping objects Step up When overlapping objects comprise a drawing select an object and choose Step Up to move the selected object up one level in the group of the overlapping objects Step down When overlapping objects comprise a drawing select an object and choose Step Down to move the selected object down one level in the group of the overlapping objects Lower When overlapping objects comprise a drawing select an object and choose Lower to move the selected object to the bottom of the overlapping objects Table 21 Graphics Editor Transform menu Menu Item Description Mirror Flip The Mirror and Flip options reverse an image or selection s orientation along the vertical and horizontal axes Mirror reverses the image or selection horizontally so that what was the left side becomes the right side and vice versa Flip reverses the image or selection vertically so that what was the top becomes the bottom and vice versa Group You can combine several objects into a group so that the objects are treated as a single unit You can then move Ungroup or transform a number of objects without affecting their individual positions or attributes Select the objects to be grouped or ungrouped Selecting part of an object and grouping it will group the entire object Table 22 Graphics Editor Utilities menu Menu Item Description Minimize Optimizes the use of p
27. to stop blinking before proceeding 5 Unmount the DVD by typing the following command umount media pp45 6 Mount the DVD by typing the following command Linux mount dev dvd media AIX Linux AIX 10 Chapter 2 Getting started mount v cdrfs r dev cdO0 mnt Change to the root directory by typing ca Ene To display a list of installation options type media Linux INSTALL o mnt AIX INSTALL o You will receive messages similar to those shown below followed by a list of packages Picture Perfect CD ROM Installation 4 5 04 10 09 Copyright C 1989 2009 GE Security Inc The following BASE OPTIONS product s are available Prod Name and Descriptions 0 base Picture Perfect Base package 1 graph Picture Perfect Graphics Monitoring and Control package 2 image Picture Perfect Imaging package 3 impexp Picture Perfect Import Export package 4 netlan Picture Perfect Network System Host package 5 pprs Picture Perfect Redundant System package 6 subhost Picture Perfect Network System Subhost package 7 tours Picture Perfect Guard Tours package Enter product number s separated by to select q to quit Type the number of the Graphics Monitoring and Control package 2 and press Enter Your package selection will now be displayed and you will be asked to confirm You have selected the following product s 1 graph Picture Perfect Graphics Monitoring and C
28. y 12 To continue the installation type y The installation continues and messages similar to the following display Starting the Informix database Done Hae TE aE a EAE a a EH HE EE aE aE EE EEE HE EE HE aE HE aE EE HE EE EE EE HH Size the database for Graphics Monitoring And Control FE E FE EE EE aE aE EEE EE EE EE aE EE EE EE EEE EE EEE EEE E E E EE E E EE E E E E EE EEE EEE EEE Chapter 2 11 Getting started Choice Size MB Description 1 200 Small not using AutoCAD drawings 2 500 Medium using AutoCAD drawings maximum 250 maps 3 1000 Large using AutoCAD drawings maximum 500 maps 4 4000 Very Large using AutoCAD drawings more than 500 maps 5 Cancel installation Choose the size for the database 1 13 Based on the description choose the size you estimate you will need for your database from 1 to 4 or choose 5 to cancel out of the installation According to your choice messages similar to the following display the size required for your database and you are asked to confirm Selected database sizing Data space size 20 MB Blob space size 180 MB Total size 200 MB Do you wish to use these sizes y n y 14 To accept the sizing type y Next you will choose the filesystem in which you want the Graphics Monitoring and Control database to reside Messages similar to the following display the amount of space available in each filesystem displays so you can compare to the size require
29. 6 Configure Symbol window Configure Symbol Door D0 1 00 DOOR Fitter Save Cancel 3 Use the list to select the device that you want to associate with this symbol If desired enter search criteria in the Filter field and click Find to filter the list Click Save 4 Continue to Adding text labels to the graphics map Chapter 5 53 Creating graphics maps Adding text labels to the graphics map This feature allows you to add a text label to identify a building name identify a link to another graphics map or identify a particular symbol icon on the graphics map To add a text label follow these steps 1 Select the Text Tool icon E on the Graphics Editor toolbar The mouse pointer changes to a crosshair shape 2 Click in the drawing area where you want to place the text label The Text Input window as shown in Figure 17 displays Figure 17 Graphics Editor with Text Input dialog Graphics Editor File Edit Placement Transform Utilities Zoom Layer Help MERE Ee Z Z NB N III Font Toolbar SAN 451 d Diatos Wed NNNNN NNNNNNNN 71147 We SERVICE RD e Em Cancel de AS Slee BAN EDI 3 ER CH Text Tool Icon HME H 1ST STREET 2ND STREET GEE e LE Active Layer Layer O 3 Enter the text to use as the label or description of the symbol Cli
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31. a dxf format refer to Importing AutoCAD dxf drawings on page 55 for more information 3 Select the Show Symbols icon Al to display the Symbols window as shown in Figure 14 Note Symbol schemes must be created before this step to identify the icons that will be used with the display If the symbols are not displayed use the Symbol Editor to upload them to the database Figure 14 Symbols window xi Tab y input Micro Reader Door Il 3 Create Door Door Vis 1 4 Select the appropriate tab to display the symbols Select the appropriate symbol using tooltips to display the symbol name 5 Drag the symbol to the appropriate location on the map or double click to drop the symbol in the upper left hand corner of the map Then drag it to the appropriate location 6 Continue to Configuring Symbols 52 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Configuring Symbols Use this option to associate a symbol icon to a specific device record in the host database To associate a symbol icon to a specific device follow these steps 1 Right click on the symbol to display the menu as shown in Figure 15 Figure 15 Set Association button Configure Symbol Door 00 1 00 DOOR Unknown displays if the association is not yet identified 00 1 00 DOOR Configure Symbol 2 Click Configure Symbol to display the window as shown in Figure 16 Figure 1
32. ange the priority order 26 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual To reorder a property condition priority follow these steps l From your host system open Graphics Parameters e Picture Perfect From the Setup menu select Graphics Parameters or select the Graphics Parameters icon from the toolbar Click the Property Condition Priorities tab Highlight the name of the Property Condition The Move up Move down arrows on the right are enabled Click the Move up Move down arrow to change the position of the selected property Continue to reorder as necessary the Property Condition combinations to reflect the priority in which you want them to display placing the highest priority first This procedure only needs to be performed once Click Save a when you are finished Click Upload aj to upload to the database Using the Operator Settings tab Figure 6 Graphics Parameters window Operator Settings tab Xu E Graphics Parameters File Help EIE Settings Property Condition Priorities Operator Settings Operator Default Map System map 1 Systems Adminstrator map2 S Table 10 Graphics Parameters Operator Settings fields and description Field name Description Operator Settings Operator This column lists the operators as defined by their User Name Default Map A default map can be selected to display when an operator
33. ap when an associated device property has that condition value The Active check box displays a check mark indicating this image has been associated with the condition Click Save when you are finished If you want to create another symbol scheme click New a to clear the information and continue making new selections To create multiple symbol schemes using the same object type select the symbol scheme you want to use change the name and click Save EI From the Windows menu click Exit to close the Symbol Editor window Chapter 4 39 Creating symbols Managing Symbol Editor files Symbol schemes are stored on the local system until they are uploaded to the database for centralized storage and backup Once the files are uploaded they are available to use with the Graphics Editor to create maps After a symbol scheme has been uploaded to the database make sure you download the most current version before making changes since the local version may not be up to date Refer to the following sections for more information e Uploading a symbol scheme Downloading a symbol scheme Deleting a symbol scheme from the hard drive on page 40 Uploading a symbol scheme To upload a symbol scheme to the database follow these steps 1 From the Existing Symbols column select the symbol name you want to upload to the database 2 Select File and then Upload or select the Upload icon DI from the toolbar A window with this message displa
34. ar P Sf Graphics Parameters System Parameters Printers Workstations Custom Lists Custom Forms Graphics Parameters Menu bar Graphics Parameters File Help Toolbar Tabs Settings Property Condition Priorities Operator Settings Hame Min 16 Blink Interval milliseconds 400 Max 256 Maximum Number Of Layers 16 Type Integer Auto Launch Displays In New Window No Default 16 Chapter 3 Graphics Parameters Table 5 Graphics Parameters window Element Description Title bar Displays the name of the application Graphics Parameters Menu bar Provides access to the following menus File Help For more information see Table 6 and Table 7 Save Saves a setting to the local computer for this session To publish the setting to the database for use in future sessions and to make it available to other users the setting must be uploaded to the database Note Operator settings are automatically uploaded to the database when you click Save Upload Uploads a modified setting to the database If no change has been made or if the setting is the same as the one that existed at the time of the last upload this button is disabled Reset Reverts the setting back to that which was last uploaded or saved Table 6 Graphics Parameters File menu Menu item Description Save Saves a setting to the local computer for this session To publish the setting to the datab
35. arious settings Create Hyperlink Area Displays a crossbar with which you can draw a border around an irregular shape creating a custom hyperlink path on a graphics map Show Symbols Opens the Symbols window This window displays the base icons for each symbol created using the Symbol Editor Chapter 5 Creating graphics maps Table 20 Graphics Editor Placement menu Menu Item Description Grid Displays a grid which is used to assist in aligning and arranging objects symmetrically When the grid is activated objects are snapped into place when dragged and released As you draw rotate resize or drag objects they snap to the grid whether it is displayed or not Lock Unlock This toggle function allows you to lock or unlock one or more selected objects in place so they cannot be inadvertently dragged around the drawing space Hide Show This toggle function allows you to hide or show one or more selected objects You may want to alter your graphic map so that some elements are not visible in a particular version based on who is using it The graphic map can always be modified later to restore the view of the hidden object To locate hidden objects in a drawing select Edit Select All then Placement Show You cannot restore a hidden object to view unless it is selected Raise When overlapping objects comprise a drawing select an object and choose Raise to move the selected object to
36. ase for use in future sessions and to make it available to other users the setting must be uploaded to the database Note Operator settings are automatically uploaded to the database when you click Save Upload Uploads a modified setting to the database If no change has been made or if the setting is the same as the one that existed at the time of the last upload this button is disabled Reset Reverts the setting back to that which was last uploaded or saved Table 7 Graphics Parameters Help menu Menu item Description Online Help Launches the online help page specific to Graphics Parameters Click Show to display the Contents pane which allows you to navigate the entire Graphics Monitoring and Control online help system User Manual Opens the Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual in electronic format Note Adobe Acrobat version 5 x or higher must be installed to view the manual online 23 24 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Using Graphics Parameters Using the Settings tab Figure 4 Graphics Parameters window Settings tab Bf Graphics Parameters 7 zu E System Parameters Printers Workstations Custom Lists Custom Forms Graphics Parameters Graphics Parameters File Help ki i Settings Property Condition Priorities Operator Settings Hame Mn 16 Blink Interval miliseconds 400 Max 256 Maximum Number Of Layers 16 Type I
37. ate the number of pages to print the graphics map 5 Onthe Preview tab you can preview the page before printing Make the necessary changes and click Print 84 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual 85 Glossary This section explains some terms as they apply to Graphics Monitoring and Control Table 36 Graphics Monitoring and Control terms explained Term Definition Command Group A configured set of devices of the same type that are to be controlled as a unit For example all entry and exit doors in a building can be commanded to open in an emergency by a single operator action Condition The possible values for a device property such as Set or Reset e Set Physical alarms that are in the active alarm state Reset Physical alarms that have been turned off and are no longer active Occurred Logical alarms that are not yet acknowledged Acknowledged Logical alarms that have been acknowledged by an operator Digital Input A physical sensing device used to monitor an electronic contact connected to a micro controller There are three basic types of digital inputs Door sensors to monitor the door state Exit requests to provide access to leave without presenting a badge Graphics map A collection of images drawings symbols text links and command groups that form a graphical representation of the physical or logical layout of a site Icon A graphic that represents a condition value for an ob
38. atterns in a selected portion of a map by using style sharing The styles or patterns such styles as lines arrows and textures that are used in the selected objects are reduced to the minimum number of styles Minimize all Optimizes the use of patterns in a map by using style sharing All styles or patterns such as lines arrows and styles textures that are used in a map are reduced to the minimum number of styles Propagate Optimizes the use of patterns in a selected portion of a map by using style sharing The styles or patterns such styles as lines arrows and textures that are used in the selected objects are reduced to the minimum number of styles These styles are then shared with all the elements in the map that have equivalent styles 47 48 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Table 22 Graphics Editor Utilities menu Menu Item Description Antialiasing Makes the edges of lines appear smoother Table 23 Graphics Editor Zoom menu Menu Item Description Zoom In Zoom Out Select Zoom In to magnify the display area or select specific view size from the Zoom menu Select Zoom Out to reduce the display area or select a specific view size from the Zoom menu The default view size is 100 Table 24 Graphics Editor Layer menu Menu Item Description Create new layer When the Graphics Editor opens the drawing area that displays represents layer zero or the background
39. avigate the entire Graphics Monitoring and Control online help system User Manual Opens the Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual in electronic format Note Adobe Acrobat version 5 x or higher must be installed to view the manual online Chapter 5 Creating graphics maps Using the Graphics Editor Using the Drawing tools The Graphics Editor provides drawing tools to create site maps or other graphics maps To use the drawing tools follow these steps 1 Select the appropriate icon You must select a tool each time before moving to the drawing area 2 Position the mouse where you want to begin drawing Follow the instructions listed in Zable 26 to use the tools Table 26 Drawing tools description Rectangle Use to draw a rectangle or a square Tocreate a rectangle use the mouse to click and drag to reach the correct size e To create a square click and hold the Shift key while dragging the mouse Use to draw a circle or an ellipse To draw a circle click and hold the Shift key while dragging the mouse To draw an ellipse click and drag the mouse to reach the correct size m Use to draw a horizontal vertical or diagonal line Click to begin the line and drag the mouse to the correct location to end the line pel o lt D Use to create a free form shape e Click in the drawing area and begin to move mouse to create the shape When one side is complete le
40. ayer such as only doors This improves visibility by hiding unnecessary details at a critical time Refer to the following topics for more information Creating a new layer on page 67 Selecting a layer on page 68 e Renaming a layer on page 69 e Removing a layer on page 69 Moving objects between layers on page 70 Creating a new layer When the Graphics Editor opens the drawing area that displays represents layer zero or the background layer Use this layer to display the building structure or site map Create additional layers to display different devices such as doors readers micro controllers or digital inputs Some graphics maps may not require multiple layers To create a new layer follow these steps 1 From the Layer menu select Create New Layer and the window shown in Figure 32 displays with the layer number created when you selected this option Figure 32 Create New Layer window Create new layer E x New Layer Name Laer OK Cancel 2 Change the layer name to something more meaningful than Layer 2 such as Doors Click OK Refer to Removing a layer on page 69 for instructions on how to delete layers 68 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Selecting a layer Use the layer setting feature to select one or all ofthe layers to display When you are working with multiple layers you will need to make a layer active before you can make changes to the laye
41. bject type properties conditions when using the Overlay technique of creating a symbol scheme Table 4 lists the steps needed to implement new settings and references where you will find detailed instructions to complete these tasks Table4 Task overview Y Change the settings Refer to Using the Settings tab on page 24 for more information Y Change the priority of a Property Condition if you have configured a symbol to display by priority Refer to Using the Property Condition Priorities tab on page 25 for more information Y Assign a default map to an operator Refer to Using the Operator Settings tab on page 26 for more information Chapter 3 21 Graphics Parameters Overview Use Graphics Parameters to set the following parameters Blink Interval The Blink Interval is the rate in milliseconds between blinks on a link or a link area when a child map has a symbol in alarm Set this parameter to the number of milliseconds allowed between blinks See Figure 4 on page 24 Note This setting only affects links not animated icons e Number of Layers Layers may be used when you create maps to separate the types of devices represented on a map For example you can have a background layer as well as a layer for micro controllers another for readers and another for doors You can also choose to maintain layers when you import AutoCAD drawings Set this parameter to the number of layers that can be used to separate
42. cally See Using the Operator Settings tab on page 26 2 Select one of the following methods of opening a map 2a If you do not know in which facility the map is located from the menu bar select File and then Open The Open window shown in Figure 42 displays Figure 42 Open window Ta Available Server Displays uy NY Floor 01 sl Use the drop down list to select the graphics map you want to view Click OK 2b If you know in which facility the map is located you can open the map directly from the navigation pane by clicking on the facility to expand it and then clicking on the map description Figure 43 Navigation pane E ohh FACILITY C H floorplanc DI map 1C 8 map2c The Graphics Monitor automatically downloads the latest copy of the graphics map that exists in the database Chapter 6 79 Monitoring graphics maps To open a graphics map from the Picture Perfect Alarm Monitor follow these steps 1 From the Monitor menu select Alarm Monitor or select the Alarm Monitor icon from the toolbar Figure 44 Picture Perfect Alarm Monitor W Alarm Monitor zu P Alarm Monitor Badge Monitor Input Monitor Operator Monitor Status Monitor User Monitor Performance Monitor Alarm Monitor i Q x p ecu New Alarms 2 Total Alarms 8 Display is now active Highest Priority 20 2 Ifan alarm condition exists for a device that is represented on a graphics map a globe icon ii di
43. ck OK 4 The text displays on the drawing area with an active border surrounding the text Select the text and move it to the correct position Use the Font toolbar to change the text attributes e Use the Font drop down list to select the font e Use the Size drop down list to select the font size e Click the Bold icon 5 to change the font to bold e Click the Italic icon to change the font to italics Continue to the next section to save the graphics map 54 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Saving the graphics map To save the file follow these steps 1 From the File menu select Save If you are saving the map for the first time the Save As window displays Figure 18 Save As window CE jj x Save In C graphEditor Mi el le al a88 D TN GD 1 custom links jlx 3 6D 1jjix Ly 6D2jix 3 6D 3jix 3 6D 4jjix File Name v Save Cancel Files of Type jix 2 Enter the file name Click Save Note Graphics maps are automatically saved with a Ju extension in the following directory c avatar gmc lt Login ID gt graphEditor Importing images Importing gif jpg or jpeg images Graphics Monitoring and Control allows you to import gif jpeg or jpg files to use as background images for your maps A CAUTION Ifyou create animated gif files for use on symbols or maps there must not be any frame with a z
44. ck box and the Graphics Editor displays the active layer The remaining layers are visible while you make changes to the selected layer To view all the items on the active layer select the Edit menu and then Select All All the items on this layer are highlighted 60 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Linking graphics maps There are two types of links that can be used when linking graphics maps Alarm hierarchy links and Jump to only links An Alarm hierarchy link allows you to jump from a top level map to a lower level map in the hierarchy and it reflects alarm conditions on the lower level graphics maps If an alarm condition at an object on a lower level map occurs the alarm condition displays on each level of the map that is linked By right clicking on a link indicating an alarm is present on a lower level map a list of the maps in alarm displays and you can select any of those maps to view This type of link should be created from the top level downwards For example if a device on the computer room map is in alarm both alarm hierarchy links will blink The right click menu on both links will show the computer room map Building A k Alarm higrarchy link Vv Alarm hierarchy link V Computer Room A Jump to only link is used strictly to navigate between maps and does not reflect associated alarm conditions This type of link can be created in any direction For example you
45. cts is proprietary and furnished under license and can be used or copied only in accordance with the license terms THE ENCLOSED PROGRAM IS FURNISHED SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT RETENTION OF THE PROGRAM FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS OPENING OF THE SEALED WRAPPER IF ANY SURROUNDING THE PROGRAM OR USE OF THE PROGRAM IN ANY MANNER WILL BE CONSIDERED ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT TERMS IF THESE TERMS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE RETURN THE UNUSED PROGRAM AND ANY ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION TO GE FOR A FULL REFUND OF THE LICENSE FEE PAID FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE RETURN OF PROGRAMS ENCODED OR INCORPORATED WITHIN EQUIPMENT CONTACT THE NEAREST GE SALES OFFICE Use this product only for the purpose for which it was designed refer to the data sheet and user documentation For the latest product information contact your GE sales representative or visit us online at www gesecurity com Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 About this document 22123 JRanhe tee EA 1 About this document ec sesters bande tae toda di dee CREER REERECHRTARNC REIR Rape me Rel 2 Conventions used in this document 2 Notational and typographical conventions isssssssssssssssssssssss s ee 2 Safety terms arid sytmbols 4552 2 es ace swear nedens RIPE RI EP Ad Rt URN qose di EA MEE E ES 2 Related documentation eer rer rr reet ERE UE E ERU XR REEF E EX CHE KEE EN FR ERO 4 Contacting technical support 4 Getting starte
46. d instructions to complete these tasks Table 29 Task overview Y Open a graphics map Refer to Opening a graphics map on page 78 for more information Y Select the layer to view Refer to Selecting layers on page 80 for instructions on displaying different layers Y Issue commands to devices Refer to Issuing commands on page 81 Y Print graphics maps Refer to Printing graphics maps on page 83 for more information Chapter 6 Monitoring graphics maps Overview The Graphics Monitor allows an operator to view graphics maps monitor and respond to alarms and issue commands The graphics maps contain symbols which represent devices such as doors digital inputs readers or micro controllers When a condition changes the symbol placed on the graphics map changes to reflect the new condition For example when a door is forced open it can be in one of two conditions set or reset Each condition of each property is represented on the graphics map by a different symbol for example base condition is represented by a gray door icon e set condition is represented by a red door icon e reset condition is represented by a green door icon If you have multiple maps linked together the link icons on each map reflect the alarm states of the devices on the maps to which they are linked In addition a globe icon E displays on the Picture Perfect Alarm Monitor to indicate that one or more graphics displays are associate
47. d BETEN 5 OVGEIVIEW e E E E T a E E A E 6 Installing the softw re iescsckte s b RR nii RR RR E EEE N A EE EE ee EEEE EE PE 7 Minim m system FEQUITEMENTS conju as cose rain wares EE E EEE RE EE pa Ad E Ea NEERA 7 LIGENSING the SoftWare ismos eso quss NEEN SEENEN ed LER EEEO E 7 Installing Graphics Monitoring and Control on Picture Bertect 7 Configuring Picture Perfect ios d et ete EE hdd ad YR Rd AER LE REE OON bn ti 14 Quick Start Guide 5 eom nr ER RR RO RR ERE REA RS woven aw aoa s ae ER ELA cede 17 Graphics Parametels Lien a dA x RUE ORA Wa PR RE RR AC Ac Rd aa 19 Introdu ctioli o EEN er EEEE EEEN EEE ER IEXEA WIN EE REIR E E EUR E 20 OVERVIEW 21 About Graphics Parameters d EREN d ENEE o dE Bd UN dE AR edd P COMER ERE 22 Using Graphics Parameters 0 cece cece eee e ehh nem e ne 24 Using the Settings HOD E 24 Using the Property Condition Priorities tob e 25 Using the Operator Settings tab 1 rr EE br eR nes e EU e dE 26 Uploading Settings 3 esa teet teer ebore RIO E OE EENET EE TERRO P REED WERE EER TIVE 27 Closing Graphics Pararmetets 352 oon est RE RAE SEE TENEO toe DU dca E da NEUE RR RE 27 Creolna so he ebe Ud Foarb ba did qa S dud dbi 29 luces pue EREMO 30 OVCRVICW M MP 31 About the Symbol Editor ereiaro peer RII I ER EEE UIS ERU ea DIVER eve ede ter 32 Using the Symbol Editor ceci E e hr e tad e gx ER ER
48. d in the previous step HERE EE a aE aE aE AE EE EE EE aE AEE EE EE EE EE EEE EEE EE EAE EAE EAE dd E RE EEE EEE EEE AE E AE EAE EAE Select the filesystem for the Graphics Monitoring And Control database FE EE EE a aE aE aE EEE EE EE aE EEE EE EE EE EEE EEE EEE EE EE EE E E E E E E E E EE EEE EEE ERR Choice Filesystem Size MB 1 usr 4899 2 var 4190 3 home 513 4 4256 Choose the filesystem for the database 1 Note The recommended filesystem is the default usr A CAUTION The Graphics Monitoring and Control database table files graphdbs and graphbbs reside in the selected file system for example usr informixdb graphdbs Do NOT remove these files or you will have to re install the operating system 15 Based on the size in MB choose the filesystem you want to use from 1 to 4 You are asked to confirm 12 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual 16 Selected file system usr Do you wish to use this file system y n y To accept the filesystem type y Messages similar to the following display Reading Graphics Monitoring and Control files from media This may take several minutes Reading Graphics Monitoring and Control files from media The files have been read from the media No errors detected Graphics Database location is usr informixdb Creating directory for Graphics database files Creating Graphics database files Setting permis
49. d with the device that is in alarm When you select the globe icon the Graphics Monitor launches the associated graphic display If more than one map is associated with the device a list of those maps displays from which you may make a selection See Opening a graphics map on page 78 76 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual About the Graphics Monitor To display the Graphics Monitor follow these steps 1 From your host system open the Graphics Monitor e Picture Perfect From the Monitor menu select Graphics Monitor or select the Graphics Monitor icon from the toolbar The Graphics Monitor shown in Figure 41 displays Figure 41 Graphics Monitor window Splitter bar and pointers Title bar Gh FACILITY A Gh FACILITY B D ohh FACILITY C 1 floorplan Navigation pane E map 1C H map2c El fh GLOBAL Sample Text A x Text Entry Link Symbol Base Icon Chapter 6 Monitoring graphics maps Table 30 Graphics Monitor window Element Description Title bar Displays the window title Graphics Monitor as well as the window number Menu bar The Graphics Monitor menu bar provides access to the following menus File Layer Help For more information see Table 31 through Table 33 Navigation pane Graphics maps are organized according to their facility The items that display in the navigation pane are determined by an operator s permi
50. display all door properties and conditions The way you create your symbol scheme depends on the way in which you choose to display this information See Using the Symbol Editor on page 36 for more information Once a symbol scheme is created use the Upload button to copy it to the database Once the symbol scheme is copied to the database it is ready to use with the Graphics Editor to create display maps and is also available to other users Refer to Creating graphics maps on page 41 for more information 32 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual About the Symbol Editor From your host system open the Symbol Editor e Picture Perfect From the Configuration menu select Symbol Editor or select the Symbol Editor icon from the toolbar The Symbol Editor window shown in Figure 8 displays Figure 8 Symbol Editor window Title bar Symbol Edito Facilities Micros Inputs Outputs Doors And Readers Elevators Alarms Time Zones Symbol Editor Symbol Editor File Help Toolbar p gt Ota x gA Menu bar gt Existing Symbols DOOR 1 Door Doors INPUT 1 MICRO 1 reader1 Sample Door Decoration Scheme Sample Door Overlay Scheme Symbol Name Base Icon Sample Door Decoration Scheme Browse Object Type Associations Property Door v Initially Transparent Condition AE oor Forced Open Door Forc
51. e is longer the extra characters will be truncated The layer name is case sensitive Note Imported layers cannot be renamed 3 Click OK Removing a layer If you create too many layers or if you do not need all the layers in the graphics map you can remove the extra layers The last layer cannot be removed To remove a layer from your display follow these steps 1 From the Layer menu select Remove Layer The Select Layer window in Figure 35 displays with a drop down list Figure 35 Select Layer window e Select Layer To Remove Va Doors Cancel 2 Use the drop down list to select the layer you want to remove from the drawing 3 Click OK CAUTION When you remove a layer all of the objects on that layer are also removed 70 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Moving objects between layers When you are working with multiple layers you may want to rearrange the objects by moving them to another layer To move an object to a different layer follow these steps 1 First select the object you want to move 2 From the Layer menu select Move Selected Objects The Select Layer window as shown in Figure 36 displays Figure 56 Select Layer window x Select destination layer Layer 0 3 Use the drop down list to select the correct destination layer This is the location where the object will be moved 4 Click OK Managing graphics map files
52. ed Open Door Held Open Door Held Open Door Pre Alarm Door Pre Alarm Invalid Badge Invalid Badge Set Reset Occurred Acknowledged j icon 1 Active A E Chapter 4 Creating symbols Table 12 Symbol Editor fields and description Field name Description Title bar Displays the name of the window Symbol Editor Menu bar The Symbol Editor menu bar provides access to the following menus File Help For more information see Table 13 and Table 14 i Use to create a new symbol scheme Refer to Using the Symbol Editor on page 36 for more information Save Use to save a symbol scheme to the hard drive To publish the symbol scheme for use with the Graphics Editor it must be uploaded to the database Refer to Upload and Download for more information x pie Use to delete a symbol scheme from the hard drive To delete a symbol scheme from the database refer to Deleting a symbol scheme from the hard drive on page 40 Upload and Download EZ Use to upload new or modified symbol schemes to the database Use to download a symbol scheme from the database to the local computer to make changes After the symbol scheme has been modified and you are ready to publish the changes click Upload Refer to Uploading a symbol scheme on page 39 and Downloading a symbol scheme on page 39 for more information Existing Symbols Displays a list of previously d
53. efined symbol schemes in alphabetical order Symbol Name Use this field to enter a name identifying a new symbol scheme Use up to 128 characters Symbol names cannot contain any of the following characters 2 2 lt gt Base Icon Displays the icon representing the device in its initial condition This icon displays in the Graphics Editor Show Symbols window Refer to Show Symbols on page 45 for more information Browse Click Browse to locate the folder with the base icon you want to use Object Type Use this drop down list to select an object type such as Door Digital Input Micro or Reader Associations Initially Transparent Select this check box to make the symbol for the base icon transparent until an alarm occurs Property Displays the characteristics of the object type selected For example if Door is selected the properties include Door Forced Open Door Held Open and Door Pre Alarm Refer to Table 15 for a complete list Condition Displays the appropriate condition for the property Refer to Table 15 for a complete list Icon Displays the image icon associated with the condition Use the Active check box to enable the icon Active Click the Active check box and the Attach window displays Select the graphic image you want to represent the condition Click Attach A check mark displays to indicate this property is now enabled in the symbol When the Active check box is selected the
54. en the Graphics Editor Picture Perfect From the Configuration menu select Graphics Editor or select the Graphics Editor icon from the toolbar 2 The Graphics Editor window shown in Figure 12 displays Figure 12 Graphics Editor window Font toolbar Title bar Graphics ater Facilities Micros Inputs Outputs Dpors And Readers Elevators Alarms Graphics Editor Menu bar p File Edit Placement Transform Utilities ECDC aaa EZ Drawing tools CANE 1ST STREET BANYAN RD SERVICE RD GH LE is ee NNNNNNNNSN LALA gg hh Import JPG GIF File Create Link Create Hyperlink Area Show Symbols Import AutoCAD Drawing 2ND STREET RS Sieg Create Command Group Status Bar b Active Layer Layer 0 Chapter 5 Creating graphics maps Table 17 Graphics Editor elements and description Element Description Title bar Displays the program name Graphics Editor as well as the window number Menu bar The Graphics Editor menu bar provides access to the following menus File Edit Placement Transform Utilities Zoom Layer Help For more information see Table 18 through Table 25 Font toolbar GEsansLight45 bj If fonts used in the drawing are unavailable on the workstation where the drawing is Use the drop down lists to select a font type and font size The available fonts are determi
55. er describes how to create a symbol scheme with icons representing devices such as doors readers digital inputs and micro controllers In this chapter I v n UT 30 d 10 ERE MEE 31 About the Symbol Editor 32 Using the Symbol Edior A1 d e coe EE eR eed EEN A 36 Managing Symbol Editor ies 39 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Introduction This feature allows you to create symbol schemes that represent the various conditions of your devices by associating icons for each condition of each device property Table 11 lists the steps needed to create a symbol scheme and references where you will find detailed instructions to complete these tasks Table 11 Task overview Y Associate icons to each condition for each property of each object type Refer to Using the Symbol Editor on page 36 for more information Y Upload the symbol scheme to the database Refer to Uploading a symbol scheme on page 39 for instructions on how to upload the symbol scheme to the database Y Place the symbols on your graphics maps and associate them to the devices they represent Refer to Configuring Symbols on page 52 for instructions on how to associate a symbol to a specific device Chapter 4 31 Creating symbols Overview Use the Symbol Editor shown in Figure 6 on page 32 to associate icons with conditions of properties of device types such as doors readers digital inputs and micro contr
56. erfect license key may need to be updated to include GRAPHICS MAPS If you experience problems with your license key execute cas bin skver which will either verify that you Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual have a valid license key or provide you with information regarding the problem If the list of licensed products includes GRAPHICS MAPS then your system is licensed properly If not contact GE Security Customer Support as follows Have the barcode from the software box and machine seed key available Telephone 1 888 437 3287 option 5 e Email gesecurity licenses ge com You will also have to provide the following information End user company name address and return phone or fax number e Business Partner name and address e Sales order number Installing the software Follow these steps to install Graphics Monitoring and Control after the Picture Perfect base system has been installed Note In an Enterprise system only install Graphics Monitoring and Control on the network subhosts not on the network host To install the Graphics Monitoring and Control package 1 Logonas ppadmin and open a terminal window 2 Type the following to shut down Picture Perfect cas bin profile rc pperf k 3 Switch users to root by typing the following command Enter your root password and then press 4 Insert the Picture Perfect v4 5 Installation DVD into your server Wait for the DVD ROM LED
57. ero delay time as this results in 100 CPU usage Should this occur you need to log off and close all browsers in order to recover To import an image follow these steps 1 From the Graphics Editor toolbar click the Import JPG GIF icon El The window in Figure 19 displays Chapter 5 55 Creating graphics maps Figure 19 Open window Look In C images M el LA c Tre 3 911 Called gif 3 CircleBlue16 gif TN AnimatedCheckedGreenWhite gif TD CircleDarkBlue16 gif TN CameraBlue16 gif 3 CircleDarkRed16 gif DB CameraRed16 gif IN CircleGreen16 gif DB campus jpg IN CircleRed16 gif TN CheckedRedwnite gif 3 CircleYellow16 gif gt FileName Files of Type gif jpeg jpg hd Open Cancel 2 Navigate to the folder and select the drawing name you want to import The name displays in the File Name field Click Open 3 The image appears on the map and you can move and resize it as desired 4 Using the Layer menu create a new layer to isolate the imported image as the background layer See Graphics Editor Layer menu on page 48 for more information Importing AutoCAD dxf drawings Graphics Monitoring and Control allows you to import site maps or drawings created with AutoCAD Only two dimensional drawings are supported model information in drawings is not used When you import an AutoCAD drawing it must be saved in a DXF R12 format You can select which lay
58. ers you want to import If you want the site map or drawing to remain as one object no further steps are required However if you want to maintain the layers use the Edit Objects feature after the drawing is imported These layers can be deleted later if not used Imported layer names cannot be changed Refer to Maintain layers in AutoCAD drawings on page 59 for more information Tips on importing AutoCAD dxf drawings 1 AutoCAD drawing import is performed by first exporting the AutoCAD drawing from within the AutoCAD product to a DXF file The graphics software accepts DXF files formatted to AutoCAD version R12 2 Architectural drawings are not well suited for use as background images on graphics maps There may be extraneous details in the drawing that are not necessary for the background image but can have a significant negative impact on the success of the import You should create a copy of the original drawing and remove any unnecessary objects from the copy as they can affect the performance of the application Here are some things to look for There should not be any objects in the z axis Graphics maps are two dimensional and attempts to represent data in the third dimension often produce distorted images Remove all objects in the z axis direction Ifthe original drawing uses a z axis or 3 D view perspective change the view to 2 D before exporting the drawing to a DXF file format 56 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitor
59. es to this color when an alarm occurs e Click the Browse button to display the Choose Alarm Color window Select a color and click OK 9 Click Save Example 2 Linking two maps To create Alarm hierarchy links using the Create Link icon 9 follow these steps 1 From your host system open the Graphics Editor Picture Perfect From the Configuration menu select Graphics Editor or select the Graphics Editor icon from the toolbar 2 Click File and then Open LA Select the map file you want to use The file will have a jlx extension 4 Click the Create Link icon on the toolbar as shown in F igure 27 The icon displays in the upper left hand corner of the drawing area 5 Drag the icon to the appropriate location on the graphics map 6 Right click the Link 9 icon to display the Configure Link button as shown in Figure 27 Figure 27 Configure Link button CRW Link Icon Q Configure Link 7 Click Configure Link to display the Link Settings window in Figure 28 64 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Figure 28 Link Settings window Link Settings Link To Graphics Map Custom Link Image Browse Symbol used for Alarm hierarchy Jump to only Alarm Indication Blinking Custom Alarm Indication Image 8 Use the Link to Graphics Map list to select the graphics map you want to display when the Link ic
60. ft click to change direction e When finished right click to complete the shape New Path Use to create a set of straight cubic or quadratic segments The Path Tools window displays with four m segment types straight line isometric two dimensional and three dimensional Js Left click to create each point Right click to complete the shape Text Entry Use to add text to the drawing mm Click in the drawing area and the Text Input window displays Enter the text you want to add to the D I drawing and click OK Resize the text by stretching or shrinking the text in the drawing area Array Use to draw a grid with four columns and four rows This can be a square or rectangle shape H Click in the drawing area where you want the grid to display and move the mouse until the grid is the size you want Resize by stretching or shrinking the grid in the drawing area KS 2 l Use to draw a connection between objects Click on a sizing handle of one object and then click on a sizing handle of the object to which you wish to link As you move one of the objects the link remains connected to the other object Orthogonal Link Bi Use to draw a connection with two or more calibration points between objects Click on a sizing handle of one object click the first calibration point continue to click any remaining calibration points and finally Click on a sizing handle of the object to which you are connecting
61. he Graphics Viewer window This will allow you to determine a good scaling for the drawing 4 The proper use of AutoCAD drawings is based on a producing a series of drawings at increasing levels of detail Because full site plans are so large in scale a single drawing is not suited for monitoring purposes when showing device symbols within rooms Our recommended approach for using AutoCAD drawings is as follows Use your site level drawing as the background for the top level graphics map Follow the guidelines in step 2 above to achieve a reasonable representation of your site Place links on this graphics map but not symbols where these links are connected to your more detailed maps Table 28 Troubleshooting AutoCAD import problems Problem description Associated tip see above Solution Import takes a very long time 2 This is an indication that the DXF file is too large and contains unnecessary objects resulting from cross hatching and object fills If your DXF file size is more than 5 MB mega bytes it is too large and most likely contains these types of objects They should be removed The drawing appears 2 This is an indication that there are outlying objects far removed from the compressed and occupies only relevant data area of the drawing These outliers should be removed a small porting of the graphics editor map window after the import completes The imported drawing is too 3 and 4 Decrease the scaling
62. he Symbol Editor icon from the toolbar The Symbol Editor shown in Figure 8 on page 32 displays Enter the name of the symbol scheme in the Symbol Name field Select the type from the Object Type drop down list The appropriate properties and conditions for that object type are displayed Click Browse to select the file you want to use as an icon to represent the base icon For example for a Door use a gray door image Click Attach The icon displays in the Base Icon window The Graphics Editor will use this image to represent the symbol scheme Select the Active check box to display the Attach window Select the image you want to display for each condition of each property The image should be the same size as the base icon image and it should NOT be transparent For example for a Door Forced Open use a red door image Place the new icon the red door image over the base icon the gray door image Click Attach This image displays on the map when an associated device property has that condition value The Active check box displays a check mark indicating this image has been associated with the condition Click Save H when you are finished If you want to create another symbol scheme click New D to clear the information and continue making new selections To create multiple symbol schemes using the same device types select the symbol scheme you want to use change the name and click Save EI From the Windows menu click Exit to c
63. ices that could result in equipment damage or serious personal injury Chapter 1 About this document Related documentation If you want to investigate related topics these other documents may prove helpful GE Security Picture Perfect 4 5 User Manual e GE Security Picture Perfect 4 5 Installation Manual Contacting technical support For assistance installing operating maintaining and troubleshooting this product refer to this document and any other documentation provided If you still have questions you may contact technical support during normal business hours Monday through Friday excluding holidays between 8 a m and 7 p m Eastern Time GE Security United States 1 888 437 3287 Asia 852 2907 8108 Australia 61 3 9259 4700 Europe 48 58 326 22 40 Latin America 503 885 5700 3 4 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Chapter 2 Getting started This chapter provides an overview of the Graphics Monitoring and Control system and instructions for installing it In this chapter eg nb beeen Petaa beta EE bpd eetaced 6 Instalar INE BOWER Lu oes eme EE waa e ue erc 7 Quick Sart Guide o deg SEN EN AER e RR Zeg Gr oe Russ Ree s 17 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Overview Graphics Monitoring and Control allows you to use site maps of your premises and associate symbols graphic images or icons to object types such as doors readers micro contro
64. ill Line Color palette Select a fill color and click OK Pattern Transparency Click to display the fill color in the drawn image or a shape drawn with the Create Hyperlink Area 9 p tool Click to remove the fill color When you remove the fill color only the pattern displays with a white background Fill Styles Click to apply a pattern to the image Use Fill Color to select a color for the pattern Line Thickness Select the line thickness from 0 to 6 Line Styles Select the line style such as solid dotted or dashed Arrow Style Select the type of arrow pattern to apply to the line Transparency Factor Use the slider to indicate the brightness of the line and fill color 100 is the brightest Chapter 5 51 Creating graphics maps Creating a graphics map A graphics map is composed of a basic site map and symbols representing devices and their associated properties and conditions To create a graphics map follow these steps 1 From your host system open the Graphics Editor Picture Perfect From the Configuration menu select Graphics Editor or select the Graphics Editor icon from the toolbar 2 Using the Graphics Editor drawing tools create the background layer of the graphics map e Ifyou have an existing map in a jpg or gif format use the Import JPG GIF File icon to import the map file Refer to Import JPG GIF File in Table 17 on page 45 for more information on how to do this e Ifyou have an existing map in
65. ing and Control User Manual Locate and remove all outlying objects that are not part of the main drawing Some of these objects may be hidden in different layers and might be difficult to locate These outliers force the drawing scale to be unnecessarily large which has the effect of reducing the size of the drawing in the attempt to fit all of the data within the map viewing area This is the most frequently occurring problem affecting import results e Remove all occurrences of cross hatching or object fills Although AutoCAD represents these objects compactly within the original drawing file when the drawing is exported the DXF format the output produced by AutoCAD contains many individual lines that AutoCAD draws to achieve this effect on the screen Unnecessary data significantly increases import time from seconds to minutes and imposes excessive memory requirements for loading the map in the application 3 The graphics software imports the drawing data into its window at the fixed size specified in the DXF file Therefore it is extremely important to adjust the scaling of the AutoCAD drawing to a suitable size It may be necessary to adjust the scaling in the original drawing try the import re adjust the scaling and try the import again until a satisfactory result is achieved Also note that before performing import operations you should adjust the size of the Graphics Editor window to about the same size as you intend to use for t
66. ion Li Custom Command Group Image Device Type Door NA Device Selection Method By Facilities NA Choose Current Selection 4 Inthe Description field specify a text description for the command group This description will be displayed as a tooltip for the command group icon 5 Ifyou want to change the default icon click Custom Command Group Image to specify an icon to represent the command group Click Reset to restore the default icon 6 From the Object Type drop down list select the object type Currently this field is restricted to the device type Doors 7 From the Device Selection drop down list choose the method you wish to use to select the devices for the command group e By Facilities Custom Selection All On This Map Chapter 5 67 Creating graphics maps 8 Click Save HI Working with layers Layers are defined as single transparent drawing surfaces that lay on top of one another much like pages in a notebook Layers give you the ability to see each layer through the others above it or see each layer individually Layers allow you to move or edit objects on any layer without disturbing the objects on other layers A graphics map can be created with multiple layers to group devices such as doors readers micro controllers or digital inputs When viewed using the Graphics Monitor an operator can choose to view all the layers or select a specific l
67. ject type Image A graphic that represents a layout upon which symbols are placed Layer Layers are used to separate the types of devices represented on a map For example you can have a background layer as well as a layer for micro controllers another for readers and another for doors Link A bridge or connection between two graphics maps Object Type Devices specific to your system such as micro controllers doors readers or digital inputs Property A characteristic of a device such as a door that has been forced open The properties that display are appropriate for the selected object type Symbol scheme A collection of graphic images or icons representing each condition of each device property Symbol An instance or use of a symbol scheme on a graphics map 86 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Index Acknowledged DE 35 Long c iia 33 Importing AutoCAD dxf drawings eerte 55 Maintain layers in AutoCAD drawings sss 59 Auto Launch Display in New Viewer Xii o 33 Ij yc T 20 21 Iul e 50 UO 49 Command E 6 45 66 85 DOE T P 66 Create Command Group aiit tire terae e 45 Communication Failure sese 35 Condition etico oc rene Seen 6 33 51 85 DAS M NR 75 EE 43 75 E
68. ke it easier to trace an irregular shaped border e When you are finished right click to end the path and apply the default graphic attributes e Double click in the area to display the Graphics Attributes window Use to adjust border lines and change the default attributes such as color pattern line brightness Refer to Changing Graphic attributes on page 50 for instructions Right click to display the Configure Link button Click again to display the Hyperlink Area Settings window as shown in Figure 26 on page 62 Figure 26 Hyperlink Area Settings window Hyperlink Area Settings Ei Link To Graphics Map Browse i Initially Transparent Alarm Indication Blinking Custom Alarm Indication Color Save Cancel Chapter 5 63 Creating graphics maps 6 Usethe Link to Graphics Map list to select the graphics map you want to display when the hyperlink image is selected on the Graphics Monitor 7 Select the Initially Transparent check box if you want the hyperlink border to be transparent when there is no alarm condition Clear the check box to display the hyperlink border 8 Select how you want the alarm indication to display The options are Blinking causes the hyperlink area to blink when an alarm occurs The blink interval setting can be configured in Graphics Parameters e Custom Alarm Indication Color allows you to select a color The hyperlink border around the image chang
69. llers or digital inputs When the condition of a device property changes one or more of the symbols changes its appearance based on the condition if configured to do so The following terms are used throughout this manual and are defined as follows Table 1 Glossary of terms Term Definition Command Group Multiple devices of the same type configured to be controlled by a single icon Condition The possible values for a device property such as set or reset Graphics map A collection of images drawings symbols text links and command groups that form a graphical representation of the physical or logical layout of a site Icon A graphic image representing a condition of a device property Link A bridge or connection between two graphics maps Object type Devices specific to your system such as micro controllers doors readers or digital inputs Property A characteristic of a device such as a door that has been forced open The properties that display are appropriate for the selected object type Symbol scheme A collection of graphic images or icons representing each condition of each device property Symbol A component of a symbol scheme consisting of a single graphic image or icon The icon represents a specific condition of a device property Graphics Monitoring and Control consists of four applications that allow you to edit link and monitor graphics maps These applicati
70. lose the Symbol Editor window 38 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Display using the Decoration technique This technique displays all alarm state symbols of a device This approach incorporates more detail in the display but requires more recognition on the part of the operator and could take up more space on the map l From your host system open the Symbol Editor e Picture Perfect From the Configuration menu select Symbol Editor or select the Symbol Editor icon from the toolbar The Symbol Editor shown in Figure 8 on page 32 displays Enter the name of the symbol scheme in the Symbol Name field Select the type from the Object Type drop down list The appropriate properties and conditions for that object type display Click Browse to select the file you want to use as an icon to represent the base icon For example for a Door use a gray door image This image should NOT be transparent Click Attach The icon displays in the Base Icon window The Graphics Editor will use this image to represent the symbol scheme Select the Active check box to display the Attach window Select the image you want to display for each condition of each property For example for a Door Forced Open use a red X The image can be any size but it should have a transparent background You may place this image anywhere relative to the base icon or on top of the base icon Click Attach This image displays on the m
71. meters S o o Symbol Editor bk o 8 o Results amp records If the Graphics Monitoring and Control package was installed successfully the Graphics Monitoring and Control forms will appear on the list of Page Level Permissions 5 Select the appropriate permission for each of the forms Graphics Monitor Graphics Editor Symbol Editor and Graphics Parameters For example you may want a guard to be able to view the Graphics Monitor as illustrated in Figure 2 6 Click Save 7 Log off of Picture Perfect and log back on as an operator with the updated permission The following Graphics Monitoring and Control menu items will now be available depending on the permission granted to the operator Table 3 Graphics Monitoring and Control menu items Picture Perfect primary navigation menu item Graphics Monitoring and Control menu item Monitor Graphics Monitor Configuration Graphics Editor Configuration Symbol Editor Setup Graphics Parameters 16 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual 8 To get started refer to the following sections of this manual e First use Graphics Parameters to define system wide settings for your maps See Chapter 3 Next use the Symbol Editor to create a symbol scheme for each object type A symbol scheme is a collection of icons representing the different conditions for each pro
72. n True or False This value is automatically populated when a field is selected if no field is selected this value is blank Default The default number used for the selected field This value is automatically populated when a field is selected if no field is selected this value is blank Reset Click to change the default number used for the selected field Click Save to save this setting and upload it to the database for use as the default by the Graphics Editor Chapter 3 25 Graphics Parameters To change a setting follow these steps l Que Ris eps ope TR From your host system open Graphics Parameters e Picture Perfect From the Setup menu select Graphics Parameters or select the Graphics Parameters icon from the toolbar If necessary click the Settings tab Highlight the name of the setting and double click on the value that you want to change Enter the new value you want to apply in the Value field Click Save when you are finished Click Upload to upload to the database Using the Property Condition Priorities tab Use this option if you choose to display the symbols on your maps by highest priority The highest priority property condition displays on the map when icons are overlayed See Overlay on page 31 for more information on this technique Figure 5 Graphics Parameters window Property Condition Priorities tab Table 9 amp f Graphics Parameters System Parameters Printers Work
73. nd click OK To abort the operation click Cancel Chapter 6 83 Monitoring graphics maps Printing graphics maps To print a graphics map follow these steps 1 From the File menu select Print The Print view window shown in Figure 48 displays Figure 48 Print view window E print vier x Paper view selection Pages Preview Paper format A4 Paper width n Paper height 29 7 Top margin 254 Bottom margin 2 54 Left margin 254 Right margin 254 Orientation fl Lr Unit cm C inch Default Print Close 2 Onthe Paper tab use the Paper format drop down list to select the correct paper size The measurements and margins display for the selected paper format The default setting is A4 Select the unit of measurement to display Click the appropriate option button to select centimeters or inches e Select the paper orientation Click the portrait icon or landscape icon C to change the orientation e Ifyou select a custom paper format enter the paper width and height and margins for the graphics map Click Default to discard the changes and return to the default settings 3 Onthe View selection tab you can adjust the position of the graphics map on the page Use the Start X and Start Y to change the position of the display Click Apply when you are finished making adjustments 4 Onthe Pages tab you can adjust the position size resolution and indic
74. nd a list of actions available to the operator Figure 46 Graphics map action menu Acknowledge Door Forced Open Alarm Lock Door Unlock Door With Duration Unlock Door Table 35 Lock Unlock options Option Description Acknowledge Door Forced Open Alarm If the device is in an alarm state selecting this action causes the Alarm Response window to display If the command is not available it will appear dimmed Lock Door Locks the door until reset by an operator using the unlock command Unlock Door With Duration Unlocks the door the number of seconds specified in the drop down list Refer to Unlock door with duration for more information Unlock Door Unlocks the door permanently until changed by an operator 82 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Unlock door with duration To unlock a door for a specified duration follow these steps 1 Select Unlock Door With Duration The window shown in Figure 47 displays Figure 47 Lock and unlock door options z Unlock Door With Duration for 00 1 00 DOOR Min Duration seconds Max Type Default o cae 2 The default Unlock Door time is 5 seconds To change the amount of time the door is to remain unlocked in this instance enter an integer in the Value field within the Min Max range that is from to 120 seconds 3 Do one of the following To revert to the default click Reset To execute the comma
75. ned by the workstation where the Graphics Editor is being used to create drawings displayed substitute fonts are used Select the icons to make the font bold D or italic i Drawing tools Refer to Using the Drawing tools on page 49 for instructions on how to use these drawing tools Import JPG GIF File Displays the Open window which allows you to select a gif or jpg file to use as the background layer Refer to Importing gif jpg or jpeg images on page 54 for more information Create Link o Create Hyperlink Area ici Links two graphics maps together either to link alarms or simply as a navigational jump The link icon displays on the graphics map when it is viewed with the Graphics Monitor Click it to display the associated map Refer to Linking graphics maps on page 60 for instructions on how to link maps Use the Create Hyperlink Area icon to draw a border around an irregular shape creating a custom hyperlink path on a graphics map Refer to Linking graphics maps on page 60 for instructions on how to link maps Show Symbols A Displays the Symbols window The Symbols window displays the base icons for each symbol created using the Symbol Editor Tabs are used to group the symbols with their associated devices such as Digital Input Micro Reader or Door Use the tooltips to identify the symbol name Import AutoCAD Drawing Displays the Import AutoCAD Drawing window which allow
76. ng icons When creating a symbol scheme you can select from the default icons provided or you can create customized icons Using default icons For base icons or those used as overlay icons select from the default icons located in c avatar gmc lt username gt visEditor icons base28x28 For the smaller decoration images those placed on or around a base icon to indicate a property condition select from the default icons located in c avatar gmc lt username gt visEditor icons decorations16x16 Using customized icons Graphics in several formats are supported including gif and jpg The maximum size for symbol icons is 32 x 32 pixels A CAUTION If you create animated gif files for use on symbols or maps there must not be any frame with a zero delay time as this results in 100 CPU usage on the client Should this occur you need to log off and close all browsers in order to recover Certain image formats such as gif support the concept of transparency When a transparent image is placed on top of the base image the base image can show through This technique allows you to use AutoCAD drawings or other backgrounds more effectively and is recommended when developing customized icons In transparent images all background pixels not contributing to the actual image should be transparent For example if the transparent image is a rectangle all pixels not on the line forming the rectangle should be transparent
77. nteger Auto Launch Displays In New Window No Default 16 sess Table 8 Graphics Parameters Settings tab fields and description Field name Description Blink Interval Number of Layers Auto Launch Displays in New Set this parameter to the number of milliseconds allowed between blinks on a link when a child display has a symbol in alarm This setting only affects links not animated icons The number of layers that may be used when creating a map Layers allow you to segregate the types of devices on the map for instance you can choose to view only the layer containing micros Note Ifthe number entered is outside the range defined by the Min Max values it appears in red This indicates an invalid value and the Save and Upload buttons are disabled Set to Yes to launch a new Graphics Monitor window when an alarm that has an associated map is selected on the Alarm Monitor Otherwise an existing window is used Window Min The minimum number that can be assigned to the selected field This value is automatically populated when a field is selected if no field is selected this value is blank Max The maximum number that can be assigned to the selected field This value is automatically populated when a field is selected if no field is selected this value is blank Type The type of entry you can make in the Value field either Integer a numeric value or Boolea
78. of the drawing re export another DXF file and re do small for placing symbols which obscure important details the import You may have to repeat this operation until a desirable result is obtained If your site is complex or has many buildings or other locations to be monitored you should create additional drawings from the original where these new drawings cover only specific areas of the site but at a lower level of scaling The proper approach to using AutoCAD drawings is to produce a series of drawings each showing a greater level of detail and then to link them in a manner that allows you to drill down to the lower level of maps using the link objects provided by the graphics software Chapter 5 57 Creating graphics maps Table 28 Troubleshooting AutoCAD import problems Associated tip Problem description see above Solution The imported image is 1 The most likely cause of this problem is that the exported DXF file is not in extremely distorted not visible a format supported by the graphics software import feature If that is the or is missing details from the case objects may have been created in a form not recognized by the drawing import software and were therefore deleted or improperly constructed during the import To import an AutoCAD drawing follow these steps 1 From the File menu select Import AutoCAD Drawing or click the Import AutoCAD Drawing icon H on the toolbar The window in Figu
79. ollers The icons represent the condition such as set and reset for each object type property This collection of icons and specific attributes represents a symbol scheme or symbol Before you define a symbol scheme decide the way you want the status of an object type to display on a graphics map You may select either of the following techniques Overlay Technique by which only one property condition is visible at a time governed by the Property Condition Priorities This results in a less cluttered display but is limited in the level of detail included The system provides default sets of icons in multiple colors For example you may choose to have a gray door icon represent a door device in the initial state and have it replaced with a red door icon when a door forced open condition occurs Decoration Technique by which multiple property conditions are visible simultaneously This approach incorporates more detail in the display but requires more recognition on the part of the operator and requires more space on a graphics map He The system provides two sizes of default icons 28x28 for the base icons and 16x16 for the smaller decoration icons that are place around the base icon See Display using the Overlay technique on page 37 for more information on how to use the default icons These two techniques can be applied on a per device basis For example you can choose to display micro properties and conditions by priority but
80. on 9 Is selected on the Graphics Monitor 9 Click the Alarm hierarchy radio button to indicate that this symbol is to be used for linking alarms 10 Select the appropriate option to indicate how the hyperlink image changes when an alarm condition occurs The options are e Select Blinking if you want the hyperlink image to blink when an alarm condition occurs The blink interval setting can be configured in Graphics Parameters Select Custom Alarm Indication Image if you want to select a different icon to display when an alarm condition occurs Use the Browse button to navigate to the folder with the graphic image you want to display on the graphics map to represent the alarm condition 11 Click Save 12 In the Graphics Editor window use the text tool to add a label to identify the link Refer to Adding text labels to the graphics map on page 53 13 Save your work and upload the new graphics map to the database Creating Jump to only links You can create Jump to only links using the Create Link icon 9 To create Jump to only links follow these steps 1 From your host system open the Graphics Editor e Picture Perfect From the Configuration menu select Graphics Editor or select the Graphics Editor icon from the toolbar 2 Click File and then Open 3 Select the map file you want to use The file will have a jlx extension Figure 29 Figure 30 10 11 12 Chapter 5 65 Creating graphics maps Click
81. ons are e Graphics Parameters allows you to set parameters for a graphics map You can define the number of layers that can be used to separate object types and the rate at which links blink to identify a graphics map in alarm Refer to Graphics Parameters on page 19 for more information Symbol Editor allows you to associate object types such as doors readers digital inputs or micro controllers with icons representing properties and conditions Use the Symbol Editor to create delete save upload and download symbol schemes Refer to Creating symbols on page 29 for more information Graphics Editor allows you to place symbols representing devices such as doors readers digital inputs or micro controllers on graphics maps For example start with a floor plan and place symbols on the map to indicate their location and then link these symbols to a physical device In addition you can add text to create labels and print the graphics maps The Graphics Editor also allows you to import at jpg jpeg or AutoCAD dxf files to be used in creating your graphics maps Refer to Creating graphics maps on page 41 for more information Chapter 2 Getting started e Graphics Monitor provides a graphical view of the premises and allows an operator to locate alarms or events as they occur such as a door held open alarm Operators can issue commands such as locking and unlocking doors Refer to Monitoring graphics maps on page 73 for
82. ons or concerns To use this document effectively you should have the following minimum qualifications abasic knowledge of your access control system and abasic knowledge of general concepts associated with graphical editors Read these instructions and all ancillary documentation entirely before installing or operating this product The most current versions of this and related documentation may be found on our website Note A qualified service person complying with all applicable codes should perform all required hardware installation Conventions used in this document Notational and typographical conventions The following conventions are used in this document Bold Menu items and buttons Italic Emphasis of an instruction or point special terms File names path names windows panes tabs fields variables and other GUI elements Titles of books and various documents Monospace Text that displays on the computer screen Programming or coding sequences Blue italic Hyperlinks to cross references related topics and URL addresses Safety terms and symbols These terms may appear in this manual A CAUTION Improper use may cause equipment damage Cautions identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to the equipment or other property A WARNING Improper use could cause equipment damage or serious personal injury Warnings identify conditions or pract
83. ontrol package Is this correct y n y To install the package type y The package installation begins and messages similar to the following display Installing graph Picture Perfect Multi package Installation 4 5 04 10 09 9 10 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Copyright C 1989 2009 GE Security Inc Installing from image in media Linux pp Do you want to install the Picture Perfect GRAPH Package y n y 11 To continue the installation type y The installation continues and messages similar to the following display Picture Perfect NLS Text Save 4 0 01 16 06 Copyright C 2000 2006 GE Security Tue Sep 8 08 04 55 EDT 2009 This package has no nls or help files to save Picture Perfect GRAPH Installation Procedure Version 4 5 04 13 09 Copyright C 1989 2009 GE Security Inc The installation performs the following steps 1 Ensures Picture Perfect packages installed at proper patch levels Determines if there is adequate disk space 2 3 Loads the Graphics Monitoring And Control Software 4 Creates the necessary database tables When this script asks you questions a default answer is shown in brackets next to the question To use the default answer press Enter in response to the question Otherwise type one of the other suggested responses n means no and y means yes Continue the installation y n
84. oor plan 10 07 jlx 1st floor plan 1203 jlx 1st floor plan with intercom system jlx acme campus jlx boca site plan jlx card shop 2003 jlx lasite boca jlx ja sites old jlx ja sites jlx oor 1 ilx Refresh Remove Cancel 2 Select the Resource Type Graphics Maps or Images from the drop down list The graphics maps and images stored in the database display 3 Highlight the entries you want to delete and click Remove Click Refresh to display any entries that may have changed in the database since this window displayed 4 When you are finished removing the files click X to close the window Chapter 6 Monitoring graphics maps This chapter describes how to use the Graphics Monitor to monitor and respond to alarms and to issue commands such as locking and unlocking doors You should be familiar with using layers in the Graphics Editor application In this chapter Ze Lone Dee RI RP dae ed M ee eee e Quat dabas 74 ULIUBPIIEWE ai sace Ca dee REA UR dep ER deed dpa desees 75 About the Graphics Monitor ce be eh ek EEN ee ea 76 Using the Graphics Monitor 78 Printed graphics MODS 0 6 64 4 nee Quee e Se e due aedes 83 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Introduction This feature allows an operator to view graphics maps monitor and respond to alarms and issue commands Table 29 lists the steps needed to perform these functions and references where you will find detaile
85. p Ules ene 70 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Introduction This feature allows you to design graphics maps of your premises and associate symbols to devices in your system When a condition changes one or more of the icons will change its appearance based on the condition if configured to do so Table 16 lists the steps needed to complete a graphics map and references where you will find detailed instructions to complete these tasks Table 16 Task Overview Y Create symbol schemes and upload to the database Refer to Creating symbols on page 29 for more information Y Import an AutoCAD drawing or graphic image which becomes the background layer in the Graphics Editor Refer to Importing images on page 54 for instructions to import existing image files or drawings You can also use the drawing tools to create a graphics map Refer to Using the Drawing tools on page 49 for more information Y Place symbols representing devices such as doors readers micros or digital inputs and associate them to a specific database device record Symbols can be grouped on different layers to improve visibility when viewing the completed graphics maps Add text labels if needed Refer to the following sections Creating a graphics map on page 51 Configuring Symbols on page 52 Adding text labels to the graphics map on page 53 Y Save file and upload completed graphics map to the database Refer to
86. perty associated with that object type See Chapter 4 Next use the Graphics Editor to create maps place the symbol schemes on the maps to graphically indicate their location and link the symbol schemes to the device records in the database See Chapter 5 Finally use the Graphics Monitor to view alarm conditions represented by the symbols on the maps and to issue associated commands See Chapter 6 Chapter 2 17 Getting started Quick Start Guide Define system wide settings for maps Chapter 3 Graphics Parameters K Create symbol schemes Chapter 4 Creating symbols K Import images or drawings for map background Chapter 5 Creating graphics maps K Place symbol schemes on maps and link to devices Chapter 5 Creating graphics maps K Respond to alarms and issue commands Chapter 6 Monitoring graphics maps 18 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Chapter 3 Graphics Parameters This chapter describes how to set parameters that affect the behavior of the Graphics Monitoring and Control software and its capabilities In this chapter Introduction d 17 IEEE About Graphics Parameters Using Graphics Parameters Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Introduction This feature allows you to set parameters such as the number of layers that can be used to separate device types or the blink interval of a link in alarm You can also change priorities of o
87. r The layer setting feature also allows you to rearrange the layers by moving them up or down To select a layer follow these steps 1 From the Layer menu select Layer Settings The window in Figure 33 displays Figure 53 Layer settings window C Layer Settings Layer Hame ayer 0 Layer 1 Layer 2 NOICE Move Down To display a layer to view select the appropriate Visible check boxes and the Graphics Editor displays the selected layers To view all the layers select all the check boxes To modify a layer select the appropriate Active check box The Graphics Editor displays the active layer The remaining layers are visible while you make changes to the selected layer To view all the items on the active layer select the Edit menu and then Select All All the items on this layer are highlighted Torearrange the layers click Move Down or Move Up 2 Click Close when you are finished making changes Chapter 5 69 Creating graphics maps Renaming a layer To rename a layer follow these steps 1 From the Layer menu select Rename Layer and the window in Figure 34 displays The New Layer Name field displays the current layer name Figure 34 Rename Layer window Rename Layer Old Layer Name New Layer Name Doors 2 Type the new name in the New Layer Name field Each layer name should be unique and no longer than 64 characters If the nam
88. re 20 displays Figure 20 Import AutoCAD Drawings window Look In EI T EI E el Bisi IN 110163001A R12 dxf 3 530119004a dxf D 5304750018 R12 dxf DB card shop dxf D Drawing1 dxf File Name 530475001 B R12 dxf Files of Type dxf Import Cancel 2 Navigate to the directory where the dxf file is stored and select the drawing name you want to import The name displays in the File Name field Click Import The Drawing Limits window shown in Figure 21 on page 57 displays Figure 21 Drawing limits window Drawing limits x Extents Limits os Use extents Use limits EXTMIN x 1013 8858 EXTMIN y 749 83 EXTMAX x 850 0588 EXTMAX y 491 9599 e Use the Extents Limit tab to change the original coordinate system which is taken from the imported dxf file e Use the Ratio Origin tab to indicate if the aspect ratio of the original drawing should be maintained 58 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual e Use the View dimensions tab to convert the dxf file coordinates to coordinates used by the Graphic Editor Use the Other options tab to select the Invert black and white check box Select this check box to change the color attributes If the text map is not visible such as a drawing with white ruling lines select the check box to invert the black and white attributes of the drawing 3 Click OK The Select Layers to Import window
89. s you to select a dxf file to use as the background layer Refer to Importing AutoCAD dxf drawings on page 55 for more information Create Command Group E Configures a group of devices of the same type to be controlled by a single icon For example you could configure all doors in a building to open in an emergency Refer to Configuring Command Groups on page 66 for more information Status Bar Active Layer Layer 0 Displays the layer number or name currently active or visible To change layers select Layer Settings from the Layer menu Refer to Working with layers on page 67 45 46 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Table 18 Graphics Edi or File menu Menu item Description New Opens a blank workspace in which you can create a new graphics map Open Opens an existing graphics map file on the hard drive Save Saves the file to the hard drive Graphics maps are stored on the local system until they are uploaded to the database for centralized storage and backup Save as Saves the file to the hard drive under a new name Import JPG GIF File Displays the Open window which allows you to select a gif or jpg file to use as the background layer or as an adornment on the map Import AutoCAD Displays the Import AutoCAD Drawing window which allows you to select a dxf file to use as the drawing background layer
90. shown in Figure 22 displays Figure 22 Select Layers to Import window Select Layers To Import Layer Name i 1 vio Clear the check ei A BUILDING WWALLS EXT box if d ei 4 DOOR INT sash you canak v A WALL INT want to import ei A FLOR FURR the layer e DEFPONTS v FR 2 HOUR v S NEW COL vi A WALL PARTIT vj A 95 INT DIM Import Cancel 4 The Select Layers to Import window lists each of the multiple layers in the drawings To import all the layers click Import To import some of the layers clear the check boxes of the layers you do not want to import Only layers with check marks are imported The display area reflects the changes in layers as you select or clear the check boxes 5 When the imported drawing is displayed you can re import the drawing immediately if necessary Right click on a path in the drawing or a border The shortcut menu in Figure 23 on page 59 displays This menu is not accessible again afier you select the Edit Objects option 6 Click Import to complete the import operation or Cancel to cancel it 7 Move and resize the imported drawing as desired 8 Using the Layer menu create a new layer to isolate the imported AutoCAD drawing as the background layer See Graphics Editor Layer menu on page 48 for more information Chapter 5 59 Creating graphics maps Maintain layers in AutoCAD drawings
91. sions amp ownership on Graphics database files Creating directory for Graphics database files N A Creating Graphics Data Space with size of 512000 KB Verifying physical disk space please wait Space successfully added WARNING A level 0 archive of Root DBSpace will need to be don Backing Up databases Archive to tape device dev null is complete Program over Creating Graphics database apollo Granting Graphics database access to root Creating Graphics database tables Installing stored procedures Activating logging on the graphics spaces Installing Avatar client meta data applications and permissions Installing Graphics Monitoring and Control meta data Note 17 Installing Graphics Monitoring and Control pre defined symbols The Graphics Monitoring and Control Package was successfully installed Checking if need to update nls files Picture Perfect NLS Check 4 5 04 10 09 Copyright C 2000 2009 GE Security Inc Tue Sep 8 10 13 50 EDT 2009 No nls files for graph package Running cas bin fixperm on tmp graph perm file No errors detected cas bin fixperm finished Installing desired BASE OPTIONS product s was successful e The Installation has completed e The system needs to be rebooted for the changes to take effect Reboot the system y n y If you need to restore the database use the restore sh utility Chapter 2 Getting star
92. splays in the Graphics Maps column of the Alarm Monitor Click the globe icon to display the associated map If more than one map is associated with the device a list of graphics maps displays from which you may select 80 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Selecting layers Graphics maps can be constructed of different layers with different items on each layer Use this option to select the layers you want to view One layer may contain only doors while another layer may contain all the micros Hiding layers reduces the clutter when operators need to focus To display a different layer follow these steps 1 Select Layer and Show Hide Layer The Show Hide Layer window shown in Figure 45 displays Figure 45 Show Hide Layer window Show Hide layer 1 x visible 2 The window displays the layer names Layer 0 Layer 1 or the name assigned to the layer with a check box to select individual layers A check mark indicates the layer is visible e Select the check box to display a layer The Show Hide Layer window remains open to allow you to move back and forth between layers e Clear the check box to remove a layer from view If you want to view only Layer 1 clear the Layer 0 check box 3 Click X to exit from the Show Hide Layer window Using the zoom feature Right click on a graphics map to display the following menu options Zoom In Zoom Out and Fit To Window Additionally if you have
93. ssion levels and context Initially the facilities are collapsed mh racurv c To expand a facility click on the ru Szeen DI map 1C DI map2c To the left of each map name is an icon that shows the status of the map If any graphics map is in alarm p p y grap p the icons next to that map and next to the facility appear in red Even if the facility containing that map is collapsed the icon is red which indicates that a map in that facility is in alarm Click on a map to open it You can also open a map from the menu bar by selecting File Open The corresponding facility in the navigation pane will expand accordingly Splitter bar and The Graphics Monitor is divided by a split bar with split pointers which can be used to change the size of the pointers window Panes can be resized by moving the location of the splitter bar displayed between the panes or using the split pointers Click the split pointer to move the window left or right of its current position Table 31 Graphics Monitor File menu Menu Item Description Open Click to open an existing graphics map file Reload Click to download all of the latest information from the database Reload refreshes all of the existing maps adds any new maps that may have been created and removes any maps that may have been deleted Print Click to display the Print view window You can adjust the paper size format the way the map will appear on the page selec
94. stations Custom Lists Custom Forms Graphics Parameters File Help gin Settings Property Condition Priorities Operator Settings Property Condition Priority Er operty eaderDuress OOO O O Occurred Input Condition Cut Input Condition Alarm Reader Comm Failure Set Input Condition Short Micro Controller Placed Offline Set Door Forced Open Set Door Held Open Set Door Pre Alarm Set Upstream Comm Failure Set Downstream Comm Failure Set Invalid Badge Occurred Anti Passback Violation Occurred Lost Badge Occurred Suspended Badge Occurred Unknown Badge Occurred Reader Duress Acknowledged Input Condition Reset Reader Comm Failure Reset Micro Controller Placed Offline Reset Door Forced Open Reset Door Held Open Reset Door Pre Alarm Reset Upstream Comm Failure Reset Downstream Comm Failure Reset Invalid Badge Acknowledged Arti Passback Violation Acknowledged Lost Badge Acknowledged Suspended Badge Acknowledged Unknown Badge Acknowledged Graphics Parameters Property Condition Priorities tab fields and description Field name Description Property This column lists all of the defined characteristics for the selected object type in order of their priority Condition This column lists the possible values associated to a property such as set or reset Move up Move down Highlight a Property Condition and click one of these arrows to ch
95. t the number of copies and preview the page before printing For more information see Printing graphics maps on page 83 Table 32 Graphics Monitor Layer menu Menu Item Description Show Hide Layer This toggle function allows you to hide or show one or more selected layers You may want to alter your graphic display so that some elements are not visible in a particular version based on who is using it Table 33 Graphics Monitor Help menu Menu Item Description Online Help Click to launch the online help page specific to Graphics Monitor Click Show to display the Contents pane which allows you to navigate the entire Graphics Monitoring and Control online help system User Manual Click to open the Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual in electronic format Note Adobe Acrobat version 5 x or higher must be installed to view the manual online 77 78 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Using the Graphics Monitor Opening a graphics map You can open a graphics map from the Graphics Monitor or from the Picture Perfect Alarm Monitor To open a graphics map from the Graphics Monitor follow these steps 1 From your host system open the Graphics Monitor Picture Perfect From the Monitor menu select Graphics Monitor or select the Graphics Monitor icon from the toolbar Note If an operator default map is assigned to your operator record that map opens automati
96. ted The Graphics Monitoring and Control installation is complete Press to reboot the system before continuing to the next section 13 14 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Configuring Picture Perfect After you successfully install the software the System Administrator permission record automatically updates to provide access to the Graphics Monitoring and Control application Any other permission records that you want to provide access must be updated to include Graphics Monitoring and Control applications prior to using the package To update permissions 1 Logon to Picture Perfectas install 2 From the Primary menu select Control Operators then Permissions tab 3 Click Find amp to locate the permission record that you want to update Note the System Permission Profile associated with this record Figure 1 Operators window Permissions tab 3 Operators Operators Modes Routings Backup Restore Access Secure Control Outputs Operators Permission Groups Permissions System Permissions Profiles 7 Facility Permissions Profiles Form Profiles LLsesenption 1 SEMEEN z q WlD No p yX ZS Q GU Ee Permission Description Permission Groups Description Guard Facility GLOBAL Form Profile Default Form Profile lt GLOBAL gt v System Permission Profile Guard System Permission lt GLOB w of
97. vel show the alarm state of the maps in the chain Refer to Linking graphics maps on page 60 There are three ways to create a graphics map which are e Create map with the drawing tools provided by the Graphics Editor e Using the drawing tools such as circles lines polylines rectangles and text entries you can create a site map or a graphical representation of your facilities Refer to Using the Drawing tools on page 49 for more information Use an existing jpg or of graphics file Most professional drawing applications usually have the capability to save a drawing in a jpg or gif format Refer to Importing gif jpg or jpeg images on page 54 for more information Import dxf drawings created with AutoCAD e Site maps and drawings with a dxf extension can be imported if they are saved in AutoCAD DXF R12 format 2007 and 2009 are not supported at this time Refer to Importing AutoCAD dxf drawings on page 55 for instructions To achieve the best results in your site map draw the map as close to the size of the window in which it will be displayed If you are importing a jpg or gif graphic image file size the image to fit the window in which it will be displayed Whenever possible be consistent and keep all of your displays the same size 44 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual About the Graphics Editor To display the Graphics Editor follow these steps 1 From your host system op
98. ys Are you sure you want to upload current symbol e Ifthe symbol scheme has already been uploaded to the database this message displays Are you sure you want to overwrite the database symbol file name 3 Click Yes to upload the symbol scheme to the database for distribution Once a symbol scheme has been defined it can be used on graphics maps to reflect the state of the device types and to issue commands to devices Refer to Creating graphics maps on page 41 for instructions Downloading a symbol scheme To download a symbol scheme follow these steps 1 From the File menu select Download or select the Download icon B from the toolbar The window shown in Figure 11 displays Figure 11 Download window j Download Available Symbols Door 3 Cancel 2 Use the drop down list to select which symbol scheme you want to download from the database 3 Click OK The file is copied from the database to your local system 40 Picture Perfect 4 5 Graphics Monitoring and Control User Manual Deleting a symbol scheme from the hard drive To delete a symbol scheme from the hard drive follow these steps l Select the symbol scheme you want to delete from the Existing Symbols list The information for this record displays From the File menu select Delete or select the Delete ix icon from the toolbar A window displays a message asking Are you sure you want to remove this symbol Click Yes to remove

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