Capture properties
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The Capture panel contains these components:
Capture Info section
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Capture Folder | Enter or browse to the location of the folder in which to store captured data. Note: by default, at least two files are saved for each capture: the raw camera data (.x2d) and the motion capture file (.mcp) Default: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Vicon\Tracker4.x\Captures |
| Capture Name | Enter a suitable name that will enable you to identify the capture. This forms the first part (root) of the capture name. If Auto-increment Name is selected (see below), Tracker automatically adds a numerical suffix to the root capture name for each subsequent capture, for example, Capture001, Capture002, Capture003, etc. Note: If the Capture Name matches any file name within the Capture Folder, Tracker will not allow you to select Start Capture. Default: Capture |
| Auto-increment Name | If selected, appends a number at the end of the root capture name for each capture in a sequence consisting of multiple captures. Default: Selected |
Auto Capture section
You can configure Vicon Tracker to automatically capture data using these controls:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Start on Timecode | Select this check box and specify the timecode at which you want the capture to automatically start, using the format.
where: For NTSC, the separator character changes between a colon ( For further details on the use of timecode functionality in Vicon systems, see the Vicon Vantage Reference Guide or Vicon Systems Setup Guide. Default: Cleared |
| Stop on Timecode | Select this check box and specify the timecode at which you want the capture to automatically stop, using the format.
where: For NTSC, the separator character changes between a colon ( For further details on the use of timecode functionality in Vicon systems, see the Vicon Vantage Reference Guide or Vicon Systems Setup Guide. Default: Cleared |
| Stop After Duration | To end the capture automatically after a specified number of seconds, select this check box and enter the required number of seconds. Default: Cleared, 1.00 seconds |
| Broadcast Capture | Select this check box to enable broadcast capture functionality. This allows external systems on the local PC or network to be notified when Tracker has initiated a Capture. Default: Cleared |
| Triggered Capture | Select this check box to enable triggered capture functionality. This allows another app on the local PC or network to trigger a capture within Tracker. |
| Port | Specify the computer port number to be used for triggered capture. Default: 30 Address Select the IP address to be used for triggered capture. The selections available within this dropdown are dependent on your specific PC configuration but you can choose to specify All available IPs or choose a specific IP address Default: All |
Capture section
Specify the type of motion data to be captured by your Tracker system.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Capture Analog | Select to capture analog signals from any connected analog devices. Default: Selected |
| Capture Processed Data | Select to capture marker images visible to the Vicon optical cameras. It is not recommended to clear this parameter if you want to review your captured data. Default: Selected |
| Capture Buffer Size | Specify the required buffer size for capturing, in MB. Default: 2048 |
