Program Structure and Operating Concept

Program Structure

MxManagementCenter provides functions for different user groups:

System administrators (installers):
This user group uses MxMC to build and configure a monitoring system that consists of the application itself, cameras, recorders and other components.
End users:
These use the application for their monitoring tasks, such as live video surveillance, searches in and playback of recordings, video exports etc.

Despite these different tasks performed by the two user groups, the program structure and operating concept are largely the same.

Operating Concept

Program window

There are multiple views that allow the user groups to complete their tasks. These consist of a Menu bar, a main area in which most of the task is executed, four bars that can be opened and closed, a Header bar at the top and a Command bar at the bottom of the program window.

The bars, consisting of a Device bar, a Group or Camera bar and an Alarm/Export bar, contain features for working with MxMC on a daily basis. The fourth bar contains the histogram or the Smart Data bar, which allows users to perform specific actions. In the Configuration view, this fourth bar also contains the Configuration bar. The Configuration bar provides functions for changing the settings of multiple cameras in a group without having to change the camera or camera group.

The Command bar at the bottom contains the icons and buttons relevant to the current view. The contents of the Header bar as well as the Menu bar are the same for all views.

Note: If the Menu bar is not visible under Windows, it can be displayed by pressing the Alt key.

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MxMC can be operated on multiple monitors. Double-click on a live image, for instance, to display it on a second monitor. If several monitors are connected, they are recognized and can be selected as required.

Controls and Buttons

Icons, sliders and buttons are available for working with the views.

Elements	Examples	Explanation
Icons		Icons are mainly used in the Graphic view. They are either assigned predefined functions or can be freely defined (hyperlinks). Icons can be freely placed in the Graphic view. Clicking on these buttons directly performs a function, for example, open a door. Icons used to control camera functions indicate their status, if available, such as "Door is locked" at the door icon of a Door Station.
Buttons		Buttons appear in many places in the application, including the Command bar or Header bar. Similar to the icons, clicking on the button performs a function directly. Buttons with a small white triangle at the bottom of the button indicate shortcut menus that provide additional options. The shortcut menus can be opened by right-clicking, long-clicking or clicking on the triangle.
Slider		Sliders are also used in many places for operation. Clicking & dragging a slider performs actions, such as scrolling through the last records. Available setting options can be listed and selected by clicking on the slider.

The name of the controls and buttons is displayed by moving the mouse pointer over it. Explanations with links to quick help are displayed when clicking the question mark icon in the Header bar.

Note: In some places in MxMC, multiple cameras can be selected at once. Do so by using CMD + click (Mac) or CTRL + click (Windows).

MxMC Views

The basic structure of the views is always the same. Each view, however, contains additional elements corresponding to the respective functional area. The following views are available:

Program Structure and Operating Concept