Event Trigger Configuration
Provides a user-friendly interface to configure trigger events for your ACAP application. It allows you to select an event from a dynamically loaded list, customize its source and data fields.
Tip
This input component is used across several features.
Launch the Configuration Dialog
- Open the Dialog:
Click the Configure [Trigger Event] button (displayed with an amber fire icon) located on the interface, the name of the button varies.
Warning
If no event is selected, a small message is displayed below the button stating:
"No event selected. Please choose one."
Select an Event
- Event Autocomplete Field:
In the dialog, you will see an autocomplete field labeled Event.- Begin typing to filter the list of available events.
- The list is organized with headers, making it easier to navigate through different event groups.
- Select the desired event from the list to load its configuration details.
Configure Event Details
- Source Fields and Data Fields:
Once an event is selected, additional configuration options become available: - Source Fields:
These fields represent the event's source data.- Use checkboxes to ignore fields that you do not need.
- For fields that are not ignored, enter values or choose from a predefined list.
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Data Fields:
Similar to source fields, these capture additional data associated with the event.- You can either provide the necessary values or ignore them based on your needs.
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Validation:
The form automatically validates that all required fields are completed. If any required field is missing, a warning message is shown in the dialog.
Save Your Configuration
- Save and Close:
Once all required fields are correctly filled:- Click the Close button to exit the dialog.
- The configuration is saved and will be used.
Example Workflow
- Open the Configuration Dialog:
Click the Configure Trigger Event button. - If an event is already selected, notice the chip displaying the event name.
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If not, read the prompt encouraging you to select an event.
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Select and Configure an Event:
Use the autocomplete field to filter and choose your desired event.
Adjust additional settings for source and data fields as necessary. -
Validate and Save:
Ensure all required
Example for Virtual Port 1 (Active)
Example Interval Triggers / Recurring Pulse
If you want to take an action, for example every second, go to AXIS Camera Events/Schedules and create a schedule with the type set to Pulse. Then, within the event trigger, select Recurring Pulse and choose the schedule you created.
