Learn how to display your camera's live stream in an app
Before reading this article, please review Getting Started with Vision to get an understanding of Vision's functionalities & requirements, and for instructions on how to setup your camera.
In this article you will learn...
How to use the Vision Camera Widget in apps
How To
In the App Editor, simply select Camera and then Vision Camera:
Click and drag to adjust the size and placement of the Widget:
In the Context Pane please select your Camera Configuration. The "Show Overlay" options allows you to disable showing information for the Change Detector and Jig Detector on top of the video. Also, note, that you can add multiple Vision Camera widget to a step.
Next, when running the app at the station for which you assigned your Camera Configuration the video will be shown.
Vision is a simple no-code tool to use cameras for visual inspection, process adherence, equipment, personnel, and material tracking on the shop floor.
Widget
Widgets are the elements that make up a specific App Step. Widgets can display information to users, collect user input, or trigger app logic.
Common widgets include: Interactive Tables, Number inputs, Machine attribute widgets, and more.
Widget
Widgets are the elements that make up a specific App Step. Widgets can display information to users, collect user input, or trigger app logic.
Common widgets include: Interactive Tables, Number inputs, Machine attribute widgets, and more.
Context Pane
The Context Pane is the configuration pane on the right side of the App Editor where steps, apps, and widgets can be configured. Triggers can be added to adjust widget behavior.
Jig
Jigs are 2D fiducial marks that Tulip Vision can identify. A Jig entering a Vision Region can trigger app logic.
Camera Configuration
Camera Configurations are statically set detectors and their associated settings that can be applied to one or many cameras.
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