Enabling offline PTZ mode on a Security Desk workstation - Security Center 5.9 - 5.13

Troubleshooting video units and cameras in Security Center

Product
Security Center
Content type
Troubleshooting
Version
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Last updated
2024-11-13

To allow operators to control PTZ cameras while Security Desk is offline (not connected to the Directory), you can enable the offline PTZ mode.

Procedure

  1. On the computer where you are running Security Desk, open the file App.SecurityDesk.config found in the ConfigurationFiles folder under the Security Center installation Directory role (default=C:\Program Files (x86)\Genetec Security Center on a 64-bit machine).
  2. Add the following child element to the <configuration/> element.
    Code
    <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
    <configuration>
       ...
       <Ptz DisableThrottling="False" ThrottlingDelay="75" AllowOfflineMode="True"/>
       ...
    </configuration>

    If the <Ptz/> child element already exists, only add the AllowOfflineMode attribute.

    NOTE: The syntax is case-sensitive.
  3. Save your changes and restart Security Desk.