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CamFile Identification Header

The identification header is an optional section that includes directives used exclusively by MultiCam Studio.

Example of a CamFile header

;***************************************************************

; Camera Manufacturer: My Cameras

; Camera Model: ProgressiveFR

; Camera Configuration: Progressive Free-Run Scanning, Analog synchronization

;***************************************************************

The MultiCam Studio CamFile directives have the simple format:

; <DirectiveName>: <DirectiveValue> <EOL>

All values are string of characters terminated by an end of line.

Directive name

Value meaning

Board

Restricts the visibility of the camera in the camera selection wizard of MultiCam Studio. When value is Domino, the CamFile is listed only when the channel is created on a a Domino board.When value is Grablink, the CamFile is listed only when the channel is created on a a Grablink board. Other values are simply ignored. If more than one board directive is present, only the first one is considered

Camera Manufacturer

Declare the manufacturer name to display in the camera selection wizard of MultiCam Studio

Camera Model

Declare the camera model name to display in the camera selection wizard of MultiCam Studio

Revision

Declare the revision number and/or date of the CamFile