Spyder 3 Camera User's Manual GigE Dual Line - Frame Grabbers

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Spyder 3 GigE User Manual
To control the Spyder 3 GigE camera, you have a choice of using:
3.1 QuickCam Interface
• The DALSA QuickCam graphical user interface (GUI). QuickCam provides you
with a quick and easy way to start imaging with the camera. All camera
functionality can be controlled with the QuickCam application. QuickCam is
available on the Spyder 3 GigE CD. Refer to section 242H3.1 QuickCam Interface for
instructions on installing and running QuickCam.
• The DALSA QuickCam SDK. All that is possible through QuickCam is also
possible in custom built applications created through the Camera Interface
Application SDK. You can also use the SDK to create a new camera specific
interface. The SDK is available on the Spyder 3 GigE CD. Refer to section 243H3.1
QuickCam Interface for instructions on installing and running the QuickCam
SDK
• ASCII commands. All of the camera’s functionality is also accessible through its
serial interface. Refer to section 244H3.2 Using ASCII Commands for more
information on how to use ASCII commands,
Installing and Running the DALSA QuickCam GUI and the
DALSA QuickCam SDK
If you have not already installed the DALSA QuickCam GUI, refer to section 245H2.1
Installation Overview for details on installing and running the software.
Getting Help
The QuickCam application provides context-sensitive help on all dialog boxes, providing
descriptions of specific fields as well as conceptual information related to those fields.
You can find help directly from the QuickCam Help or from the QuickCam User’s
Manual. Both are installed with the QuickCam application.
• For context sensitive help, place your cursor in the field where you want more help
and press F1.
or
Click the Help button on the tab in QuickCam where you want more information.
• For the complete Help, select HelpQuickCam Help on the QuickCam menu bar.
You can find topics from the Help by using the table of contents and search tool.
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