Direct search for archiving
The direct search feature connects exacqVision clients directly to an archive without connecting to the exacqVision server. This can speed up video downloads, reduce network bandwidth consumption, and enable recorded video to be available when its associated exacqVision server is offline. To use the direct search feature, you must use the credentials of an archive store account or you must be connected to a Cloud Drive.
If direct search is enabled, all sources for a camera are searched. You can select the preferred source, if a conflict occurs. When you download and view a video, there is a seamless transition between the video and each camera source.
When you perform a direct search, you can select from one of the following options:
- Direct Search Enabled – Prefer Cloud Video
- Direct Search Disabled
- Direct Search Enabled – Prefer System Video
- Direct Search Enabled – Prefer Archive Video
The Status area in the Direct Search pane displays information about the connection between the exacqVision client and the network shared drive archive. For more information, see the following table.
| Status message | Description |
|---|---|
| Invalid Address | The address is not in a valid format. Use the following format when entering the address: \\ipaddress or hostname\share\folder.
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| Path Not Found | The target server is reachable, but the folder cannot be found on the shared network drive. |
| Disconnected | The system cannot connect to the shared network drive because of an invalid address, username, or password. |
| Connected | The system is connected to the target server. |
