View Areas

View areas allow you to capture and analyze specific camera streams. This is essential for multi-sensor cameras, quad views, and PTZ preset positions.

Understanding View Areas

What Are View Areas?

View areas are different streams from the same camera:

• Single-sensor cameras: Usually just View Area 1
• Multi-sensor cameras: Multiple independent views (1-4 typically)
• PTZ cameras: Preset positions as view areas

View Area Numbering

View Area	Typical Use
1	Primary/default view
2	Secondary stream
3-4	Additional streams
5-8	PTZ presets or specialized views

Camera Types and View Areas

Single-Sensor Cameras

Most cameras have one sensor with one view:

• Use View Area 1
• Different resolution streams available
• Same physical view

Multi-Sensor Cameras

Cameras with multiple lenses/sensors:

Camera Type	View Areas
Dual-head	2 views
Quad-sensor	4 views
Panoramic	1-4 (depending on model)
Fisheye	1 + dewarped views

PTZ Cameras

PTZ cameras can capture from preset positions:

• Configure presets on camera
• Map presets to view areas
• Anava captures from selected preset

Configuring View Areas

In Profile Settings

1. Open profile configuration
2. Find View Area setting
3. Select appropriate view area (1-8)
4. Save profile

Matching to Camera Streams

Check camera documentation for stream mapping:

Example: AXIS P3245-V
├── View Area 1: Stream 1 (Full resolution)
├── View Area 2: Stream 2 (Secondary)
└── View Area 3: Not available

Multiple Profiles per Camera

Create separate profiles for different view areas:

Profile 1:
  Name: "Front Entrance - Main View"
  View Area: 1
  Skill: Entrance Security

Profile 2:
  Name: "Front Entrance - Side View"
  View Area: 2
  Skill: Entrance Security

Multi-Sensor Camera Setup

Example: Quad-Sensor Camera

Camera: AXIS P3807-PVE (180° Panoramic)

Configuration Strategy

1. Identify each sensor's coverage
2. Create skills for each area type
3. Create profiles matching view areas
4. Assign to same group

Example Configuration

Group: Building Entrance Complex
Cameras: AXIS P3807-PVE (1 physical camera)

Skills:
  - Parking Security
  - Entrance Security
  - Loading Dock Security

Profiles:
  - View 1 → Parking Security
  - View 2 → Entrance Security
  - View 3 → Entrance Security
  - View 4 → Loading Dock Security

PTZ Camera Configuration

Setting Up PTZ Presets

1. Access camera web interface
2. Navigate to PTZ → Presets
3. Move camera to desired position
4. Save preset with descriptive name
5. Note preset number for Anava

Mapping Presets to View Areas

Preset	View Area	Coverage
Preset 1	View Area 1	Main entrance
Preset 2	View Area 2	Parking lot overview
Preset 3	View Area 3	Side entrance

Guard Tour Consideration

If using guard tours:

• PTZ cycles through presets automatically
• Anava captures from current position
• Consider dedicated preset profiles

Best Practices

Coverage Planning

1. Map physical areas to view areas
2. Create appropriate skills for each
3. Avoid overlapping analysis
4. Document view area assignments

Naming Conventions

Include view area in profile names:

Good	Avoid
"Entrance-V1-Security"	"Profile 1"
"Parking-V2-Vehicle"	"Camera East"

Resolution Considerations

View Area Purpose	Recommended Resolution
Overview	BALANCED
Detail (faces, plates)	HIGH or HD_720
Wide area	LOW or BALANCED

Performance

• Higher view area count = more processing
• Balance coverage vs resources
• Consider which views need continuous analysis

Troubleshooting

Wrong View Area Captured

1. Verify camera stream mapping

   • Check camera documentation
   • Test in camera web interface

2. Check profile configuration

   • Confirm View Area setting matches intent

3. Test with different view areas

   • Some cameras number differently

View Area Not Available

1. Camera doesn't support

   • Single-sensor camera has only View Area 1
   • Check camera specifications

2. Stream not configured

   • Multi-stream cameras may need stream setup
   • Configure in camera settings

PTZ Not at Preset

1. Guard tour active

   • May capture from moving position
   • Consider disabling tour or timing

2. Preset not defined

   • Verify preset exists on camera
   • Check preset number mapping

Related Topics

• Object Analytics - AOAS configuration
• Trigger Types - Trigger options
• Fleet Management - Organizing cameras