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A new release of LuxRiot is available for download.

Download links

• http://luxriot.com/downloads/LuxRiot-1.2.22.exe // Regular version, use unless instructed otherwise
• http://luxriot.com/downloads/LuxRiot-1.2.22-Client.exe // Client side only
• http://luxriot.com/downloads/LuxRiot-1.2.22-t.exe // Extended debug tracing
• http://luxriot.com/downloads/LuxRiotCodecs-1.2.22.exe // Codecs only

What’s new in this release?

• New: Archive Backup Wizard
• New: Removable Media Archive Viewer
• Fixed: Defined startup layout might cause error message on client application start
• Fixed: Despite of cached image from slowly updating camera, the image was replaced with informational message stating that application is waiting for an image
• Fixed: Connections to remote servers running at non-default TCP ports might failed to be established
• Fixed: Incorrectly save/restore window state when in full screen mode
• Fixed: Startup full screen mode could use wrong monitor to move to
• Fixed: Server watchdog might fail to fix server deadlocks caused by hardware
• Fixed: Inability to view video in LuxRiot DVR Client being run from limited user account with LuxRiot DVR Server running as service
• Updated: OEM versions enhancements
• New: Support for Vivotek IP3112, IP3122, IP3132, PT3112, PT3122, PT3117, PT3127 network cameras and Vivotek VS3102, VS3100P video servers
• Fixed: Layout sequence startup mode was ignored for a newly created sequence
• Fixed: minor cosmetic changes and other updates

See changle log for more information on latest updates.

A new release of LuxRiot is available for download.

Download links

• http://luxriot.com/downloads/LuxRiot-1.2.21.exe // Regular version, use unless instructed otherwise
• http://luxriot.com/downloads/LuxRiot-1.2.21-Client.exe // Client side only
• http://luxriot.com/downloads/LuxRiot-1.2.21-t.exe // Extended debug tracing
• http://luxriot.com/downloads/LuxRiotCodecs-1.2.21.exe // Codecs only

What’s new in this release?

• New: Startup layout sequences
• New: Use of network shares for archive data storage
• Updated: Faster remote connection establishment
• Updated: Performance and memory utilization improvements on server side of remote connection
• Fixed: Remote connection could freeze, especially with slow connection
• Fixed: Full-screen mode uses current monitor (not always primary)
• Updated: Based on updated latest ComArt XeCap drivers and SDK (3.12.12.63)
• Updated: Better support for new Axis 207/211/221/225FD/230/240Q cameras
• New: Video flip option for network cameras
• Fixed: VCenter NC1000 network camera detection in wireless mode
• Updated: PNG security updates in codecs
• Updated: Improved reliability of watchdog’s server restart when server is running in service mode
• Fixed: Video frame export feature might fail to initiate export process
• Fixed: minor cosmetic changes and other updates

See changle log for more information on latest updates.

The information applies to:

• LuxRiot 1.2.20 and more recent, LuxRiot Light 1.2.20 and more recent

Summary

A layout sequence may be set as a startup layout sequence in which case it is activated automatically on opening LuxRiot DVR Client document (.lxd file). That is, in most cases, layout sequence is activated once you start LuxRiot DVR Client application.

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The information applies to:

• LuxRiot 1.2.20 and more recent, LuxRiot Light 1.2.20 and more recent

Summary

LuxRiot can be configured to store archive data on a network drive, for instance, on a Network-attached storage (NAS). By default LuxRiot uses local hard drives for archive storage, which are listed under recording properties. An UNC (Universal Naming Convention) path to external storage is to be added manually:

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Using Layout Sequences

1. First of all, you need to create custom layouts by selecting layouts, choosing appropriate cameras to display and selecting “Save Current Layout…” menu item.
2. Right click on Layouts->”Layout Sequences”, select “Manage Layout Sequences…” and create a new layout sequence by assigning layouts and time to display them.
3. Select “Activate Layout Sequence” on Layouts->”Layout Sequences”->”Layout Sequence 1″.

Using Digital PTZ
To use Digital PTZ (DPTZ) you have to enable it by right clicking on camera and selecting “Digital Pan-Tilt-Zoom”->Enable. A new DPTZ icon will be shown under the frame. More info how to use Digital PTZ feature could be obtained from here.