IllUMINATION AND LUMINARIES

1. Modeling background scene illuminantion, considering type and direction of light source, separately for day and nighttime.

2. Luminaries modeling considering lamp type and light efficiency, including discharge lamps with complex spectrum of radiation.

3. Different wavelength Infrared LED illuminators modeling.

4. Illuminator calculation box for creating luminaire models and calculating their parameters.

CAMERA, LENS AND DVR PARAMETERS

5. Camera parameters modeling (spectral response; number of pixels; resolution; minimum scene illumination at known signal-to-noise ratio, IRE and aperture; maximum signal-to-noise ratio; electronic shutter; AGC; Back Light Compensation; gamma correction).

6. Lens parameters modeling (focal length; aperture; Auto Iris DC and Video Drive). Calculating and modeling Depth of field based on calculated aperture.

7. Modeling cameras, switching into black and white mode in case of low illuminance: day/night with removable IR filter and easy day/night with permanent IR filter.

8. Enhanced modeling of DVR parameters (vertical and horizontal digitization, brightness, contrast, compression, vertical and horizontal sharpness).

9. Modeling specific distortions which are arisen as a result of mismatching output image size and number of pixels on camera's video sensor.

10. Modeling images based on scene, lens, camera and DVR models. Calculating and modeling signal-to-noise ratio and contrast.

11. Image models at different illumination levels are tested against real video cameras. Very high level of coincidence has been achieved.

UTILITIES

12. Image analyzer tool allows measuring signal-to-noise ratio, brightness and brightness amplitude of an image, size and contrast of an object relative to background, building histogram, calculating image size at different compression levels, analyzing certain lines of an image similarly to oscilloscope, as well as modifying certain image parameters. By analyzing saved images using this tool it's possible to calculate sensitivity and resolution of a real camera for precise modeling in VideoCAD.

13. Live video analyzer tool allows measuring brightness, average brightness and noise in certain point, as well as screen frame rate in window containing live video created by any program.

14. Lamp spectrum analyzer tool allows to determine the spectral efficiency of any light source for various camera types based on spectral power distribution curve. Determined value of spectral efficiency is used in VideoCAD for precise modeling various types of light sources.

CAMERAS

15. Table of camera models support (over 100 parameters for each model), ability of assigning models for project cameras. It's possible to adjust a view of model table by hiding unnecessary columns. Table of models supports sorting and filtering. Automatic calculation of sums of power consumption and prices. Ability of printing tables and their parts, importing and exporting into Excel, Word, *.txt, *.csv, *.htm.

16. Modern IP cameras support (16:9 Aspect Ratio, different image sensor sizes and aspect ratio, high image resolution).

17. Criteria in Quality levels concerned with limiting image resolution (maximum vertical field of view size, minimal parts of screen occupied by a license plate and a face) are related to the number of pixels for modeling and comparing digital cameras with different resolution. These criteria are now known as: Minimal vertical resolution (pixel/meter), Minimal vertical size of face image (pixels) and Minimal vertical size of license plate image (pixels).

18. Varifocal and ZOOM lens support. Adjusting lens focal length by moving view area bound on a layout within set limits using a mouse.

19. Icons for internal, outdoor and PTZ cameras may be different.

20. For each camera icon various line types can be set. Thus, the camera icons can vary in color and line thickness.

21. Lens focal length range has been widened to 1000mm.

IMPORT AND EXPORT

22. A background in *.dwg AutoCAD™ 2007 format support, AutoCAD™ PROXY records support, loading speed of complex *.dxf files is improved. Bug fixed. All ANSI code pages support, and other improvements concerned with *.dxf and *.dwg files import.

23. Export to*.dxf file is improved. It's possible to set camera icons and illuminator size in AutoCAD™ units. Ability of exporting large background files.

3D MODELS AND 3D WINDOW

24. Several new 3D models were added, including dark-skinned person for testing the ability of detecting dark-skinned people at low illumination.

25. 3D models now can be scaled in any direction.

26. 3D models can be placed in vertical projection. Models placed in vertical projection will not be visible in 3D window.

27. Convenient 3D model selection from the Tool bar.

28. Raster images in the 3D window. Usual photos and pictures in *.bmp or *.jpg format can be placed in 3D space. Raster images can be transparent, and can replace difficult-to-make 3D models. Raster images can be scaled, placed at any angle, used for modeling variety of objects, from banknotes and plates to a complex background.

29. Background can be visible in the 3D window.

30. Redraw 3D image only by clicking mode is convenient in case of complex scenes and\or slow computers, when image repainting in 3D window takes much time.

31. Fixed fuzzy drawing PTZH frame and titles in the 3D window when using certain video cards.

32. Image parameter panel with View, Scene, Camera, Processing tabs. Panel can be activated by right-click or double-click on the 3D window.

33. Setting visibility of different objects in the 3D window on View panel.

34. View, scene and equipment parameters are set individually for each camera. Quality levels no longer include 3D image parameters.

WINDOWS

35. Quality level box contains corresponding quality level criteria.

36. Sensitivity and resolution box with camera and lens parameters.

37. Camera parameter box has been renamed to Camera geometry. Inherited from older versions unnecessary interface elements have been removed. Additionally, this box allows to change aspect ratio, image sensor sizes and view angles.

38. Modeling 16:9 format monitors. Switching day/night illumination modes on the Monitor window.

39. Tab quantity in the Options box has been increased.

40. Model column has been added to the table in the Camera list box. Column width can be adjusted by the mouse. Icon box and Table of camera models button have been added to the Cameras list box.

41. Appropriate camera is loaded by double-clicking on the Camera list box. To rename camera use appropriate pop-up menu item.

42. Camera type box has been added to the New camera box. When creating new camera, line type can be chosen for it's icon on the Line type panel.

REPORTS AS A TABLE

43. Interactive adjustable table reports including any camera parameter sets. Various types of tables can be formed by hiding unnecessary columns. Tables support sorting and filtering. Automatic calculation of sums of power consumption, cable lengths and prices. Ability of printing tables and their parts, importing and exporting into Excel, Word, *.txt, *.csv, *.htm. Convenient editing parameters by double-clicking on any cell.

TOOLS

44. A New Tool for automatic name generation and camera serial numeration on layouts. Various numeration templates and rules.

45. A New Tool for counting length sum of line segments of specified line type. Thus any line type can be used as a cable.

46. A New tools for switching draw order of constructions and cameras:Cameras over constructions, Bring to front, Send to back. These tools simplify work with complex 3D models of buildings, grass, etc., where another 3D models can be placed above (or inside) them.

47. Show all tool considers not only cameras, but the background and constructions as well.

48. Change line type tool can change icon line type of selected cameras.

49. In order to model windows and transparent objects, inclined rectangle in the 3D window can be transparent by 70%.

50. Edit button will appear on the Current construction parameters panel when drawing construction is complete. Click this button to edit last drawn construction.

INTERFACE

51. Assigning and editing keyboard Shortcuts for items in Graphics window main menu.

52. Rotating cameras in both planes by moving view area bound on the layout using the mouse.

53. Adjusting lens focal length by moving view area bound on the layout using the mouse.

54. Loading and saving directories are stored. When recalling same operation stored directory is opened.

55. Horizontal and vertical scroll bars and scaling by + - keys to simplify work on portable computers.

56. Layout tabs in the Graphics window for fast switching, creating and deleting layouts. Layouts button has been removed from the Tool bar.

57. A combo box on the Tool bar for fast loading any camera. Using pop-up menu of the combo box it is possible to search the camera on the layout.

58. A combo box on the Tool bar for fast assigning a model to the loaded camera.

59. Enhanced selecting and loading cameras on the layout using the mouse. Cursor snaps to a camera icon with higher priority, and it's highlighted with red rectangle.

60. Priority of mouse selection of close objects is presetted: 1. Cameras; 2. Constructions; 3. Text; 4. 3D models.

61. A New algorithm of selecting constructions, located over each other. In order to select another construction it is necessary to click the same point again.

62. Snap sensitivity can be adjusted for convenient work with different screen resolutions and mouse accuracy. The snap to a camera has a priority.

63. Following info is displayed at the bottom of the Graphic window on the Status bar when moving cursor close to a camera icon: name, model name and basic parameters of the camera.

64. Field of view size on the Status bar in loaded camera edit mode now is displayed when moving the cursor over view area in vertical projection, not only when clicking.

65. Move mode is set after creating new camera. It's convenient to place new camera on the layout instantly.

66. ESC key stops current operation. If an operation is not performed, Select/edit mode is switched on.

67. Current line type is stored before placing 3D models, cameras and illuminators, and is restored after placing.

68. In case of editing height values on the Current construction parameter panel during drawing, new height value will be kept when drawing is complete. Other parameters of construction located on the Current construction parameters panel are kept as well.

69. Loaded camera icon's color is changed to red.

70. View>All camera cables and View>Loaded camera cables menu item states are not stored individually for each camera; they are stored in common project settings.

INHERITED ELEMENTS

71. Fast scaling mode by rotating pressed mouse-wheel is disabled due to inconvenience of work with certain mouse types.

72. Title button has been removed from the Tool bar. It is possible to show/hide titles using the main menu item.

73. Saving Resolution and Edit Image menu items have been removed from the Main menu. Resolution can be changed in the Options box on Export tab.

74. Measurement format by default box has been removed from the Options box. When creating new project, measurement format concurs with measurement format in the current project.

75. Layout combo box has been removed from the New camera box. The layout of creating camera always concurs with the current layout.

76. Camera>Save as item has been removed from the Main menu.

OTHER

77. VideoCAD Help system is now in Html Help format for compatibility with Windows Vista.

78. Help system has been redesigned taking into account user's suggestions and new program features. Examples have been renovated.

79. Many functions are improved, detected errors are corrected.

80. VideoCAD 6.0 can read projects, created in VideoCAD 4.xx and VideoCAD 5.XX.

81. VideoCAD 6.0 has been tested on Windows Vista. All incompatibilities found have been eliminated.

82. The regulations of upgrading previous VideoCAD versions to VideoCAD 6.0: The cost of upgrading amounts the difference between the costs of previous VideoCAD versions (VideoCAD 3.02, VideoCAD 4.0 or VideoCAD 5.0) and VideoCAD 6.0. Considerable discounts are offered to the users, whose valuable suggestions have found application in VideoCAD 6.0. At upgrading it is necessary to exchange Guardant dongle.

1. Monitors window has been added. Monitors window logically finishes the information transfer process in video surveillance system "from a real object to an operator" and thus, allows to model the video surveillance system as a hole.

2. The new tool in 3D window - PTZH frame allows operating a camera in 3D window similarly to PTZ one and additionally to change camera's installation height. Together with the Monitors window this tool offers a new method of 3D CCTV design.

3. There is a new opportunity to carry out Depth-of-field 3D modeling.

4. There is a new opportunity to carry out 3D modeling of visibility limited by rain, snow, fog according to the Meteorological Visibility.

5. Current construction parameters panel allows creating and editing constructions by input of parameters.

6. The Load camera box is essentially modified and renamed to the Cameras list box. The following options are added: 3D image show, search, sorting.

7. Snap panel allows fast switching of snaps during drawing.

8. An option to set heights in 3D window separately for each construction, irrespective to a line type.

9. The new tool - Inclined rectangle allows modeling 3D inclined objects.

10. The new tool - Filling allows creating fillings and hatchings.

11. Print preview box is updated. There is a new option to save exact position of the drawing and adjustment for reprinting. The print area displacement caused by Line type panel and Font type panel is eliminated.

12. The new 3D models: a boy and a truck.

13. The new tools: Combine to block e Destroy block.

14. VideoCAD 5.0 can use files of the following CAD formats as a background:
*.dxf AutoDesk DXF Release 12, 13, 14 , 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006.
*.dwg AutoDesk DWG Release 12, 13, 14 , 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006.

15. DWG and DXF reference images, SHX fonts, DXF Autocad Table, Hatch gradients, Unicode fonts (important especially for languages based on hieroglyphs - Chinese, Korean, Japanese etc.) are supported in CAD background.

16. Visibility of Camera view area in 3D window can be switched independently of View area visibility in Graphics window.

17. Displaying of cameras' names and titles can be switched separately..

18. Option to switch on/off the display of view area and view area projections for all selected cameras simultaneously.

19. Selected camera changes the color together with it's view area.

20. Construction of person detection area is carried out more precisely, considering additional inflection of bound.

21. Option to move constructions and cameras in Select/Edit mode, without switching to Move mode.

22. While working only with cameras we have a new option to lock constructions.

23. The tool Find loaded camera is updated and renamed to Show loaded camera.

24. Number of redrawings in 3D window is reduced for increasing of program's speed. For forced redrawing, click the image in 3D window.

25. Exact position of the drawing is stored at finishing the work with the program and restored at restart.

26. Reloading speed of cameras is increased.

27. The range of drawing scaling is expanded.

28. The range of focal lengths of lens is expanded.

29. Many functions are improved, detected errors are corrected.

30. VideoCAD 5.0 can read projects, created in VideoCAD 4.xx.

31. The regulations of updating previous VideoCAD versions to VideoCAD 5.0:

· The cost of updating amounts the difference between the costs of previous VideoCAD versions (VideoCAD 3.02 or VideoCAD 4.0) and VideoCAD 5.0.
· For users, whose valuable suggestions have found application in VideoCAD 5.0, updating is free of charge.

1. There is a possibility of full value 3D designing of a video surveillance object with the loading of prepared 3D models (a man, car and other) and the getting images from video cameras in the project.

2. It has become possible to model the 3D image quality from each camera through the image quality parameters, based on the real videosignal distortions.

3. Line type parameters include minimum, maximum height and color in the 3D window.
The number of line types has increased to 100.

4. There are new system fonts and line types:

· title font in the 3D window;
· sharpness area line;
· focus plane line;
· hyperfocal distance line;
· 3D model line.

5. Test object became 3D parallelepiped. Test object can be seen in the 3D window.

6. There is the Depth-of-field and Hyperfocal distance calculation.

7. There is a support for all *.dwg file formats as a background: *.dwg AutoDesk Release 12, 13, 14 , 2000, 2002, 2004.

8. It has become possible to export obtained drawing to the file of *.dxf format on several layers. It is convenient to process the obtained file in AutoCAD.

9. It has become possible to change the scale factor of nonscaled elements when exporting.

10. There is a new function of saving drawing - Save as background.

11. It has become possible to print and export together with the prepared Frames with Title-Blocks.

12. The scaling range and grid step is expanded. Now maximum grid step is 500 m, and maximum area displaying on the screen is 15x20 km (more than 200 square kilometers).

13. It has become possible to change the scale factor when clicking the button Zoom in, Zoom out and by turning the mouse wheel.

14. There are new means of navigation Show all, Find text and Zoom window.

15. Image refreshing is realized without blinking due to the using of the graphics buffer.

16. The speed of image repainting with a big number of video cameras is increased.

17. The text scaling accuracy has become higher. Now Title Blocks and other tables can be filled without a risk of strings getting out of the frames.

18. It has become possible to select one or more constructions located one over another.

19. The Main window is renamed to the Camera parameters box. When launching VideoCAD first Graphics window loads. For showing the camera parameters box the button Show Camera parameters box is used.

20. Real view area filling now is not solid, but as hatching. Due to this it doesn't shade other objects.

21. Graphics background files themselves, not the references to their loading, are included in the project file.

22. All information on program settings (line types, fonts, etc.) is included in the project.

23. The current project is saved now in the VideoCAD database and at the next program launching the last project, on which you worked, will be available and exactly in the place, on which you broke the work.

24. There is a context help not only for the menu items, but also for the tools on the tool bars. To get the context help for the button click it by the right mouse button and then by the appeared Item "What's this?".
The context help is still available for the menu items and other interface elements. To get the context help for the menu item or the interface element select it and press F1.

25. Now the recommended operating system is Windows XP. When working in other operating systems big graphics file displaying errors are possible.

26. From the tool bar and the main menu of the graphics window unnecessary buttons and items are deleted.

27. Default parameters of quality levels are changed.

28. Examples are remade taking into account new possibilities of the program. The example of the person identification criteria determination according to the real image is included.

29. Many functions are improved, detected errors are corrected.

30. Multilingual version of VideoCAD 4.0 has the possibility of registration with the Dongle.

31. VideoCAD MAP is released. VideoCAD MAP is a graphical interface for security systems on the basis of VideoCAD technology. VideoCAD MAP includes all possibilities of VideoCAD and many other additional functions, is partly compatible with VideoCAD by the projects and integrated in the Integrated security system "Intellect".

32. The regulations of updating previous VideoCAD versions to VideoCAD 4.0:

· For buyers of VideoCAD 1.0, i.e. for our first buyers, the updating is free-of-charge.
· For the others the cost of updating amounts the difference between the costs of VideoCAD 3.02 and VideoCAD 4.0.
· For those, who have bought more than one VideoCAD licenses at once before 1/05/2005, the updating is chargeable only for one license. Other licenses can be freely updated.

1. The opportunity of loading the prepared layouts as a background in *.bmp, *.jpg, *.emf, *.wmf, *.dwg, *.dxf formats was introduced. To display *.dwg and *.dxf files the CAD Import module by CAD Soft Tools http://www.cadsofttools.com was used.

2. The obtained drawing can be saved in *.bmp, *.wmf, *.emf formats or copied to clipboard in *.bmp, *.emf formats.

3. The opportunity of quality printing, including the one on several pages to glue them was introduced.

4. The opportunity of using texts was introduced.

5. The opportunity of using various fonts and line types was introduced.

6. New object is a Mask. The masks allow covering any part of a drawing. It is possible to draw new constructions over masks.

7. New objects are a Circle, an Arc, a Double Line.

8. New operations are Align, Move loaded camera name.

9. The opportunity to undo the last four operations was introduced.

10. The opportunity of using a constant coordinate system, that is not dependent on the loaded camera, was introduced.

11. The speed of redrawing the drawing containing many constructions and cameras was increased.

12. The size of a project file was reduced.

13. The maximal quantity of objects on each plan was increased up to 5000 and the maximal quantity of cable segments of each camera was increased up to 500.

14. The opportunity of precise scaling using Ctrl was introduced.

15. The opportunity of quick navigation using the mouse wheel was introduced.

16. The opportunity of operating with inches and feet was introduced.

17. The opportunity of changing the size of a rectangle without distorting its shape was introduced.

18. The displaying of view area edges, view area projection bounds and view area actual projections can be switched on/off separately.

19. The opportunity of copying and pasting constructions, cables and texts between projects was introduced.

20. Many existing functions have been improved, discovered errors have been corrected.

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