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sse
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05/06/2005 - 12:45 PM
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sse
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StartServiceCtrlDispatcher failed Error code = 1063
Hello together.
I have the problem that i cant start abelcam as a Service.
The machine is a Windows XP SP3 32 bit
i have read the information in Wiki ..
I run AbelCam as a service on WinXP SP3 32 bit every day but I have never seen that error.
If you try to run AbelCam as a normal application, not as ..
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03/12/2013 - 01:29 PM
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MelvinG
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D Link wifi cam
Hi I have been using a D Link DCS5300 for years to auto put ftp pics to my website www.scillyman.co.uk I replaced it with a D Link DCS 5222L which add ..
AbelCam auto-detects cams when they appear in the Windows Device Manager (USB cams, tuner cards, etc.). It can't auto-detect IP cams because they don'..
Hi. Thanks for that, I should have been able to work that out but age is creeping up.
I now have the picture coming back to AbelCam no problem.
Now my..
I personally don't use the FTP features of AbelCam, but I know a lot of people do, so if it was actually broken there would be much hollering and comp..
Hi. Thank you very much for your help.That seem to have done the job. All I did was to add a forward slash before the upload file ie "/picture". That ..
Glad you got it going. I visited your site at about 0815 GMT and the picture looks pretty good. Actually it's a bit gritty looking but that may be lac..
Yes the weather is pretty dismal at the moment, 08.30 is about it for light. If you look at the cam info page you will see that I run off of a car bat..
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01/13/2013 - 09:54 AM
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Picasa Web Plugin - Activate / Configure Problem
I have not been able to use the Picasa Web Plugin for quite a while. It was showing as activated but was not uploading photos.
-I tried clicking o ..
Fixed.
1) Shutdown AbelCam
2) C:\ProgramData\Seiz System Engineering\AbelCam\PicasaPlugin\config.xml renamed *.old
3) Cleaned out all the debug fil..
Thank you for this complete Q&A!
This procedure to unconfigure the product is true for all AbelCam configuration files and described in the Wiki..
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11/01/2012 - 06:43 PM
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sse
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Edimax IP Cam
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I need some help ... I tested all with my Conceptronic cam working fine, now I got a EDIMAX IC-3015WN cam.
The browser (Firefox) is showing the p ..
When are you getting the errors? Is it when you enter the URL into AbelCam and use the Test button? Or does the Test work but then it fails when you t..
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09/18/2012 - 02:51 PM
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MelvinG
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ftp upload not automatic.
I recently had to reformat my computer and when all of my programs were up and running I got ablecam last and all works fine except the ftp upload to ..
I haven't heard any reports of bugs in the FTP upload feature in a long time. So I'm guessing it's settings-related.
Is it just not trying to upload?..
This morning I had my audio service not starting so I restored back 2 days and that was fine . So when ablecam started it uploaded 1 image to wundergr..
I'm hoping somebody else can contribute some ideas to this thread - I'm no FTP expert. I did just run a test on my own system though: I set one cam to..
When it saves and uploads the first image when started shows everything is set right but no more after that is the issue. What makes it automatic othe..
Set an interval, check the box, that's the basics to make it work. Also make sure FTP Motion Detection did not get turned on somehow.
You need to con..
yes I am seeing the activity and in the messages it showed imaged saved and uploaded but it did neither, nothing on my hard drive or updated on the si..
That's strange... but I'm glad to hear it's working now. I was running out of ideas!..
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05/06/2012 - 03:11 AM
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MelvinG
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Displaying multiple ftp images
Does anyone know how I can display the latest 5 images that have been uploaded to my web site via ftp.
I used to be able to do something similar wit ..
Currently this is not possible. However, this could easily be implemented.
But - this is going to be another option most people won't use, hard to in..
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04/26/2012 - 09:44 PM
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sse
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Networked computers
I hooked up a second PC to my network so I have two PCs with two webcams on each. I bought a second AbelCam license for the second PC. I would like ..
Hello John
I assume you're talking of the example layout
- The AbelCam Network Camera Agent (ACNCA) is a program on its own. Like a stripped down ..
Yes, that's the example layout I was looking at.
So, it sounds like I don't need the ACNCA network agent to use the webcams on the second server as I..
My system is set up similar to what you are wanting to do: my cams are "distributed" among a couple computers but they all end up "concentrated" on a ..
Thanks. I did get one of the remote cameras and the remote screen running last night.
So, if I add a camera on the remote server ("Computer B"), I n..
Correct: a cam on Computer B that's used as an IP device on Computer A consumes 1 camera license on each computer.
Unfortunately for your budget, ev..
I was thinking about that a bit more, both Melvin and I left out one option:
On computer A select Add Agent and point the URL to computer B (just the..
Overall, I don't begrude the cost of extra camera licenses. AbelCam is a great program at a very reasonable price with free upgrades forever (who els..
Good point there, SSE, about adding an AbelCam as an Agent. I've actually done that here before but it slipped my mind. When I was writing the previou..
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03/31/2012 - 12:07 AM
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MelvinG
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Updating from ver. 3.2.3 to 4.2.6
I need to download the old 3.2.3 msi package again, to uninstall 3.2.3 so that 4.2.6 can update.
Please send me a download link.
I run the software a ..
Hello Henrik
you're the only one who has not upgraded version 3.2.3 - at least nobody else is still using it.
This version is not supported anymore a..
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03/14/2012 - 12:49 AM
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sse
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AbelCam to show TV (cable box output)
I was just adding some additional cameras and noticed something I didn't recognize. Turns out it's the cable box input to my PC. So, just for fun, I ..
The only way you can use audio in AbelCam is with the Windows Media Server..
hmmm...
Does this answer apply only for TV or any video (with audio)?
Is Window Media Server an application I can run on Vista. OR, does it requi..
Mike, you know me by a different name (we've been emailing). Are you still having trouble with this or did the stuff I emailed (e.g. using the WMV Str..
This WMV is a bit confusing. Now about the format but how to get it working with AbelCam. Does it require a Windows Server running or just "a" WMV s..
This is for non-IP devices only - USB cams, TV/Capture PCI cards, and I suppose a cable box hooked up to USB. In short, anything that uses the TyCaptu..
Thanks, I have configured it and now have streaming WMV. Still can't get any audio.
Which profile would you suggest for web viewing? There are a ton ..
My mistake... when dealing with MJPEG the "0" in current0 has meaning (it is the camera number that you want a stream from). In WMV-land it is meaning..
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03/04/2012 - 07:22 PM
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MelvinG
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Lorex Wireless IP Camera (LNZ4001i)
I was going to add this to my thread on the Panasonic C230A but thought it's better to have two different models in different threads, especially sinc ..
I think I'm onto a cause but not sure the solution. When I enter the URL to the web video, I'm just entering a folder locations. the URL ends in /...
I know it can be hard to find the URL for JPEG or motion JPEG.
When testing URLs in AbelCam, make sure you select JPEG or Motion JPEG.
You may try t..
The options I have for setting the camera are:
IP Ports (Web):http: 9000 mp4: 9090 mjpeg: 9070
IP Ports (RTSP): mp4: 554 3gp: 8554
Of course t..
Ok, I got the path I need for my Lorex camera. Another member emailed me the proper link and setup needed. Thanks...
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03/02/2012 - 10:58 PM
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MikeDs
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Panasonic BL-230A - Will it work with AbelCam?
I'm looking at the Panasonic BL-230A wireless (wi-fi) WebCam. Will this or any wi-fi webcam work with AbelCam? Will the PTZ work? I need to mount a ..
Any IP camera which provides JPEG and/or MJPEG images can be used in AbelCam, no matter if Wifi or wired.
I have not tested the BL-230A, but the BB-H..
For some reason, I can't get the 230A to connect via wifi Research shows that many others have the same problem with theirs. I'm thinking I'll swi..
Read the specs for the BB-HCM735. Low light is ok, although quite grainy.
Beware: the full resolution does not offer all features. I run mine at 640x4..
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02/29/2012 - 08:06 PM
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sse
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FTP upload
Hello,
I'd like to enable the ftp upolad, I read the instruction but I wrong something because it doesn't work....:-(
I'd like to upload to my host a ..
Hi Lara
usually when something goes wrong in the initial FTP configuration it's the ftp directory.
You may have to use a absolute path (starting with..
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01/12/2012 - 07:40 AM
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sse
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PC Screen Capture
I've noticed some of the demo "cameras" you can play with online show the desktop of a PC. Is there a driver or plug-in I can get my hands on to enab ..
I found it... under the Web Server basic config. Is there a "setup" like you do for other cameras so I can get motion detection and a camera save dir..
To be exact, the Screen capture checkbox is in Configuration/Options.
There is no motion detection and saving - but this could be added in future ver..
Once upon a time I had some "screen device" software that would let me add the screen as an actual "camera" in AbelCam. You (SSE) were the one who tol..
The free driver was from Vladimir Hmelyoff, http://www.hmelyoff.com, but he seems to have sold the packet.
It still seems to be available from here, ..
Thanks for the info gentlemen. I'll go check it out...
It worked! for the most part. Seems to be an issue trying to load it *after* another camera is initialized. If it's Cam0 (the very first one in the ..
I was digging around on my disks the other day... found out I have an older (I think - it's 2.1.3.0) version of that Russian screen cap driver saved f..
I have an older installation of AbleCam that muat have some driver loaded up that enables the display of the desktop as thought it were a camera in Ab..
Thomas, I'm not quite sure I understand your question but I'll take a shot at an answer.
To have Cam 99 (Screen) operating you do not need to install..
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12/14/2011 - 08:18 PM
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MelvinG
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Logitech Webcam Properties
Does anyone know which executable is called when you click on the Driver Options "Source" button in AbelCam?
Thx. ..
It's not that straightforward. Clicking Source calls the DirectShow ShowCapFiltDialog() method on the in-memory instance of the selected cam's driver...
>>>If I knew what you were trying to accomplish I might be able to provide a more useful answer.
Simply wanted to adjust driver settings wit..
>>>Simply wanted to adjust driver settings without having to go through AbelCam.
When I want to do that I use AmCap. I run AmCap, select the..
>>>When I want to do that I use AmCap.
Most awesome suggestion, thanks...
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10/28/2011 - 10:37 PM
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ScottL
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Nearsighted QuickCam Orbit AF
So this isn't an AbelCam question, but I'm wondering if any users have had a similar experience.
I have an Orbit AF that cannot focus clearly on dist ..
None of my AFs are crystal clear but your far image does look a bit fuzzier than I get with mine. I don't know that I have anything useful to add but ..
Hi Melvin.
All good thoughts, I think.
>>>1) Would it be safe for me to assume that in your experiments with driver settings you have alrea..
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10/19/2011 - 09:08 PM
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ScottL
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Losing wwwroot with Upgrade
Hi SSE.
Got the 4.2.4 upgrade, thanks.
I've noticed that during each upgrade process the wwwroot directory gets clobbered. I've put considerable eff ..
Hello Scott
just read the Help on the Data Directory or
look around in the forum ( Topics 4820 2843 and older ones ) and you'll find the recommended..
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ScottL
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10/14/2011 - 07:23 PM
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sse
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Stop pulling images when no viewers
Are there a way to make abelcam stop pulling images from IP cameras when there are no viewers?
I currently got 8 ip cameras added, and they are all w ..
lol, nevermind! Just saw it got added to the new version! ..
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10/02/2011 - 05:52 PM
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MichaelAn
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How to use a USB cam that is not on your 'abelcam pc' ?
Hello AbelCam'ers,
This is my layout ( I edited the layout of a fellow AbelCAM user ).
What software/abelcam version should I install on PC2 to ma ..
Hello Philippe
Install AbelCam on both computers (*).
Start AbelCam on PC-2 and configure the Orbit.
Start AbelCam on PC-1 and configure AbelCam on ..
Hi,
Seems I have video from pc2 on pc 1 :-) !
Regarding the configuration, do I configure everything on PC1 ?
I have the PTZ working but when I use t..
Before you do anything else make sure you have the very latest AbelCam (release date 2011-08-26) installed on both machines. There is a recent change ..
It does work now, but requesting the cam position takes a long time.
Java: http://camera.fam-olivier.be
Main: http://cam.fam-olivier.be
Any ideas ?..
Neither link works for me - just times out. Maybe I got here too late?..
Its now up and running.
P.S. I live in Belgium...
Relaunched one more time ;-)...
Trying again now at about 07:00 Belgium time. Still can not access.
Can someone in Europe help him out? I'm west coast USA so the time difference is ..
Relaunched at 11h20 Belgium time ...
I got rather busy and didn't get to try again until now, I still get timeouts connecting to "flupcam.dyndns.tv".
Still hoping somebody closer to you ..
Dare I ask, ? I the licence a one off payment?
Laurie. ..
It does all work perfectly ( after deleting the settings and reconfiguring everything ), except the zoom of the IP PTZ / Virtual Control.
Basicly it z..
If you want me to track this, send me all details as outlined here for both computers.
Please make sure their time is set correctly. For analysis I'll..
You've got mail :-).
This is the new updated layout:
Camera 1 and 2 are working fine, it's cam 3 that has some PTZ problems...
http://flupcam.dyndns.tv:4000
Now 2 out of 3 are working fine :-) ! I bought a pro license with 2 extra cam licenses. Now I need to get the 3rd one r..
Now I can connect to all 3 of your cams just fine.
"Gang - Boven" and "Bureau Philippe - Tafelblad" appear to be working correctly. I was able to vi..
Hey Melvin,
The funny thing is that it does PTZ, but zoomed in 2x or sometimes 4x.
What works if you click 0,0 ( home ), then the zoom is set at 1x.
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Okay, I saw the problem happen on the bedroom cam. This looks to me like there is some kind of disagreement between Zoom Range settings on the AbelCam..
I think it's working now :-).
Btw Melvin, I have on both pc's the zoom min and max values, also on both pc's I have the checkbox "Use Driver Zoom".
A..
Hmmm. I'm glad you got it working, but those settings sound weird. I think you discovered a bug of some sort and a way to work around it! ..
PC1 192.168.2.10
Download image!
De 'Slaapkamer Philippe' camera gives a lot of capture errors in the message feed on PC1.
PC2 192.168.2.11
Downlo..
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09/26/2011 - 11:53 AM
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Getting started.
I sure feel like an AbelCam novice... I have it all set up on my main PC using Logitech 9000 all seems to have gone well and I am sure video is going ..
You wrote:
"I am sure video is going out via my router"
Are you really sure? Such as, have you been able to access your video from a computer physic..
can't establish a connection to the server at 67.165.216.71:8080.
I am able to see it on local host8080 but if i go to test, redirect,
doesn't load. ..
I just read both your posts - here and in a Tutorials thread.
I can pretty much guarantee that your problem has to do with port forwarding setup. I ..
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09/20/2011 - 07:15 AM
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