Overlays - Axis Q3517-LV User Manual

AXIS Q35 Series
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Overlays

About overlays
Overlays are superimposed over the video stream. They are used to provide extra information during recordings, such as a timestamp,
or during product installation and configuration.
How to show a text overlay when the camera detects motion
This example explains how to display the text "Motion detected" when the camera detects motion:
Make sure the AXIS Video Motion Detection application is running:
1. Go to Settings > Apps > AXIS Video Motion Detection.
2. Start the application if it is not already running.
3. Make sure you have set up the application according to your needs.
Add the overlay text:
4. Go to Settings > Overlay.
5. Enter #D in the text field.
6. Choose alignment, text size and appearance.
7. Include the text overlay.
Create an action rule:
8. Go to System > Events > Action rules.
9. Create an action rule with AXIS Video Motion Detection as trigger.
10. From the list of actions, select Overlay text.
11. Type "Motion detected".
12. Set the duration.
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