User Manual

DW Spectrum 3.0
Rev. 072017 Page | 120
 Ctrl + Drag and Drop items from Scene to Tab Navigator (Multi-Selection can be applied). To prevent duplication,
release Ctrl and hit Esc while holding the left mouse button.
IMPORTANT. It may be difficult to locate and add each item manually. Search may be very useful in
configuring a new layout (see "Search").
How to configure a layout using Search:
1. Create a new Layout.
2. Enter keywords into the Search box. The search results will appear on Scene automatically.
3. By adding or deleting keywords from the search box, the items on Scene will vary.
4. Do not forget to save configured Layout.
Removing Item(s) from Layouts
IMPORTANT. Viewers cannot change Layouts that are assigned by Administrators. They can only open new Tabs
and add/remove Items, but cannot save. Also it is not possible to add cameras to Locked Layouts.
To remove Item(s) from Layout on Scene:
1. Select desired item(s) on Scene.
2. Proceed with one of the following:
 Click to remove single Item
 Open Context Menu and select Remove from Layout (or hit Del) to remove all selected Items
To remove Item(s) from Layout in Resource Tree:
1. Expand Users and locate the desired Layout in Resource Tree.
2. Select desired Item(s) under specified Layout. Multi-Selection can be applied (see “Working with a Resource
Tree”).
3. Open Context Menu and select Remove from Layout (or hit Del).
4. Confirm deletion by clicking Yes.
Note: grid cell aspect ratio will be adjusted automatically as per the existing item aspect ratio to occupy space on
Scene. See "Changing Cell Aspect Ratio".
Using Backrounds (Maps or Plans) on Layout (E-Mapping)
DW Spectrum offers an ability to change background for Layouts. A schematic map or a building plan can be chosen as
the background behind cameras for easy camera location and information accessability to Users.