VideoCAD 13 Professional Review

In this review, we will be looking at the upgrade from any version of VideoCAD with Senselock dongle to VideoCAD 13 Professional with Dongle protection. VideoCAD is a powerful software tool that allows users to design and optimize their surveillance camera systems with precision and efficiency. The upgrade to VideoCAD 13 Professional brings a host of new features and improvements that will enhance the user experience and provide even more accurate and detailed results.

Features and Benefits

VideoCAD allows users to choose the most suitable lenses, heights, and locations for camera installation to provide the required parameters of view areas for detection and identification of a person and license plate reading. The software calculates the horizontal projection of camera control areas, including shadows from obstacles on the scene, and displays different regions of spatial resolution and field-of-view size in separate colors and hatch styles.

Users can calculate the horizontal projection sizes of viewing, person detecting, identifying, and license plate reading areas and draw them on the location plan. The software also calculates the image size on the display of any object in the camera view area in percentage of display size, pixels, TV lines, and millimeters (or inches in the case of Imperial format).

One of the standout features of VideoCAD is the ability to model the depth of field of each camera in the project. This allows users to visualize how objects will appear in focus within the camera’s view. The software also provides tools to choose visually the relative location of cameras using a graphics window with a CAD interface, as well as calculate the best positions and control areas of PTZ cameras.

Users can locate cameras and cables on prepared layouts in various formats, including *.bmp, *.jpg, *.emf, *.wmf, *.png, *.gif, *.tif, AutoCAD *.dwg, *.dxf. The software also allows for the import of *.dwg and *.dxf files using the CAD Import module by CAD Soft Tools.

Advanced Modeling and Visualization

VideoCAD goes beyond basic camera placement and offers advanced modeling capabilities. Users can construct three-dimensional models of real scenes, including the possibility of loading prepared 3D models such as a person or a car. The software allows users to model observed scene parameters like illumination and visibility limitations, as well as model luminaires with different spectrums of radiation and spectral sensitivity of image sensors.

Users can also model camera parameters such as spectral response, resolution, minimum illumination, electronic shutter, AGC, gamma, and more. Lens parameters like focal length, aperture, and auto iris are also taken into account. DVR parameters, including brightness, contrast, compression, and sharpness, can be adjusted to optimize the system’s performance.

One unique feature of VideoCAD is the ability to create animated monitor models as HTML files with moving 3D models and separate frame rates for each camera. This allows users to visualize how the surveillance system will operate in real-time and make adjustments as needed.

Efficiency and Cost Savings

VideoCAD is designed to save users time and money by optimizing their surveillance camera systems. The software helps users reduce the number of cameras needed in projects while increasing their efficiency. By accurately modeling camera parameters and view areas, users can spare unnecessary expenses and win tenders with more competitive bids.

Overall, the upgrade to VideoCAD 13 Professional with Dongle protection offers a comprehensive set of tools and features for designing and optimizing surveillance camera systems. With advanced modeling capabilities, precise calculations, and user-friendly interface, VideoCAD is a valuable tool for security professionals and system integrators.

Conclusion

Upgrade your VideoCAD software to the latest version and take advantage of the powerful features and benefits offered by VideoCAD 13 Professional. With enhanced modeling capabilities, accurate calculations, and cost-saving optimizations, VideoCAD is the ultimate tool for designing and optimizing surveillance camera systems.