FAQ: smart map

Yes. For more information, see Remove cameras from smart map.

Can I show the same camera on multiple levels in a building?

Yes, you start by placing the camera on one level. Next, right-click the camera, select Camera visible on levels and then specify additional levels that you want the camera to be associated with.

Can I adjust the building outline to match a round building?

On the smart map, building outlines are square. Milestone recommends that you use the corner handles to adjust the shape of the building to cover the actual building.

What files types can I use as floorplans in a building?

You can use any of the supported custom overlays:

Shapefiles
CAD drawings
Images

For more information, see Adding, deleting, or editing custom overlays.

Can I add multiple floorplans to the same level?

Yes, you can add any number of floorplans to the same level, for example one for the north-wing and one for the south-wing.

What if a camera in a building is not associated with any levels?

In that case, the camera is visible an all levels.

Dissociating a camera from the levels in a building is relevant, for example, if the camera is located inside an elevator. When you add a camera to a building, automatically the camera is associated with the selected level. To dissociate the camera, in setup mode, right-click the camera, select Camera visible on levels, and make sure that no levels are selected.

If I move a building with a floorplan, will the floorplan move with it?

No, the floorplan stays in its original, geographic location and is visible only in setup mode. You must manually reposition the floorplan.

If I reorder a level within a building, will the cameras stay with the level?

Yes, the cameras stay with the level.

What happens to floorplans and cameras when I delete a building?

The floorplans are deleted, but the cameras remain.