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Author Topic: Why does D-ViewCam run full-screen and not in a window?  (Read 17709 times)

jsrober

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Why does D-ViewCam run full-screen and not in a window?
« on: May 03, 2011, 05:27:15 AM »
I find it annoying that when I have D-ViewCam running I can't see my desktop icons, desktop gadgets.

I'd like to keep it running to watch the camera, but have a tiny window in the corner of my screen, not fill my entire screen. Is there any way to do this?

 ???

John
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Mackerel

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Re: Why does D-ViewCam run full-screen and not in a window?
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2011, 06:41:41 PM »
In one word: No... Sorry, has been like that from V3 onward. Latest V2.0 versions had some options around this, but no more...
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jsrober

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Re: Why does D-ViewCam run full-screen and not in a window?
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2011, 06:43:31 PM »
Is there any other viewer software that can be used to view the DCS-930L?

D-Link engineers are idiots.
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Mackerel

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Re: Why does D-ViewCam run full-screen and not in a window?
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2011, 06:51:48 PM »
You can use HTML, or find another IP-cam viewer. None for the price you are paying now: Free...

I have not yet find a good and free viewer with same options. So I have a dedicated computer, with remote playback and live viewer services switched on... But I need to record multiple cams, and there is what most free ip-cam viewers restrict you on. For 1 camera there are some options, but I have looked some time ago, so my info is not up-to-date...
Happy hunting for a viewer!
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deani2

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Re: Why does D-ViewCam run full-screen and not in a window?
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2011, 04:58:53 PM »
I found this free to download and use: iSpy surveillance software
It will run in any size window you want.  It can be resized.
http://www.ispyconnect.com/download.aspx
To use my D-Link DCS-930L    I Rt. click / add camera.. Use tab for MJPEG URL
Name: (for my address "101" Camera; change to yours)
http://192.168.0.101/mjpeg.cgi   You will need to enter the camera's:  admin / password
Sound is: http://192.168.0.101/audio.cgi 

Quote from: jsrober on May 04, 2011, 06:43:31 PM
Is there any other viewer software that can be used to view the DCS-930L?

D-Link engineers are *****s.
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JavaLawyer

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Re: Why does D-ViewCam run full-screen and not in a window?
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2011, 10:36:32 AM »
Quote from: deani2 on May 31, 2011, 04:58:53 PM
I found this free to download and use: iSpy surveillance software
It will run in any size window you want.  It can be resized.
http://www.ispyconnect.com/download.aspx

Great find. I tested this application last night and it works flawlessly. This is a perfect (and highly preferable) alternative to the D-Link application and web browser viewing.  The application also supports multiple cameras.
« Last Edit: June 02, 2011, 11:19:14 AM by JavaLawyer »
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phuz

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Re: Why does D-ViewCam run full-screen and not in a window?
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2014, 06:09:38 AM »
Sorry to revive an old thread, but I came across this and it was super helpful.
This iSpy software is GREAT.  (Dear D-Link, TAKE SOME NOTES!)
It is so feature rich.  I am confused on how to add the audio stream to the video.
I tried to add microphone, but can't figure out where to add the URL for it.
Everything I have tried does not result in success.

Thanks.
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phuz

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Re: Why does D-ViewCam run full-screen and not in a window?
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2014, 06:38:19 AM »
OK, figured this out on my own. 
Need to have the VLC plugin in the VLC directory of iSpy.
All is well!
Thanks again for all the tips on this.
The D-link Desktop app is TERRIBLE compared to this.
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