Change timecode annotation edit password#

Some keyboard shortcuts are included in the instructions. NOTE: We use the terms observation and annotation interchangeably in the documentation below. Definitions or descriptions of the various parts of the interface can be found in the Glossary below. These are basic directions for creating and modifying annotations. The default direction is descend, but the direction should be updated as ROV direction changes throughout the dive. The default mode is Outline mode and is used for at-sea annotations.Ĭamera direction: At lower right of screen describes the direction of ROV travel. The interface screen now appears as below, note that the user and video connection boxes should now appear as green checks instead of red X’s.Īnnotation mode: At the lower left of the VARS annotation screen, choose an annotation mode (style of annotation).

When at sea: ‘Select timecode source’ should be set to UDP and server host and port numbers should already be entered and you should not need to alter these settings. When in the lab: RS422 as the timecode source and choose /dev/tty.RS422 deck control under the RS422 port selector. To connect to the VCR, click the VCR button and in the window that opens, select the following: VARS gets tape timecode and VCR deck control through RS-422 protocol.

Change timecode annotation edit password#

Note: Do NOT use your network or any other secure password as it will be viewable by the VARS administrators. Also fill in your personal details including affiliations/organization. In the Create new user window choose an appropriate user login name and password. If you have not created a user account previously, select the Create a new user account. To begin using VARS you must first login, connect to the VCR, and open the tape set that you wish to annotate.įor user login, type in your username and your password (or type ‘guest’).The VARS logo will appear while the knowledge base loads and the annotation app starts up.Start the program by double-clicking on the varsannotation.jnl.If you need extra help or information, please contact us. Useful definitions and descriptions can be found in the Glossary below. This guide gives basic instructions for starting and using the VARS annotation interface.