Interface¶

This section introduces the interface of the Mech-Eye Viewer and includes the instructions on using the Device Finder and the Camera Viewer.

Device Finder¶

After opening Mech-Eye Viewer, the software shows the device finder interface, as in the figure below.

This interface is for connecting the camera to Mech-Eye Viewer. In this interface, you can view the list of connectable cameras and their information, connect a camera, and set the camera IP.

Device Finder’s Interface¶

No.	Component	Use
1	Menubar	Switch software languages, switch users, view version information, and start virtual cameras.
2	Switching tabs	Switch between device finder and camera viewer.
3	Detected cameras list	View all available cameras and their model info in the current network.
4	Camera info	View the model, IP address, port, serial number, firmware version of the selected camera.
5	Toolbar	Refresh camera list, connect camera and set camera IP.
6	Log	View the status of the client program over time by scrolling up and down.

Camera Viewer¶

After the camera is successfully connected, the software will display the camera viewer interface, as shown in the figure below.

In this interface, you can capture images, switch the displayed data type, and adjust image and data information by adjusting parameters.

Camera Viewer’s Interface¶

The components and their uses are listed below.

No.	Component	Use
1	Camera Viewer’s Menubar	Save image, switch software language, switch user, view version information, start virtual camera, open image analysis tools.
2	Switching tabs	Switch between device finder and camera viewer.
3	Camera Viewer’s Toolbar	Capture images or disconnect the camera.
4	Camera Viewer’s Image Display	View images captured by the camera, and switch between displayed data types: 2D image, depth map, point cloud.
5	Parameters	View and adjust image parameters, and save parameter groups for different purposes.
6	Log	View the status of the client program over time by scrolling up and down.

Camera Viewer’s Menubar¶

Option		Description
File	Save Raw Data of Camera	Save the original data and generate a .mraw file for debugging and analysis later.
	Save Images	Save different types of images, including 2D images, depth maps, and point clouds.
	Start Virtual Camera	Adjust the saved data after loading the data from a virtual camera.
Tools	Check Camera Intrinsic Parameters	Check whether the camera’s intrinsic parameters are consistent with the factory settings.
	Exposure Assistant	Obtain the optimal exposure parameter values of the camera by trying different exposure time combinations.
	Depth Analyzer	Check the imaging quality of the selected region by checking the fluctuation of the depth map in the selected area.
	View 2D Camera and Set Parameters	Set and view 2D camera related parameters.
Advance	User	Set to Standard by default. Other options are not available.
Advance	Camera Controller	View camera type, date and time, CPU temperature and DLP temperature, etc.
View	Log Operation	Off by default. Open/close the log management panel.
	Property (Parameter)	On by default. Open/close the property (parameter) panel.
	2D View	On by default. Open/close the 2D image display.
	Depth View	On by default. Open/close the depth map display.
	Cloud View	On by default. Open/close the point cloud display.
Help	Language	Switch the software language. Restart the software to apply.
Help	About	View software version.

Camera Viewer’s Image Display¶

Through View in the menubar, you can select the type of data to be displayed, and you can switch the display data type in the lower-left corner.

Option	Description
2D image	View 2D images captured by the camera.
Depth map	View depth maps captured by the camera.
Point cloud	View point clouds captured by the camera.

Parameters¶

Visibility¶

Visibility options include Beginner and Expert. More parameters are available for adjustment in Expert mode. It is recommended to choose the Beginner mode first; if the quality of the 2D image, depth map, or point cloud is not satisfactory, please choose the Expert mode.

Config group¶

By default, parameters of the software are all expanded and all parameters that can be adjusted are displayed.

Icon	Use
	Options: default, calib (calibration).
	Click the small triangle on the right side of the icon to view all parameter groups, please select a parameter group based on your needs.
	Expand all parameters.
	Collapse all parameters.
	Add a new parameter group.
	Delete the current parameter group.
	Rename the parameter group.
	Save the parameter set. Shortcut: Ctrl S.
	Reset the parameter group (restore the factory settings).
	Import parameter groups.
	Export parameter groups.

Note

default is a default parameter group and cannot be deleted.
It is recommended to create corresponding parameter groups for different projects.

Property (Parameter) Panel¶

The panel consists of two parts: parameter name and value. It is mainly used to view parameter definitions, set regions of interest, and adjust parameters for 2D images, depth maps and point clouds. For details, please see Parameter Adjustment.

Parameter name:

Click on the parameter name to view its definition. Double-click on a parameter category (2D parameters, 3D parameters, point cloud processing, etc.) to expand/collapse all parameters under a category.
Value:

For setting the region of interest or adjusting the camera settings for obtaining the optimal 2D images, depth maps, or point clouds.

Feature	Note
Refresh camera list	If the camera is powered on and connected to the current network, but does not appear in the camera list, please refresh the camera list. After refreshing, the camera will appear in the list of detected cameras.
Connect a camera	Select a camera, and click to connect the camera.
Set camera IP	For checking the machine’s network connection and setting the camera’s IP address.

Icon	Name	Use
	Disconnect	Disconnect the currently connected camera.
	Continuous Scan	Let the camera continuously capture images and view the images, depth maps, and point clouds.
	Scan Once	Let the camera takes a single image and view the image, depth map, and point cloud.