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Basic Navigation (UI Tour)

Let us talk you through the features you'll find on every page of the OV20i software.

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For help accessing the OV20i software, see Logging In & Browser Compatibility.

Interface Overview​

The OV20i software interface consists of several key elements that remain consistent across all pages:

Top Navigation Bar​

Top navigation bar

  • Home Button: Click on the Overview logo in the top-left corner to return to All-Recipes (Home Page)
  • Version and Serial Number: The current software version and device serial number are displayed in the top-right corner, which is useful information to provide when requesting support
  • Theme: Choose between Classic, Light, or Dark mode
  • User Login: Click here to sign in using a user profile. User profiles are disabled by default—to use them, you must first configure Users and Permissions

Left Toolbar​

The Toolbar on the left side of the screen is used to access different menus for operating the camera, viewing saved images, analyzing model results, and more.

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Click to collapse or expand the Left Toolbar - allowing you to choose between maximising screen space when focusing on specific tasks or having quick access to other sections.

Expand/collapse the left toolbar

Core Operations​

  • All-Recipes (Home Page): This is a place to create, view, and manage Recipes on the OV20i
  • Recipe Editor: Edit the active Recipe settings
  • HMI: View live image results from the active Recipe, manually trigger the camera, and switch between Recipes
  • Library: View and search all images captured by the camera. Library images can also be selected and added to the training datasets of existing Recipes
  • Haystack: Use intuitive visualization tools to quickly hone in on model trends and performance indicators

System Monitoring​

System Configuration​

  • Users and Permissions: Enable user profiles and manage permissions
  • System Settings: View and edit the device network settings, system time, and device storage, download system logs, and restart the camera remotely
  • Software Update: Upload and install software updates to access the latest OV20i Vision System updates and features

Help​

  • User Manual: Access an offline copy of this user manual, current to the release date of the current software version of your device

Help and Support Button​

Help button

Click the help icon in the bottom-right corner to access:

  • Overview Support: Send an e-mail to support@overview.ai using your computer's preferred e-mail application
  • Keyboard Shortcuts: View the keyboard shortcuts available for frequent tasks in the OV20i system

Quick Navigation:

  • Use the Overview logo to quickly return to the home page
  • Toolbar sections are organized by function (Operations, Monitoring, Configuration, Support)
  • User information in the top-right corner helps with support requests

Workflow Efficiency:

  • Start with All Recipes for recipe management
  • Use HMI for live operations and monitoring
  • Access Library for image analysis and training data
  • Configure system via Settings and Users & Permissions

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