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Acquisition Using GigE Vision Hardware

Acquire images from GigE Vision® cameras

Image Acquisition Toolbox™ includes a separate interface for use with GigE Vision compliant cameras. This interface is designed for GigE Vision cameras and supports more GigE-specific functionality.

You can continue to use the GigE Vision adaptor (gige) with the videoinput object, or you can use the gigecam object, which takes advantage of GigE properties and features and is more consistent with GigE Vision conventions for displaying properties and managing selector properties.

For more information about choosing the interface, see GigE Vision Acquisition: gigecam Object vs. videoinput Object.

Note: The functionality for all supported hardware is now available via the Support Package Installer. Starting with R2014a, each adaptor is available separately through the Support Package Installer, and you must install the appropriate support packages to use the toolbox with your hardware. For more information, see Image Acquisition Support Packages for Hardware Adaptors.

Functions

gigecamlistList of GigE Vision cameras connected to your system
gigecamCreate gigecam object to acquire images from GigE Vision cameras
commandsList of commands available for GigE Vision or GenICam GenTL camera
executeCommandExecute command on GigE Vision or GenICam GenTL camera
snapshotAcquire single image frame from GigE Vision camera
previewPreview of live video data
closepreviewClose Video Preview window

Topics

Get Started with GigE Vision Hardware

Acquire Images from GigE Vision Hardware

Troubleshooting

GigE Vision Hardware

Try these tips if you have problems using the toolbox with GigE Vision image acquisition devices. Information is provided for all platforms.