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3.23. Lost Lightpaths After Moving Configuration Files to a Different Workstation – How to Reassign DCAM ID

Lost Lightpaths After Moving Configuration Files to a Different Workstation – How to Reassign DCAM ID

When moving configuration files to a different workstation, the DCAM ID for connected cameras may need to be reassigned. Follow these steps on a Windows workstation to resolve this issue:

Steps to Reassign DCAM ID:

1. Open the Windows Registry Editor:

   • Select the Start menu and search for regedit.exe.
   • Launch regedit.exe.

2. Export the Volocity Registry Settings:

   • Expand the data tree to locate the Volocity user-level settings.
   • Right-click on the Volocity folder and select Export.
   • Save the exported registry key to a local directory, such as the Desktop.

3. Edit the Registry Key:

   • Navigate to the saved registry key file and open it in a text editor (e.g., Notepad).
   • Search for the phrase "DCAM" within the text document.
   • Locate the hex key for each camera's DCAM ID.

4. Reassign DCAM IDs:

   • Modify the first two digits of the hex key to reassign the DCAM ID.
   • For example, if swapping the DCAM IDs of two cameras, adjust the first two digits of their respective hex keys accordingly.

5. Save Changes:

   • Save the changes to the registry file and close the text editor.

6. Apply the New Settings in Volocity:

   • Double-click the amended registry key file.
   • When prompted, select Yes to add the updated key to the Windows registry.

Your DCAM IDs will now be reassigned, and the lightpaths should work correctly in Volocity.