Today we’re going look at using the XCam2 as a webcam. This is a very easy procedure, and it can be set up in very little time. All the same, it’s good to have a cup of coffee nearby so that you can help your powers of concentration as you work.

The first thing you will need for this project is, of course, the XCam2, and XRay Vision. From here, you will be using a feature of XRay Vision called Export HTML. This feature will allow you to upload an image for your camera to your website. We’ll show you how to get to Export HTML as we go through the process.

Once you’re in XRay Vision, right click on your mouse.

• Go to Settings>
• Then to Internet and Dial Up Settings>
• Then to Export HTML>

Once you’re there, you’ll need to give XRay Vision some information.

• First you’ll need to give it your FTP server name.
• Then you’ll need to enter your User Name.
• And finally, you’ll need to enter your password.

Once you’ve taken care of those, then you’ll need to tell XRay Vision WHEN to Export HTML.

Right click your mouse

• Go to Settings>
• Server>
• Export HTML>

And from there you will be given several choices, and those choices are based on what you need. You can choose to have a new picture every specified amount of seconds, or at specific times such as 5:00 pm, or 7:00 am. Etc. You can also tell it to update the picture based on movement. And you can give it the number of pictures to be uploaded. You’re the boss here; you get to make all those choices.

You will also want to save your images in the Active Database. To save images, right click your mouse.

• Click on Settings>
• Preferences>

And again, from here you will be given several choices that are yours to make. From "Save Picture Every..." to "Number of Images in Database."

So there you go. You are now ready with your own webcam. Just remember that it’s hooked up, so you don’t go doing anything you wouldn’t do in front of your open windows.

Good luck with your new Webcam.

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