Enabling PicSearch:
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Before enabling, please make sure the AI Engine is enabled. To verify this, navigate to Intelligent Analytics > Engine Configuration > AI Engine
- Navigate to Settings>AI Event
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Next, Navigate to Intelligent Configuration>PicSearch
- Click the "Enable" checkbox and "Apply"
- Once enabled, the compatible cameras on the system will be listed
It is recommended to also enable Video Metadata to maximize the results of this feature. A guide for configuring metadata can be found HERE
Using MetaSearch Through Playback/Live View
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MetaSearch will be available in both live viewing and playback modes. This will be activated with the icon at the top.
- Click the "MetaSearch" at the top when there is either a person or vehicle on screen.
- This will reveal a yellow box around the target
- Next, click on the yellow box surrounding the target. This will bring up another "MetaSearch" icon to prompt a search.
- Click on the "MetaSearch" icon at the top corner. This will bring up the search interface.
- Click "Search" and this will bring up any targets within date/time selected.
- Modifying the "Similarity" slider will adjust the results based on how strict the search will be.
- For best results use this in conjunction with video metadata.
Using MetaSearch Through the Target Detection Tab
- MetaSearch is also available through the target detection tab.
- To use this navigate to the target detection tab and click on the "Three dots" icon
- Next find the desired target and click on the MetaSearch icon at the bottom
- Click on the yellow box surrounding the target and click on the MetaSearch icon on the target
- Select the desired date, similarity level as well as camera selection and click Search
- Any targets found within the desired parameters will be shown
Initial Submission Date: April 27th, 2026
Article Authored by: Michael Pagano, Technical Support Tier 1