Accessing Parameters via API

You can access all frame grabber and GenICam compatible camera parameters via the Silicon Software API (SDK).

microDisplay X provides you with a getter/setter code example for each parameter.

To view the getter/setter code example for a parameter:

  1. Start microDisplay X.
    You find microDisplayX.exe in your Silicon Software runtime installation directory, sub-directory bin.
  2. Select the frame grabber you want to work with from the list in the left upper corner.
  3. Select one of the listed applets via double-click. The applet is loaded.
  4. Select an active acquisition channel (DMA) or a connected camera (Cam).
  5. Select the parameter.
  6. Click on the Details button.
    A new dialog opens , displaying additional parameter information and the example code.
  7. Copy the displayed code to the clipboard by clicking the Copy to Clipboard button.