Video layouts enable you to save a template of monitored cameras, allowing you to instantly bring those cameras into the viewing tiles.

Create a Layout

Creating a layout is easy; however, it is essential to place layouts in an appropriate area or partition to keep Security Desk organized.

1. Open Security Desk
2. Open the Monitoring task
3. Under the left-hand navigation, choose cameras to add to the viewing pane
   • Change your tile pattern if needed from the button at the bottom
4. Once the desired cameras are selected, right-click on the Monitoring tab at the top and choose Save as layout...
    
5. In the layout dialog, choose the area and partition for the building that this layout will belong to
   • If the layout includes cameras from multiple buildings, choose the _MULTI-AREA LAYOUTS area and partition
6. Provide a descriptive name for the layout
7. Click Save

The new layout will be available from the left-hand navigation. You can double-click the layout to load the cameras into the viewing pane. 

Update a Layout

To modify an existing layout, open/view the layout. Add/remove cameras, or update the tile pattern. Once the viewing panel is set, right-click on the layout from the left-hand navigation and choose Overwrite with current layout