Getting started with the Windows Host System

Introduction

Linux and MacOSX supports openSSH with X-Server forwarding natively. In case of Windows some special tools are required. In this section an introduction is given.

After the step “configure your windows ethernet adapter” the settings can be tested with ping command:

System Requiremqents:

In order to view a live stream, for example with synview running on the camera, procede accordingly:

• Install PuTTY on your Windows machine
  PuTTY will execute the SSH-connection to iam.

• Install Xming
  Xming executes the graphical interface on Windows.

• Installing WinSCP is helpful on any host system.
  WinSCP is a program to transfer files from and to iam.

WinSCP - File transfer to camera

The configuration of WinSCP should look alike:

Open

iam asks for a password.

PuTTY and Xming - Open applications with graphical user interfaces:

Xming

To apply X-Server forwarding start the Xming server first. A link should be in the Windows start menu.

Configuration of PuTTY:

• Insert the iam IP address 192.168.1.10 in "Session→Host name"

Open

• Configure "Connection->SSH→X11" as follows:

After opening that connection, login as

WinSCP, PuTTY and Xming - Put everyting together

It is possible to start PuTTY with the same settings from WinSCP

For achiving X-Server forwarding as well it is necessary to edit the “WinSCP temporary session” settings in PuTTY once:

Start SynView:

Type into the console:

For more information see section SynView above.

Start HALCON viewer from then test_halcon_samples:

Type into the console:

For more information see section HALCON .