Why Component Focus Matters
Component focus updates the DVR overlay to display the exact component being inspected, improving traceability between:
Inspection activities
Recorded video and clips
Captured images
Inspection tasks and anomalies
When used correctly, media collected during inspections clearly reflects what was inspected and when.
Step 1 — Start an Activity
Before focusing on components or capturing media:
Navigate to IMR → Inspection Campaign → Execution.
Select the relevant asset or structure.
Open the Activity Execution page.
Click Start Asset Group.
Starting an activity:
Displays the activity name in the DVR overlay
Enables recording controls
Activates component focus functionality
Result:
Step 2 — Focus on a Component
While an activity is in progress:
Locate the component in the Components list.
Click Focus Component beside the component name.
When enabled:
The component name appears in the DVR overlay.
All recorded media reflects the focused inspection area.
Important Notes
When all tasks for a component are completed, it automatically moves to Completed.
If the component is focused, the DVR overlay will automatically revert back to the main activity name once completed.
Avoid marking tasks complete until recording of that component is finished.
Step 3 — Start Recording Video
Once the DVR is connected:
Click Start Record in the DVR control panel.
Recording begins immediately.
The button changes to Stop Record while active.
Click Stop Record when inspection recording is complete.
Recording captures the full inspection session and embeds inspection context into the DVR overlay.
Step 4 — Create Clips During Recording
Clips allow you to highlight important moments without stopping the main recording.
While recording is active:
Click Start Clip when an event or observation begins.
Click Stop Clip to finalize the clip.
Clips can only be created while recording is running.
Step 5 — Capture Photos (Still Images)
To capture inspection images:
Click Take Image in the DVR control panel.
This immediately captures a still image from the live DVR feed.
Images are typically used for:
Anomaly evidence
Component condition snapshots
Documentation of inspection findings
Best Practices for Inspectors
Start recording before beginning inspection tasks
Focus on each component before inspecting it
Create clips for anomalies or notable findings
Capture still images for clear visual evidence
Complete tasks only after recording for that component is finished
Following this workflow ensures inspection media remains fully traceable and audit-ready.