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Branches in Ocularis 5

In Ocularis 5, a branch may be used to logically organize the components of the recording system. Viewing and configuring branches is done via the Ocularis Recorder Manager. There is a top level main 'branch', defaulted to Company, and other branches may be created. In some cases, branches are optional and provide for visual ease of use of the product. In other cases, branches are required.

When the software is installed, one Company or main branch is created. You can rename this branch as your own company name or the company name for the customer. For installations where multiple people will be administering recording components, creating a user account at a branch level will isolate that user's ability to configure the system solely for their branch (similar to a Group Administrator in Ocularis Administrator). They will not have visibility to other branches. The administrator at the top level will always have visibility down all branches.

Branches may also be organized into a Branch Group to facilitate navigation. Branch groups are displayed as folders and serve no other function than for cosmetic display and organization.