Managing Search Results
Once you've found relevant footage through searching, XProtect Smart Client provides several tools for reviewing, saving, and sharing your findings. This guide covers everything you can do with search results.
Understanding Search Results
Result Display
Search results appear as thumbnail images showing key moments from the footage. Each thumbnail includes:
Camera name and location
Date and time stamps
Duration of the video sequence
Preview image from the footage
Search Timeline
The timeline at the top shows the distribution of your results:
White markers indicate where search results are located in time
Hover over markers to see time and camera details
Click markers to jump directly to specific results
Multiple markers may represent the same result if it matches multiple criteria
Previewing Results
Quick Preview
Click on any search result thumbnail
The preview pane opens on the right side
Click the play button to watch the footage
Use standard playback controls (play, pause, speed adjustment)
Full-Screen Viewing
Double-click any search result to open it in full-screen mode
Double-click again to return to the search results
Scroll mouse wheel to zoom in or out on the video
Click and drag to zoom in on specific areas
Detailed Information
In the preview pane, click the "Details" tab to see:
Camera name and exact times
Event information and recording details
Associated alarm or event data
Taking Action on Results
Selecting Multiple Results
Hover over search results and click the blue checkbox that appears
Select multiple results to perform bulk actions
The blue action bar appears at the bottom showing available actions
Available Actions
Export Video
Add selected footage to the export queue:
Select one or more search results
Click the export icon in the action bar
Results are added to the Exports tab for processing
Bookmark Incidents
Save important incidents for future reference:
Select search results to bookmark
Click the bookmark icon in the action bar
Add details in the bookmark window:
Headline - Brief description of the incident
Description - Detailed notes about what happened
Time span - Adjust the start/end times if needed
Click OK to save
Bulk Bookmark Tips:
Use "Apply headline to all in list" to use the same title for multiple bookmarks
Use "Apply description to all in list" for shared descriptions
Take Snapshots
Capture still images from video footage:
Select the search results you want
Click the snapshot icon in the action bar
Images are saved to your designated snapshots folder
Find saved snapshots at: Settings > Application > Path to snapshots
Open in New Window
Review footage in a dedicated playback window:
Select a search result
Click the new window icon in the action bar
A floating window opens in playback mode
Use full timeline controls and export options
Drag the window to a different monitor if needed
Transfer Time to Main Timeline
Sync the main timeline with a search result:
Select a search result and preview it
Click the transfer time icon in the preview area
Switch to Playback mode to see related cameras at the same time
Useful for investigating what other cameras captured during an incident
Working with Bookmarked Results
Searching Existing Bookmarks
Use Search for > Bookmarks
Filter by keywords, bookmark ID, or creator
Keywords search both headline and description fields
Editing Bookmarks
If you have edit permissions:
Find bookmarks using the bookmark search
Select bookmarks to edit
Click the edit icon in the action bar
Modify headlines, descriptions, or time spans
Click OK to save changes
Camera Location Mapping
Available in: XProtect Corporate/Expert with geographic positioning
View where cameras are located geographically:
Select a search result
In the preview area, click the "Location" tab
The camera appears on a map showing its geographic context
Zoom out with mouse wheel to see surrounding areas
Click "Re-center" to return focus to the camera
Camera Status Icons
Map icons show different camera states:
Gray background - Camera not selected
Blue background - Camera selected
Red indicators - Cameras associated with alarms
Combined icons - Cameras with multiple states
Search Result Best Practices
Efficient Review Process
Start with the timeline - Look for clusters of activity
Preview before detailed viewing - Use quick preview to filter relevant results
Use full-screen for important footage - Get better detail for key incidents
Bookmark as you go - Save important findings immediately
Organization Tips
Use descriptive bookmark headlines - Include time, location, and brief description
Add detailed descriptions - Include names, actions, and outcomes
Take snapshots of key moments - Capture faces, license plates, or evidence
Export complete sequences - Don't just rely on snapshots for important incidents
Working with Large Result Sets
When searches return many results:
Use the search timeline to focus on specific time periods
Sort by relevance to see most important results first
Refine your search with additional filters
Focus on specific cameras rather than reviewing everything
Saving and Managing Searches
Available in: XProtect Corporate/Expert
Save Search Configurations
Configure your search with cameras, time period, and filters
Click the menu button (⋮) next to "Search filters"
Select "Save as"
Give your search a name and description
Choose "Private search" to keep it personal or leave unchecked to share
Reuse Saved Searches
Click the menu button (⋮) next to "Search filters"
Select "Open and manage searches"
Double-click a saved search to run it
Modify as needed and save again
Delete Obsolete Searches
Open the "Open and manage searches" window
Select searches you no longer need
Click "Delete search"
Related Articles:
Basic Video Search ←
Advanced Search & Filters ←
Exporting Video from XProtect →