Virtual.ink documentation
Live Setup
Live Setup is the desktop capture-configuration surface in Virtual.ink. It is available both from the gear icon in Live View and as the standalone Live Setup page in the app menu.
Both surfaces use the same controls. The page version is easier for full setup work, while the sidebar version is meant for quick changes during a session.
Where Live Setup Appears
- the Live View gear button opens it as a slide-out panel
- the Virtual.ink menu can open it as a full page
- it is a desktop surface, not a standalone web page
Camera 1
The first device block controls the primary capture feed.
It includes:
- camera selection
- refresh or rescan
- MJPG on or off for the selected input
- flip controls: none, horizontal, vertical, or both
Changing camera or codec triggers a short feed reload.
Camera 2
When dual-camera support is available, Live Setup shows a second device block.
In the current entitlement model, this is typically available on Pro, Pulse, or a license with explicit dual-camera access.
Camera 2 adds:
- its own camera selection and MJPG toggle
- a switch-cameras action when both camera slots are populated
- independent flip controls, or a Sync with Camera 1 option
- a position mode:
Ambientkeeps Camera 2 as a separate saved inputBTSshows Camera 2 as a picture-in-picture surface in Live View
- Save original for Camera 2 media
Use Camera 2 when you want a second angle, behind-the-scenes view, or an additional original recording.
Display And Capture Format
Below the camera blocks, Live Setup controls how the live feed is framed and acquired.
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Display | Fill or Fit for the Live View canvas |
| FPS | Target capture frame rate |
| Resolution | Target capture resolution |
Changing FPS or resolution reinitializes the capture feed.
Current resolution policy in the shipped app is tier-aware:
- Starter:
1280x720 - Basic:
1280x720or1920x1080 - Pro and Pulse: the full resolution list exposed by the current build and hardware
Replay After Save
The Replay setting controls whether the newest saved dataset stays visible in Live View after capture.
| Option | Behavior |
|---|---|
| None | No replay card is shown |
| Small | Show a small corner replay |
| Medium | Show a medium corner replay |
| Large | Show a large corner replay |
The replay card loops muted playback and can be opened fullscreen from Live View.
Recording And Output
Live Setup controls what happens when the operator presses Record.
| Setting | Range | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | tier-dependent | Length of the capture action |
| Countdown | 0-10 s |
Visible countdown before capture starts |
| Cross-fade | 0-5000 ms |
Blend into the next action instead of cutting immediately |
| Reset before | On or Off | Clear existing paint before capture starts |
| Paint on record | On or Off | Force paint on when capture starts |
| Save as datasets | On or Off | Save each capture as a dataset folder instead of only loose media files |
Current timed-duration policy:
- Starter is capped at 8 seconds
- Basic is capped at 30 seconds
- Pro and Pulse can use manual mode as well as longer timed values
If recording is unavailable on the current license, Live Setup shows a warning and the capture workflow is limited accordingly.
If saving is disabled on the current license, Record and Snapshot stay unavailable even though the setup values remain visible for context.
Thumbnails
The thumbnail selector controls which frame becomes the representative image for the saved dataset.
You can choose a primary source and independently keep extra saved thumbnail candidates:
- first frame
- last frame
- middle frame
- random frame
This is useful when one thumbnail is used for browsing but additional candidates are still worth saving.
Reset And Recovery
The bottom of Live Setup now exposes two recovery links:
| Action | What it does |
|---|---|
| Reset Live Setup | Restore live-setup values such as camera layout, replay size, capture timing, and thumbnail behavior |
| Factory Reset | Jump to Troubleshooting for broader reset tools |
Effect reset is no longer a separate link inside Live Setup. Use Troubleshooting if you need to reset effects or restore full shipped defaults.
Related Pages
- Live View shows how these settings affect the operator canvas.
- Camera Connection covers hardware setup before you reach Live Setup.
- Troubleshooting covers resets and diagnostics.