Dcam User Guide-The Projects Section: Overview

October 18, 2024

The projects section allows you to manage projects. You can view available projects, access project information, and perform tasks related to each project. Normally the project information is already listed, and you only need to check that it is correct and complete. A project includes general project information, such as a description, a record custodian, and a contact person.

Sections:

Project-Column Headings
Project Options
Viewing Project Statuses
Estimating Completion

Project-Column Headings

The following are descriptions of the column headings in the project section:

  • ID: An automatically generated unique identifier that names the project on the DCam station.
  • Project: A project name that is unique.
  • Description: Description of the project.
  • Status: The project statuses.
  • Est. Completion: The week ending date of when this project is estimated to be completed.
  • Listings: The number of listings in the project.

Project Options

Tasks you can perform with the projects section are listed on the left as follows:

  • Create: This option is only used to create a new project when directed by your supervisor. Since projects are approved and created by the Collection Operations and Imaging Services teams, you might never use this option.
  • Information: Click to view information for the project.
  • Add Listing: Click this option, if directed by your supervisor, to add a new listing. Because projects are approved and created by the Collection Operations and Imaging Services teams, you might never use this option. You need your supervisor’s permission to submit a listing. A listing is considered provisional until it is approved.
  • Complete: Select this option to mark a project as completed after capturing and transferring all of the images for the project.
  • Reopen: Click this option to complete additional work on a project that you previously marked completed.
  • Delete: Only use this option if your supervisor tells you to delete a project.

 

DCam Versions

Important: DCam version 9.0 and above does not support Standard mode. To use Standard mode, install a DCam version prior to 9.0.

 

The latest version of DCam software is copied to each external hard drive before being shipped. If DCam finds a newer version on the external hard drive, an upgrade dialog will display.

 

The latest version of DCam software can be downloaded here: https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/sites/DCam. Files on this page are available to download for convenience, emergency, or for extenuating circumstances.

 

Determining the DCam Installer File Version

To determine the version of DCam you will be installing, look at the installer file name. DCam version numbers follow this pattern: Major.Minor.Patch-Build.

 

For example, if the name of the file is “dcam_install_v1.2.3-456.exe”, the version number is 1.2.3-456. The major version is 1, the minor version is 2, the patch version is 3, and the build version is 456.

 

Determining the Installed DCam Version

The currently installed version of DCam is listed in the following places:

· In the title of the DCam desktop shortcut.

· In the title of the DCam Windows shortcut. Click the Windows Start icon, then click the FamilySearchfolder.

· On the opening screen when DCam is starting up.

· In the upper left corner of the DCam application title bar.

· In the About DCam dialog. Click the main Help menu and select About.

 

DCam Software Install

This section is for installing DCam software on a computer where none is currently installed. Note that installing DCam also installs a Places database or updates the existing database.

 

 

Downloading the Installer

Step 1: Open the DCam SharePoint web page from https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/sites/DCam.

 

Step 2: Click DCam Software Versions.

 

Step 3: Hover the mouse pointer over the DCam installer.

· Click the three dots, which will appear to the right of the mouse pointer.

· Click Download from the context menu.

 

Step 4: Download other files as necessary.

 

Installing DCam

Before installing DCam, be sure all folders in all listings have a Shipped or Completed status. If you are unable to do so, please contact a supervisor before proceeding.

 

Step 1: Find the DCam installer folder in Windows Explorer. If the installer is in a zip archive, extract the archive.

 

Step 2: Double click to launch the DCam installer.

 

Step 3: Follow the instructions on all dialogs.

· If a dialog opens and asks if you want to allow this app to make changes to your device, click Yes.

· On the InstallShield Wizard dialog, click Next.

· On the Ready to Install the Program dialog, click Install.

· On the InstallShield Wizard Completed dialog click Finish.

 

Step 4: When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

 

DCam Software Uninstall

Step 1: Find the uninstall icon on the desktop and double click it.

· If step 1 does not work or is not an option, click the Windows icon, typically located in the bottom-left corner of the screen. From here you can view a list of all installed applications. Find and click FamilySearch, then click Uninstall DCam.

 

Step 2: Follow the instructions on all dialogs.

· On the Windows Installer dialog, click Yes.

· If a dialog opens which asks if you want to allow this app to make changes to your device, click Yes.

 

Step 3: When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

 

DCam Software Upgrade

If installing a newer version of DCam software, uninstalling the currently installed software is typically unnecessary. Before installing DCam, be sure all folders in all listings have a Shipped or Completed status. If you are unable to do so, please contact a supervisor before proceeding.

 

Step 1: Follow the instructions on all dialogs (See Step 3 of Installing DCam).

 

Step 2: When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

 

DCam Software Downgrade

A downgrade occurs when the application to be installed has a lower version number than the version currently installed. For example, replacing DCam version 9.0 with DCam version 8.2 or lower would be a downgrade.

 

Downgrading DCam is not supported. If you experience image capture issues after upgrading DCam, do not downgrade the software. Doing so may cause additional problems, potentially creating longer work delays or causing you to lose completed work. Rather than performing a downgrade, report the issue immediately. If you are unable to capture images for any reason, the issue will be given top priority. Support will be provided as soon as possible and continue until you can resume image capture.

 

DCam Versions

Important: DCam version 9.0 and above does not support Standard mode. To use Standard mode, install a DCam version prior to 9.0.

 

The latest version of DCam software is copied to each external hard drive before being shipped. If DCam finds a newer version on the external hard drive, an upgrade dialog will display.

 

The latest version of DCam software can be downloaded here: https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/sites/DCam. Files on this page are available to download for convenience, emergency, or for extenuating circumstances.

 

Determining the DCam Installer File Version

To determine the version of DCam you will be installing, look at the installer file name. DCam version numbers follow this pattern: Major.Minor.Patch-Build.

 

For example, if the name of the file is “dcam_install_v1.2.3-456.exe”, the version number is 1.2.3-456. The major version is 1, the minor version is 2, the patch version is 3, and the build version is 456.

 

Determining the Installed DCam Version

The currently installed version of DCam is listed in the following places:

·      In the title of the DCam desktop shortcut.

·      In the title of the DCam Windows shortcut. Click the Windows Start icon, then click the FamilySearch folder.

·      On the opening screen when DCam is starting up.

·      In the upper left corner of the DCam application title bar.

·      In the About DCam dialog. Click the main Help menu and select About.

 

DCam Software Install

This section is for installing DCam software on a computer where none is currently installed. Note that installing DCam also installs a Places database or updates the existing database.

 

 

Downloading the Installer

Step 1: Open the DCam SharePoint web page from https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/sites/DCam.

 

Step 2: Click DCam Software Versions.

 

Step 3: Hover the mouse pointer over the DCam installer.

· Click the three dots, which will appear to the right of the mouse pointer.

· Click Download from the context menu.

 

Step 4: Download other files as necessary.

 

Installing DCam

Before installing DCam, be sure all folders in all listings have a Shipped or Completed status. If you are unable to do so, please contact a supervisor before proceeding.

 

Step 1: Find the DCam installer folder in Windows Explorer. If the installer is in a zip archive, extract the archive.

 

Step 2: Double click to launch the DCam installer.

 

Step 3: Follow the instructions on all dialogs.

· If a dialog opens and asks if you want to allow this app to make changes to your device, click Yes.

· On the InstallShield Wizard dialog, click Next.

· On the Ready to Install the Program dialog, click Install.

· On the InstallShield Wizard Completed dialog click Finish.

 

Step 4: When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

 

DCam Software Uninstall

Step 1: Find the uninstall icon on the desktop and double click it.

1. If step 1 does not work or is not an option, click the Windows icon, typically located in the bottom-left corner of the screen. From here you can view a list of all installed applications. Find and click FamilySearch, then click Uninstall DCam.

 

Step 2: Follow the instructions on all dialogs.

2. On the Windows Installer dialog, click Yes.

3. If a dialog opens which asks if you want to allow this app to make changes to your device, click Yes.

 

Step 3: When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

 

DCam Software Upgrade

If installing a newer version of DCam software, uninstalling the currently installed software is typically unnecessary. Before installing DCam, be sure all folders in all listings have a Shipped or Completed status. If you are unable to do so, please contact a supervisor before proceeding.

 

Step 1: Follow the instructions on all dialogs (See Step 3 of Installing DCam).

 

Step 2: When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

 

DCam Software Downgrade

A downgrade occurs when the application to be installed has a lower version number than the version currently installed. For example, replacing DCam version 9.0 with DCam version 8.2 or lower would be a downgrade.

 

Downgrading DCam is not supported. If you experience image capture issues after upgrading DCam, do not downgrade the software. Doing so may cause additional problems, potentially creating longer work delays or causing you to lose completed work. Rather than performing a downgrade, report the issue immediately. If you are unable to capture images for any reason, the issue will be given top priority. Support will be provided as soon as possible and continue until you can resume image capture.

 

DCam Versions

Important: DCam version 9.0 and above does not support Standard mode. To use Standard mode, install a DCam version prior to 9.0.

 

The latest version of DCam software is copied to each external hard drive before being shipped. If DCam finds a newer version on the external hard drive, an upgrade dialog will display.

 

The latest version of DCam software can be downloaded here: https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/sites/DCam. Files on this page are available to download for convenience, emergency, or for extenuating circumstances.

 

Determining the DCam Installer File Version

To determine the version of DCam you will be installing, look at the installer file name. DCam version numbers follow this pattern: Major.Minor.Patch-Build.

 

For example, if the name of the file is “dcam_install_v1.2.3-456.exe”, the version number is 1.2.3-456. The major version is 1, the minor version is 2, the patch version is 3, and the build version is 456.

 

Determining the Installed DCam Version

The currently installed version of DCam is listed in the following places:

  • In the title of the DCam desktop shortcut.
  • In the title of the DCam Windows shortcut. Click the Windows Start icon, then click the FamilySearchfolder.
  • On the opening screen when DCam is starting up.
  • In the upper left corner of the DCam application title bar.
  • In the About DCam dialog. Click the main Help menu and select About.

 
DCam Software Install

This section is for installing DCam software on a computer where none is currently installed. Note that installing DCam also installs a Places database or updates the existing database.

 

 

Downloading the Installer

Step 1: Open the DCam SharePoint web page from https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/sites/DCam.

 

Step 2: Click DCam Software Versions.

 

Step 3: Hover the mouse pointer over the DCam installer.

  • Click the three dots, which will appear to the right of the mouse pointer.
  • Click Download from the context menu.

 
Step 4: Download other files as necessary.

 

Installing DCam

Before installing DCam, be sure all folders in all listings have a Shipped or Completed status. If you are unable to do so, please contact a supervisor before proceeding.

 

Step 1: Find the DCam installer folder in Windows Explorer. If the installer is in a zip archive, extract the archive.

 

Step 2: Double click to launch the DCam installer.

 

Step 3: Follow the instructions on all dialogs.

  • If a dialog opens and asks if you want to allow this app to make changes to your device, click Yes.
  • On the InstallShield Wizard dialog, click Next.
  • On the Ready to Install the Program dialog, click Install.
  • On the InstallShield Wizard Completed dialog click Finish.

 
Step 4: When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

 

DCam Software Uninstall

Step 1: Find the uninstall icon on the desktop and double click it.

  • If step 1 does not work or is not an option, click the Windows icon, typically located in the bottom-left corner of the screen. From here you can view a list of all installed applications. Find and click FamilySearch, then click Uninstall DCam.

 
Step 2: Follow the instructions on all dialogs.

  • On the Windows Installer dialog, click Yes.
  • If a dialog opens which asks if you want to allow this app to make changes to your device, click Yes.

 
Step 3: When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

 

DCam Software Upgrade

If installing a newer version of DCam software, uninstalling the currently installed software is typically unnecessary. Before installing DCam, be sure all folders in all listings have a Shipped or Completed status. If you are unable to do so, please contact a supervisor before proceeding.

 

Step 1: Follow the instructions on all dialogs (See Step 3 of Installing DCam).

 

Step 2: When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

 

DCam Software Downgrade

A downgrade occurs when the application to be installed has a lower version number than the version currently installed. For example, replacing DCam version 9.0 with DCam version 8.2 or lower would be a downgrade.

 

Downgrading DCam is not supported. If you experience image capture issues after upgrading DCam, do not downgrade the software. Doing so may cause additional problems, potentially creating longer work delays or causing you to lose completed work. Rather than performing a downgrade, report the issue immediately. If you are unable to capture images for any reason, the issue will be given top priority. Support will be provided as soon as possible and continue until you can resume image capture.

  •  

    DCam Versions

    Important: DCam version 9.0 and above does not support Standard mode. To use Standard mode, install a DCam version prior to 9.0.

     

    The latest version of DCam software is copied to each external hard drive before being shipped. If DCam finds a newer version on the external hard drive, an upgrade dialog will display.

     

    The latest version of DCam software can be downloaded here: https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/sites/DCam. Files on this page are available to download for convenience, emergency, or for extenuating circumstances.

     

    Determining the DCam Installer File Version

    To determine the version of DCam you will be installing, look at the installer file name. DCam version numbers follow this pattern: Major.Minor.Patch-Build.

     

    For example, if the name of the file is “dcam_install_v1.2.3-456.exe”, the version number is 1.2.3-456. The major version is 1, the minor version is 2, the patch version is 3, and the build version is 456.

     

    Determining the Installed DCam Version

    The currently installed version of DCam is listed in the following places:

    • In the title of the DCam desktop shortcut.
    • In the title of the DCam Windows shortcut. Click the Windows Start icon, then click the FamilySearchfolder.
    • On the opening screen when DCam is starting up.
    • In the upper left corner of the DCam application title bar.
    • In the About DCam dialog. Click the main Help menu and select About.

     
    DCam Software Install

    This section is for installing DCam software on a computer where none is currently installed. Note that installing DCam also installs a Places database or updates the existing database.

     

     

    Downloading the Installer

    Step 1: Open the DCam SharePoint web page from https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/sites/DCam.

     

    Step 2: Click DCam Software Versions.

     

    Step 3: Hover the mouse pointer over the DCam installer.

    • Click the three dots, which will appear to the right of the mouse pointer.
    • Click Download from the context menu.

     
    Step 4: Download other files as necessary.

     

    Installing DCam

    Before installing DCam, be sure all folders in all listings have a Shipped or Completed status. If you are unable to do so, please contact a supervisor before proceeding.

     

    Step 1: Find the DCam installer folder in Windows Explorer. If the installer is in a zip archive, extract the archive.

     

    Step 2: Double click to launch the DCam installer.

     

    Step 3: Follow the instructions on all dialogs.

    • If a dialog opens and asks if you want to allow this app to make changes to your device, click Yes.
    • On the InstallShield Wizard dialog, click Next.
    • On the Ready to Install the Program dialog, click Install.
    • On the InstallShield Wizard Completed dialog click Finish.

     
    Step 4: When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

     

    DCam Software Uninstall

    Step 1: Find the uninstall icon on the desktop and double click it.

    • If step 1 does not work or is not an option, click the Windows icon, typically located in the bottom-left corner of the screen. From here you can view a list of all installed applications. Find and click FamilySearch, then click Uninstall DCam.

     
    Step 2: Follow the instructions on all dialogs.

    • On the Windows Installer dialog, click Yes.
    • If a dialog opens which asks if you want to allow this app to make changes to your device, click Yes.

     
    Step 3: When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

     

    DCam Software Upgrade

    If installing a newer version of DCam software, uninstalling the currently installed software is typically unnecessary. Before installing DCam, be sure all folders in all listings have a Shipped or Completed status. If you are unable to do so, please contact a supervisor before proceeding.

     

    Step 1: Follow the instructions on all dialogs (See Step 3 of Installing DCam).

     

    Step 2: When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

     

    DCam Software Downgrade

    A downgrade occurs when the application to be installed has a lower version number than the version currently installed. For example, replacing DCam version 9.0 with DCam version 8.2 or lower would be a downgrade.

     

    Downgrading DCam is not supported. If you experience image capture issues after upgrading DCam, do not downgrade the software. Doing so may cause additional problems, potentially creating longer work delays or causing you to lose completed work. Rather than performing a downgrade, report the issue immediately. If you are unable to capture images for any reason, the issue will be given top priority. Support will be provided as soon as possible and continue until you can resume image capture.

     

    DCam Versions

    Important: DCam version 9.0 and above does not support Standard mode. To use Standard mode, install a DCam version prior to 9.0.

     

    The latest version of DCam software is copied to each external hard drive before being shipped. If DCam finds a newer version on the external hard drive, an upgrade dialog will display.

     

    The latest version of DCam software can be downloaded here: https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/sites/DCam. Files on this page are available to download for convenience, emergency, or for extenuating circumstances.

     

    Determining the DCam Installer File Version

    To determine the version of DCam you will be installing, look at the installer file name. DCam version numbers follow this pattern: Major.Minor.Patch-Build.

     

    For example, if the name of the file is “dcam_install_v1.2.3-456.exe”, the version number is 1.2.3-456. The major version is 1, the minor version is 2, the patch version is 3, and the build version is 456.

     

    Determining the Installed DCam Version

    The currently installed version of DCam is listed in the following places:

    1. In the title of the DCam desktop shortcut.

    2. In the title of the DCam Windows shortcut. Click the Windows Start icon, then click the FamilySearch folder.

    3. On the opening screen when DCam is starting up.

    4. In the upper left corner of the DCam application title bar.

    5. In the About DCam dialog. Click the main Help menu and select About.

     

    DCam Software Install

    This section is for installing DCam software on a computer where none is currently installed. Note that installing DCam also installs a Places database or updates the existing database.

     

     

    Downloading the Installer

    Step 1: Open the DCam SharePoint web page from https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/sites/DCam.

     

    Step 2: Click DCam Software Versions.

     

    Step 3: Hover the mouse pointer over the DCam installer.

    1. Click the three dots, which will appear to the right of the mouse pointer.

    2. Click Download from the context menu.

     

    Step 4: Download other files as necessary.

     

    Installing DCam

    Before installing DCam, be sure all folders in all listings have a Shipped or Completed status. If you are unable to do so, please contact a supervisor before proceeding.

     

    Step 1: Find the DCam installer folder in Windows Explorer. If the installer is in a zip archive, extract the archive.

     

    Step 2: Double click to launch the DCam installer.

     

    Step 3: Follow the instructions on all dialogs.

    · If a dialog opens and asks if you want to allow this app to make changes to your device, click Yes.

    · On the InstallShield Wizard dialog, click Next.

    · On the Ready to Install the Program dialog, click Install.

    · On the InstallShield Wizard Completed dialog click Finish.

     

    Step 4: When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

     

    DCam Software Uninstall

    Step 1: Find the uninstall icon on the desktop and double click it.

    1. If step 1 does not work or is not an option, click the Windows icon, typically located in the bottom-left corner of the screen. From here you can view a list of all installed applications. Find and click FamilySearch, then click Uninstall DCam.

     

    Step 2: Follow the instructions on all dialogs.

    2. On the Windows Installer dialog, click Yes.

    3. If a dialog opens which asks if you want to allow this app to make changes to your device, click Yes.

     

    Step 3: When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

     

    DCam Software Upgrade

    If installing a newer version of DCam software, uninstalling the currently installed software is typically unnecessary. Before installing DCam, be sure all folders in all listings have a Shipped or Completed status. If you are unable to do so, please contact a supervisor before proceeding.

     

    Step 1: Follow the instructions on all dialogs (See Step 3 of Installing DCam).

     

    Step 2: When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

     

    DCam Software Downgrade

    A downgrade occurs when the application to be installed has a lower version number than the version currently installed. For example, replacing DCam version 9.0 with DCam version 8.2 or lower would be a downgrade.

     

    Downgrading DCam is not supported. If you experience image capture issues after upgrading DCam, do not downgrade the software. Doing so may cause additional problems, potentially creating longer work delays or causing you to lose completed work. Rather than performing a downgrade, report the issue immediately. If you are unable to capture images for any reason, the issue will be given top priority. Support will be provided as soon as possible and continue until you can resume image capture.

Viewing Project Statuses

To filter project listings according to status, click the check boxes at the bottom of the project section (right of the word “Show”) using the following options:

  • All: Shows all the projects, including the open and completed projects.
  • Empty: Shows only empty projects.
  • Open: Shows only projects that contain one or more nonempty listings that are not completed.
  • Completed?: Shows only projects for which all current listings are completed.
  • Completed: Shows only completed projects.

Estimating Completion

To manage people and equipment, it is useful to know when a project will be completed. You can provide a rough estimate of when a project will be completed using the Estimated Project Completion dialog.

Note: The estimated completion feature is normally used by your field supervisor or manager.

After clicking Update, you can select Less than 3 months, Less than 1 year, or 1 year or more and then enter the estimated number of weeks, months, or years remaining to complete the project. From this estimate, DCam calculates the estimated completion date as a week-ending date.

Starting in a New Project

When you start working in a new project, follow these steps:

Step 1: From the PLF screen, select the project to work on, and confirm that the project information is correct.

Step 2: Within the project, select the listing.

Step 3: Make sure the records in the listing match the actual records in the archive.

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