Opening and Closing a Device#

In order to be able to configure a device, you have to open it in the pylon Viewer. Closing a device makes the device available to other applications.

Opening a Device#

Before you can configure a device, you have to open it.

To do so, choose one of the following methods:

  • Double-click the device in the Devices pane.
  • Right-click the device name in the Devices pane and choose Open from the context menu.
  • Select the device in the Devices pane, go to the Camera menu and choose Open.
  • Select the device in the Devices pane and click the Open Device Icon button in the toolbar.
  • Select the device in the Devices pane and press Ctrl+O (Cmd+O).

Closing a Device#

When you have finished using a device, you can make it available to other applications by closing it.

To do so, choose one of the following methods:

  • Right-click the device name in the Devices pane and choose Close from the context menu.
  • Select the device in the Devices pane, go to the Camera menu and choose Close.
  • Select the device in the Devices pane and click the Close Device Icon button in the toolbar.
  • Select the device in the Devices pane and press Ctrl+L (Cmd+L).