Adding intrusion detection areas to your maps

2026-07-14Last updated

To enable operators to monitor and control intrusion detection areas, you can add the areas to maps in Genetec™ Configuration desktop.

Before you begin

Procedure

  1. From the homepage in Genetec Configuration desktop, open the Map designer task.
  2. Select a recent map or click Browse all maps to open an existing map.
  3. In the Entities section, click Area view ().
  4. Click and drag an intrusion area to a location on the map.
    A side panel opens on the right side of the task.
  5. Configure the entity's state and icon display:
    1. In the Identity section, click Show states, and select the colors to associate with each panel state.
    2. In the Position section, use the Width, Height, and Rotation fields to adjust the size and angle of the icon.
  6. Configure a double-click action for the area:
    1. Click Configure an action.
    2. In the Double-click configuration dialog box, select a double-click action for the entity, then click OK.
  7. Return to the Map designer task and click Save.