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Networked VGA Grid User Guide Create a custom channel
2. Follow the steps in Custom channel layout editor to get to the channel layout editor.
3. Click the X at the left side of the row for the layout you wish to delete; the system prompts you to
make sure you want to delete the layout.
4. Click OK to proceed; the layout is deleted.
Important note for channels with multiple layouts
By default (and historically), Networked VGA Grid's channels are named automatically based on the content in
the channel.
When a channel has only one layout, and that layout has only one source (regardless of whether or not there
are pictures or overlays in the layout), the channel name is the same as the source name.
For example: By default, a channel with one layout that has only one HD Encoder as a source with an
IP of 192.168.114.117 in it will be named External [192.168.114.117].
When you add a second layout to a channel, the channel name changes to a generic name Channel X (where
X is the channel index number). Normally this wouldn't pose any problem, but the changing name does have
some side effects: the stream is stopped and restarted, and the channel's recorder (if recording) is stopped
and a new file is started.
Furthermore, when you delete layouts in a channel until there is only one layout (with one source) left, the
channel name reverts to the source name.
To avoid any issue with changing channel names on channels where you'll have more than one layout, we
strongly recommend you rename the channel to a custom name (
Rename a channel . This will ensure no
automatic channel name changes.
Delete an uploaded image
Images used in custom channel layouts are stored on the system hard drive. You can delete an image after
you are done using it, or to when performing general housekeeping duties on the system.
To delete an uploaded image:
1. Login to the Admin panel as admin . See Connect to the Admin panel .
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