Automating visitor access and check-in using a macro

To automate visitor check-in and access at parking entrances or gated facilities, configure a Security Center macro that runs when visitors present their Genetec ClearID™ QR code credentials.

1. From the Config Tool homepage, open the System task and click the Macros view.
2. Click Macro () and enter the macro name.
3. Click the Properties tab and do one of the following:
   • Cut and paste the Macro file code into the Macro definition (C#) section on the Properties page.
     • Macro 1 (C# example): Compatible with Security Center 5.7 SR4 - 5.11.2.
     • Macro 2 (C# example): Compatible with Security Center 5.11.3 or later.
   • Import the source code from a file by clicking Import from file, select the file containing the C# code, and then click Open.
4. Click the Default execution context tab and configure the settings as follows:

   

   The door selected on the Default execution context page relates to a specific parking entrance or gated facility entrance. When a visitor presents their QR code, the macro is triggered to automatically provide access for this door only.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click Run macros.
7. From the Config Tool homepage, open the System task and click the Scheduled tasks view.
   1. Click Scheduled task (), and enter a name.
   2. Configure the Properties tab as follows:

      

   3. (Optional) In the Context section, click Override to change the macro's execution context: