# Bookmark

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Creates a Bookmark in the archive of one or more cameras when an event occurs.

Note: Recording must be enabled on the selected cameras for Bookmarks to be saved.

A Bookmark is automatically named with this syntax: <Event> on <Device>.

Basic Parameters

At – camera(s) for which Bookmarks will be recorded. To specify cameras see "Selection Lists in Event Rules". At least one device must be selected.

Advanced Parameters

Fixed Duration – the duration of the Bookmark. Applies to continuous events only (those with Starts and Stops attributes). Can be unchecked for continuous events such as motion on camera, input signal on device, etc. If unchecked, the Bookmark will continue until the event ends.

Pre-Recording – If checked, use to specify an amount of time to include in the Bookmark before the event occurs.

Post-Recording – If checked, use to specify an amount of time to include in the Bookmark after the event occurs.

Tags – optional descriptors that can be added to help identify and search for Bookmarks.

May be caused by

All Events

Notifications with Force Acknowledgment enabled will create the Bookmark once acknowledgment is complete).

Why Action may work incorrectly

Recording is not enabled on a selected camera (see "Setting a Recording Schedule").

Event is not configured properly.