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10.3.4 Counting 
Counting function helps to calculate the number of people entered or exited a certain 
configured area and is widely applied to the entrances or exits. 
Compared  with  the  people  counting  function  supported  by  iDS  camera,  counting 
function needs no camera calibration.   
Notes:   
It is recommended to install the camera as right above the entrance/exit as possible, 
and make sure it is horizontal to improve the counting accuracy.   
Steps: 
1.  Enter the Counting Configuration interface: Configuration >Counting. 
 
Figure 10-34 Counting Configuration 
2.  Check the Enable Counting checkbox to enable the function. 
3.  Check the Enable OSD Overlay checkbox, and the real-time number of