If an archive is created from an existing volume, it will be possible to extract saved video from the file only if the following conditions are met:
The currently selected computer has the same name as the name of the Server or node on which the video has been saved to an existing Video Footage volume.
To create an archive based on an existing volume:
Select disks or network archives that contain existing volumes (by selecting check boxes, 1).
Note
A new archive can contain volumes that previously belonged to different archives
Clear the Format check box (3).
Note
If the Format check box is selected, the archive entries that are currently stored on the volume will be erased.
If necessary, create new archive volumes on free partitions.
Click the Apply button.
The archive is created and, if all requirements are met, the archive recordings are available.