Toast Notification For ZKTeco Access Controller

Overview

Toast Notification For ZKTeco Access Controller is a .NET application designed to manage access controllers, providing real-time status updates and error handling via toast notifications.

This application simplifies the monitoring and management of access panel events by establishing continuous connections, processing real-time logs, and alerting users of important events or connection issues.

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Features

1. Real-Time Event Monitoring:

   • Captures and displays access panel events like door status, card authentication, and alarm triggers.

2. Toast Notifications:

   • Displays categorized notifications such as Success, Error, and Warning, ensuring users are promptly informed of critical events.

3. Robust Connection Handling:

   • Implements retry mechanisms for connection attempts with configurable delays and maximum retries.

4. Configurable IP Address:

   • Reads the access controller IP from an external configuration file.

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Configuration

File: config.txt

Location:

• The config.txt file must be placed in the Config folder within the project directory.
• The file will be copied to the output directory (e.g., bin/Debug/Config/).

Content Format:

192.168.1.1

• Replace 192.168.1.1 with the IP address of your access controller.

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Usage

1. Setup the Configuration File:

   • Add the IP of your access controller to Config/config.txt.

2. Run the Application:

   • Launch the application. It will attempt to connect to the access controller using the IP specified in the configuration file.

3. Monitor Events:

   • Receive toast notifications for connection status, door events, and alarms.

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Code Overview

Key Components

1. MainForm:

   • Handles connection attempts, periodic retries, and event log processing.

2. ShowToast:

   • Displays categorized notifications for user feedback.

3. config.txt:

   • Provides flexibility to configure the access controller's IP address without modifying code.

Key Methods

MainForm_Load

Initializes the application, loads the configuration file, and starts connection attempts.

ContinuousConnectionAttempts

Implements a loop to retry connections with delays between cycles.

AttemptConnectionCycle

Attempts multiple connection retries within a single cycle and displays appropriate notifications.

ShowToast

Creates and displays a notification form for user messages.

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Deployment

1. Build the project in Visual Studio.
2. Ensure the Config folder (with config.txt) is included in the output directory.
3. Deploy the application folder to the target environment.

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Future Enhancements

• Add support for multiple IP configurations.
• Enhance UI for better event visualization.
• Introduce detailed logs and report export functionality.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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Contributions

Contributions are welcome! Please submit a pull request or open an issue to suggest improvements or report bugs.

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Contact

For questions or support, please contact:

• Email: [email protected]