Viewerframe Mode | Refresh
"Viewerframe mode refresh" refers to a specific URL parameter used by Axis Communications network cameras
false(default): Performs a hard refresh, resetting scroll positions and zoom levels.true: Attempts to retain the user's current zoom and scroll position after the content reloads.
1. Software-specific Refresh/Update Button
- Look for a Refresh Button: Most applications have a refresh or update button, often represented by an icon of a circular arrow. Clicking this button usually updates the view to reflect any changes made.
Remote Desktop: Forcing a screen update when the network connection causes "ghosting." viewerframe mode refresh
Viewerframe Mode Refresh
Viewerframe Mode Refresh is a feature update that improves how embedded content is displayed and kept up to date in applications that use viewer frames (iframes, embedded viewers, or preview panels). This article explains what the refresh does, why it matters, and how to implement and troubleshoot it. "Viewerframe mode refresh" refers to a specific URL
Modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) have largely moved away from NPAPI plugins (like ActiveX or Java). Many older IP cameras rely on these plugins. If the "viewerframe" fails to refresh, you often see a "Plugin not supported" or a black box where the video should be. How to Troubleshoot Viewerframe Issues false (default): Performs a hard refresh, resetting scroll
- Foley, J. et al. Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice, Chapter on Refresh Architectures.
- RFC 6143 – Remote Framebuffer Protocol (VNC).
- Android SurfaceFlinger documentation – “Partial Updates and Dirty Regions.”
In this guide, we’ll break down what ViewerFrame mode is, why the refresh often hangs, and the exact steps you can take to keep your data current. What is ViewerFrame Mode?