# Camera Properties

The Camera device of Cognex Designer publishes the following $ functions and tags listed in the Toolbox when the Script Editor is open.

Function | Description
$Devices.CameraDevice.Acquire | Signals the camera to acquire a new image.
$Devices.CameraDevice.BeginAcquire | Signals the camera to begin continuously acquiring new images.
$Devices.CameraDevice.EndAcquire | Signals the camera to finish continuous image acquisition.

Tag | Description
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$Devices.CameraDevice.Image | An image of the vproimage type, this tag shows the latest image taken by the Camera.
$Devices.CameraDevice.IsConnected | Boolean, indicating if the Camera is connected and working correctly. Note: This property is only updated prior to Designer being started.
$Devices.CameraDevice.IsSimulation | Boolean, indicating if the Camera is in simulation mode.
$Devices.CameraDevice.NumberPending | Integer, indicating the number of acquisitions that are queued and waiting to be acquired.
$Devices.CameraDevice.NumberReady | Integer, indicating the number of acquisitions that have been completed and are ready for inspection.
$Devices.CameraDevice.TriggerModel | Specifies the type of trigger used to start the Camera’s image acquisition.