CaseScan Investigations Software - Comprehensive User Manual
CaseScan Investigations Software - Comprehensive User Manual
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Interface
- Key Functionalities and Step-by-Step Instructions
- Creating a New Case
- Scanning Options
- Managing Open Cases
- Upload VIC Database
1. Overview of the Interface
The main interface is cleanly divided into the following sections:
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Header:
- Displays the software version.
- "Check for Updates" button to ensure you're using the latest version.
- User menu with user profile access and
Log out option.
- Access to upload the VIC Database with the label "Upload VIC Database (V2.0)".
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Main Panel:
- "Create New Case" button prominently displayed for initializing new cases.
- A table for managing open cases, with columns for:
- Case Number
- Scan Start
- Scan End
- Last Modified
- Total Images
- Total Videos
- VIC DB Update Time
- Total Faces
- Case Size
- Scan Input
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Footer Section:
- Information on storage availability displayed under the
Windows progress bar.
2. Key Functionalities and Step-by-Step Instructions
a. Creating a New Case
The "Create New Case" button enables users to initiate a new investigation. After clicking, users are prompted to select from the following options:
- Mobile (BETA): To import and analyze data from mobile devices. Availability depends on license type. For detailed instructions, refer to the Mobile Case Creation Manual.
- Drive/USB/Physical Disk (BETA): To scan physical storage media. Availability depends on license type. For detailed instructions, refer to the Drive/USB Case Creation Manual.
- Images: To process ISO, DD, E01, UFDR, ZIP, and other supported file formats. Availability depends on license type. For detailed instructions, refer to the Image Case Creation Manual.
b. Scanning Options
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Initiate Case Creation:
- Click the "Create New Case" button.
- Select one of the following options:
- Mobile
- Drive/USB/Physical Disk
- Images
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Configure Scanning Options:
- Depending on the input type, connect or upload the required media. For detailed instructions, refer to the specific manual:
- For physical disks, ensure that the device is securely connected.
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Start the Scan:
- Initiate the scan and monitor progress in the Open Cases table.
- Key data such as total images, videos, and faces will populate during and after the scan.
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Save and Review:
- Once the scan is complete, review case details under the "Open Cases" section.
c. Managing Open Cases
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Accessing Case Data:
- Select the case from the table to view or modify its details.
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Monitor Case Progress:
- Refer to columns such as Scan Start, Scan End, Total Images, Total Videos, and Case Size.
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Export or Share:
- Export case details or save reports for external analysis.
3. Upload VIC Database
Upload VIC Database (Optional Feature for Enhanced Investigations)
The VIC Database offers advanced investigation capabilities. To enable this feature, you must upload the database before starting a new case. This step ensures that the system has access to the most recent and relevant information for your analysis.
- Navigate to "Upload VIC Database (V2.0)" in the header.
- Click the upload icon and select the JSON file or database package.
- Verify Update:
- Ensure the VIC DB update time reflects the latest upload date.
Note: Dates highlighted in red indicate that no upload has occurred for over three months.
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