NONLINEAR EDITING SOFTWARE
NS-N2100
PROXY NONLINEAR EDITING SOFTWARE
NS-N1000P
TOUCH PANEL OPTION
NS-CAT1
XPRI DIGITAL CONTENT CREATION SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
1st Edition (Revised 10)
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Overview...22
About XPRI NS/XPRI NS Proxy... 22
XPRI NS Editing Software Features... 22
XPRI NS Proxy Limitations ... 23
Precautions for Using XPRI NS... 23
Data Sources, Vaults, Projects, and Clips ...24
Data Sources and Vaults ... 24
Projects... 25
Clips ... 25
Common Window Controls ...29
Custom Window Layouts...30
Changing Window Sizes ... 30
Converting Windows to Tabs ... 32
Changing the Date Display Format... 32
Chapter 2 Starting and Exiting
Starting XPRI NS...34
Exiting XPRI NS... 34
Fast Login Window...35
Configuration List Dialog...36
Taskbar...38
Overview ... 38
Names and Functions of Parts... 39
Taskbar Menu ...40
Taskbar Settings Dialog...41
Names and Functions of Parts... 42
Chapter 3 Projects - Project Explorer
Project Explorer...43
To Start Project Explorer ... 43
Names and Functions of Parts... 44
Project Explorer Tool Buttons...46
Project Explorer Main Menu ...48
List View Pane Display Modes ...51
Picture View Mode ... 51
Text View Mode ... 53
Picture and Text View Mode ... 55
Metadata Window ...56
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Table of ContentsModifying Metadata... 57
New Project Dialog ...58
Overview ... 58
To Open the New Project Dialog ... 58
Names and Functions of Parts... 59
Format Tab ... 60
Media Vaults Tab... 61
Stream Defaults Tab... 62
Creating Clips ...63
Operations in the Tree View Pane...64
Displaying the Contents of Container Items ... 64
Selecting Items ... 64
Creating New Project Groups ... 64
Creating New Bins ... 65
Opening a New Project Explorer Window to Manage
Selected Items... 65
Changing the Project Explorer Window View ... 65
Copying Bins... 65
Moving Projects or Bins to Other Locations ... 66
Putting Bins Into the Trash ... 66
Retrieving Bins From the Trash... 66
Emptying the Trash ... 67
Renaming Items ... 67
Searching for Bins Using the First Letter of the Name
... 67
Operations in the List View Pane...68
Selecting Items ... 68
Copying Items ... 69
Moving Items to Other Locations ... 70
Putting Items Into the Trash... 70
Retrieving Items From the Trash ... 70
Modifying Items... 71
Color Marking Items ... 71
Picture Icon Play - Checking Video on the Icon... 71
Search Dialog...74
Overview ... 74
To Open the Search Dialog ... 74
Names and Functions of Parts... 75
Searching With the Search Dialog ...79
Searching for Items with the Search Dialog ... 79
Searching for Clips in Sequences with the Search Dialog
... 79
Searching for Clips on XDCAM with the Search Dialog
... 79
Narrowing Down a Search ... 79
Working With XDCAM Material...81
Chapter 4 Creating Clips - Logging and Digitizing
Overview (Creating Clips)...82
Logging Tool...83
Overview ... 83
To Start the Logging Tool... 83
Names and Functions of Parts... 84
Logging Tool tool buttons... 87
Logging Tool Main Menu... 91
Reel Database Dialog ...93
Names and Functions of Parts... 94
Reel Database Dialog Main Menu ... 95
Reel Information Dialog ... 96
Handling Reels...97
Selecting Reels ... 97
Creating New Reels ... 97
Renaming Reels ... 97
Deleting Reels ... 97
Creating Clips ...99
Creating Reel Clips ... 99
Technical Monitor...103
Overview ... 103
To Start the Technical Monitor... 103
Names and Functions of Parts... 104
Batch Digitize Tool ...106
Overview ... 106
To Start the Batch Digitize Tool ... 106
Names and Functions of Parts... 107
Batch Digitize Tool Command Buttons... 108
Batch Digitize Tool Main Menu ... 109
Batch Digitizing of Multiple Clips...110
Generate SG Clip Tool ...111
Overview ... 111
To Start the Generate SG Clip Tool... 111
Names and Functions of Parts... 112
Generate SG Clip Tool Main Menu ... 113
Creating SG Clips ...114
Creating Color Clips ...115
Creating Color Clips ... 115
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Table of ContentsChapter 5 Importing Media Files
Import File Tool...116
Overview ... 116
To Start the Import File Tool ... 116
Names and Functions of Parts... 117
Import File Tool Command Button Area... 120
Import File Tool Main Menu ... 121
Open File Dialog ... 122
Picture Adjust Tool...125
Overview ... 125
To Start the Picture Adjust Tool ... 125
Names and Functions of Parts... 126
Import DVD Tool ...128
Overview ... 128
To Start the Import DVD Tool... 128
Names and Functions of Parts... 129
Import DVD Tool Command Button Area ... 131
Import CD Audio Tool ...132
Overview ... 132
To Start the Import CD Audio Tool... 132
Names and Functions of Parts... 133
Import CD Audio Tool Command Button Area ... 135
Import CD Audio Tool Main Menu ... 135
Audio CD Database Dialog... 137
Creating Clips by Importing Files and Audio
Material ...139
Importing External Media Files ... 139
To adjust imported images and audio ... 139
Importing DVD Video Material... 140
Importing CD Audio Material... 140
Chapter 6 Editing Tools
Overview (Editing Tools) ...142
Customizing the Operating Screens ... 142
Source Viewer...144
Overview ... 144
To Start the Source Viewer ... 144
Switching the Source Viewer Operating Mode ... 144
Names and Functions of Parts... 145
Source Viewer Command Button Area (Normal Mode)
... 148
Source Viewer Command Button Area (Digitize Mode)
... 155
Source Viewer Main Menu (Normal Mode)... 157
Source Viewer Main Menu (Digitize Mode) ... 158
Master Viewer ...160
Overview ... 160
To Start the Master Viewer ... 160
Names and Functions of Parts... 161
Master Viewer Command Button Area ... 162
Master Viewer Main Menu ... 169
Timeline Editor...171
Overview ... 171
To Start the Timeline Editor ... 171
Names and Functions of Parts... 172
Storyboard ... 174
Timeline ... 175
Track Panel ... 177
Timeline Operations... 178
Context Menu for Timeline Clips ... 180
Timeline Editor Command Button Area ... 182
Timeline Editor Main Menu ... 189
Timeline View Main Menu... 193
Timeline Settings Dialog ... 195
Sequence Settings Dialog... 195
Sequence Template Settings Dialog ... 197
Up/Down Convert Tuning Tool ... 198
Clip Composite Dialog... 199
Multiple Camera Editor ...201
Overview ... 201
To Start the Multiple Camera Editor... 201
Names and Functions of Parts... 202
Timeline (Multiple Camera Editor) ... 204
Multiple Camera Editor Command Button Area ... 205
Multiple Camera Editor Main Menu... 208
Transition Setting Dialog ... 210
Multi Camera Recording Modes... 211
Trim Viewer ...212
Overview ... 212
To Start the Trim Viewer ... 212
Names and Functions of Parts... 213
Exiting the Trim Viewer ... 213
Trim Viewer Trim Modes ...215
Overview ... 215
Single Trim ... 216
Dual Trim (AB-Side Trim) ... 216
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Table of ContentsSlide Trim ... 216
Selecting a Trim Mode... 216
Trim Viewer Command Button Area ...218
Trim Viewer Main Menu...223
Render To Bin Dialog ...224
Overview ... 224
To Open the Render To Bin Dialog ... 224
Marker List Dialog ...227
Timecode Window ...229
Speed Control Dialogs ...231
Overview ... 231
Simple Speed Control Dialogs... 231
Basic Speed Control Dialog... 232
Detailed Speed Control Dialog ... 235
Chapter 7 Editing Operations
Sequence Editing Operations ...243
Setting Edit Points... 243
Overwrite Editing... 247
Splice-In Editing ... 250
Replace Editing ... 252
Switching the Timecode Display Mode... 253
Key Track Operations ... 253
Sequence-in-Sequence Function ... 253
Sequence Cut, Copy, and Paste Operations ... 255
Edit While Digitizing ...256
Linear-Like Editing ...258
Flow of Operations... 258
Switching the Source Viewer Operating Mode ... 260
Creating Reel Clips ... 260
Mixing Clips of Different Frame Sizes ...262
Storyboard Editing ...265
Selecting an Editing Mode ... 265
Exchanging Storyboard Clips ... 265
Editing Storyboard Clips... 266
Creating Speed Clips ...270
Creating Speed Clips From Clips on the Timeline ... 270
Creating Speed Clips using Command Buttons ... 270
Creating a Speed Clip That Fits Into a Specified
Duration ... 271
Creating Still Images... 271
Creating Composite Clips...273
Creating Composite Clips From Clips on the Timeline
... 273
Creating Composite Clips From XDCAM Explorer... 274
Combining Tracks or Clips on the Timeline ...275
Collapsing Tracks ... 275
Grouping Tracks or Clips on Tracks... 275
Trimming Operations ...277
Adjusting Transition Start and End Points... 277
Adding, Deleting, and Adjusting Transition Effects... 278
Previewing Transitions ... 279
Quick Trim...280
Overview ... 280
Trimming in Composer Mode... 280
Trimming in Segment Mode ... 281
Adjusting the Clip Level...283
Audio Rubber Band Function...284
Adjusting Track Fader Levels... 284
Operating on Track Fader Level Rubber Bands Whenever
You Operate on Clips ... 287
Audio Automation... 287
Mixing Down Audio Tracks...288
Timeline Searching...289
Reverse Match Frame ... 289
Detection of Duplicate Clips and Frames ... 290
Detection of Flash Frames ... 290
Detection of Media Offline Clips... 291
Detection of Sections Containing Only Proxy Media
... 292
Rendering...293
Adjusting White Balance Automatically ...294
Working With After Effects ...295
Starting After Effects ... 295
Chapter 8 Effect Tools
FX Explorer ...296
Overview ... 296
To Start FX Explorer... 296
Names and Functions of Parts... 297
FX Explorer Tree View Pane ...298
Overview ... 298
Items in the Tree View Pane ... 298
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Table of ContentsFX Explorer Effect View Pane...300
Overview ... 300
Effect View Pane Operations ... 300
Picture View Mode (FX Explorer)... 300
Text View Mode (FX Explorer)... 301
Applying Effects to Clips on the Timeline...302
Transition Options Dialog... 302
Keyframe Application Adjustments... 303
FX Explorer Tool Buttons ...304
FX Explorer Main Menu...305
FX Properties Dialog ...306
Names and Functions of Parts... 306
Operating on Effects on the Timeline...307
Operating on Transition Effects ... 307
Video Effect Editor ...308
Simple Effect Editor... 308
Effect List... 311
Full Effect Editor ... 311
Effect Editor Basic Operations...318
Editing Effects... 318
Previewing Effects ... 318
Parameter Adjustments in the Effect Viewer ...319
Adjusting Parameters With Control Panels ...320
Adjusting Parameters With the Media Bar Control
Panel ... 320
Keyframe Operations ...321
Enabling and Disabling Keyframe Mode... 321
Creating Keyframes ... 321
Selecting the Target Keyframe of an Operation ... 322
Changing Keyframe Positions ... 322
Changing Keyframe Content ... 323
Effect Editor Command Button Area ...324
Effect Editor Main Menu...330
Rotospline Masks ...331
Operating Procedure ... 331
Rotospline Mask Parameters... 332
Using the Rotospline Mask Tools... 332
Rotospline Tracks ... 335
Importing and Exporting Keyframes ... 336
Motion Tracking ...338
Tracking Methods ... 338
Example Operating Procedures... 339
Tracking Plate Settings ... 349
Chromakey Operations ...353
Flow of Operations... 353
Advanced Chromakey Parameters ... 353
Secondary Color Corrector ...355
Setting Parameters... 356
Changing Colors With the Secondary Color Corrector
... 358
Color Palette Dialog ...359
Gradient Color Tab ... 361
Color Selection Tab ... 362
Gradient Template Tab ... 364
Texture Tab ... 365
Advanced Color Corrector...366
Names and Functions of Parts... 367
Color Corrector Viewers ... 369
Color Corrector Properties Dialog ... 371
Advanced Color Corrector Main Menu ... 372
Correcting Colors Using the HSL Group... 372
Correcting Colors Using the Curves Group... 375
Correcting Colors Using the Secondary Group ... 376
After Making Color Corrections ... 377
Audio Effect Editor ...379
Overview ... 379
VST Plug-Ins... 379
DX Plug-Ins ... 379
Simple Effect Editor (for Audio Effects) ... 379
Audio Effect List... 383
Full Effect Editor (for Audio Effects)... 383
Effect Editor Basic Operations (for Audio Effects)
...390
Editing Effects... 390
Previewing Effects ... 390
Adjusting Parameters With Control Panels (for Audio
Effects)...391
Adjusting Parameters With the Media Bar Control
Panel ... 391
Keyframe Operations (for Audio Effects) ...392
Enabling and Disabling Keyframe Mode... 392
Creating Keyframes ... 392
Selecting the Target Keyframe of an Operation ... 393
Changing Keyframe Positions ... 393
Changing Keyframe Content ... 394
Effect Editor Command Button Area (for Audio
Effects)...395
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Table of ContentsVoice Disguise Function...400
Chapter 9 CG Clips
Creating CG Clips ...403
Specifying the Track and Mode for CG Clips ... 403
CG Editor...405
To start the CG Editor ... 405
Names and Functions of Parts... 406
CG Editor Command Button Area...407
CG Editor Main Menu ...411
Plates ...412
Animation Plate... 412
Art Word Plate ... 412
Circle Plate ... 412
Clock Plate ... 413
Curve Plate ... 413
Image Plate... 413
Material Plate ... 413
Polygon Plate ... 413
Scroll Screen Plate ... 414
Subtitle Plate ... 414
Text Plate ... 414
Font Plate ... 414
Color Selection Plate... 415
CG Filter Dialog ...416
Scroll Speed Dialog...418
To open the Scroll Speed dialog ... 418
Subtitle Editor ...419
To start the Subtitle Editor ... 419
CG Templates ...420
Creating CG Templates... 420
Copying CG Templates... 420
Trimming CG Templates ... 420
Simple CG Editor ...421
To start the Simple CG Editor... 421
Names and Functions of Parts... 422
Working With TitleMotion ...423
Chapter 10 Audio Tools
Audio Input Tool ...424
Overview ... 424
To Start the Audio Input Tool... 424
Audio Input Tool Main Menu... 426
Audio Input Tool Operations ...428
Changing Audio Levels ... 428
Setting Fader Groupings ... 428
Changing the Meter Display ... 428
Audio Equalizer ...429
Overview ... 429
To Start the Audio Equalizer ... 429
Names and Functions of Parts... 430
Equalizer Operation Section of the Audio Equalizer
... 431
Audio Equalizer Main Menu... 431
Audio Equalizer Operations ...433
Displaying the Equalizer Curve ... 433
Making Equalizer Settings ... 433
Applying Equalizer Settings ... 433
Audio Mixer ...434
Overview ... 434
To Start the Audio Mixer ... 434
Names and Functions of Parts... 435
Track Display Section of the Audio Mixer ... 435
Track Name Display of the Audio Mixer ... 437
Clip Level Adjustment Section of the Audio Mixer ... 437
Track Fader of the Audio Mixer ... 438
Wave Pipe Displays of the Audio Mixer ... 438
PAN Slider of the Audio Mixer ... 439
Audio Meter of the Audio Mixer ... 439
Audio Mixer Main Menu ... 439
Audio Mixer Operations ...441
Using the Audio Rubber Band Function... 441
Turning the Track Solo Function On and Off... 441
Routing Tracks to the PGM Busses ... 441
Clip Audio Control Tool ...442
To Start the Clip Audio Control Tool ... 442
Names and Functions of Parts... 443
Clip Audio Control Tool Main Menu ... 445
Fader of the Clip Audio Control Tool... 445
Audio Meter of the Clip Audio Control Tool ... 446
Audio Group Bus Routing Tool...447
Overview ... 447
To Start the Audio Group Bus Routing Tool ... 447
Names and Functions of Parts... 448
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Table of ContentsAudio Group Bus Fader ...450
Overview ... 450
To Start the Audio Group Bus Fader ... 450
Names and Functions of Parts... 451
PGM Bus Name of the Audio Group Bus Fader ... 452
PGM Bus Fader of the Audio Group Bus Fader ... 452
Meter of the Audio Group Bus Fader ... 453
Audio Group Bus Fader Main Menu ... 453
Audio Output Tool ...454
Overview ... 454
To Start the Audio Output Tool ... 454
Names and Functions of Parts... 454
Audio Output Tool Main Menu ... 456
Audio Voice Over Tool ...457
Overview ... 457
To Start the Audio Voice Over Tool... 457
Names and Functions of Parts... 458
Audio Voice Over Tool Main Menu... 459
Audio Voice Over Tool Operations ...460
Preparing for Voice Over Operations on the Timeline
... 460
Starting the Audio Voice Over Tool ... 460
Preparing for Voice Over Operations in the Audio Voice
Over Tool... 460
Executing Voice Over Operations ... 460
Auto Dissolve of Voice Over Clips ... 461
Prompter...462
To Start the Prompter ... 462
Names and Functions of Parts... 463
Prompter Main Menu ... 463
Chapter 11 Dolby E Functions
Overview (Dolby E)...465
XPRI NS Functions Supporting Dolby E ... 465
Logging Tool...467
Logging Properties Dialog...468
Import File Tool/Export Dialog/Export MXF Dialog
...469
Exporting Dolby E Stream Media Files ... 469
Importing Dolby E Stream Media Files ... 469
Project Explorer...470
Metadata Window ... 471
Timeline Editor...473
Audio Stream Track ... 474
Source Viewer...475
Timeline Editor Properties Dialog ...476
Audio Group Bus Routing Tool...477
Audio Group Bus Fader ...478
Audio Output Tool ...479
Record to VTR Tool ...480
XDCAM Explorer...481
Importing Dolby E Stream Media Files by using
XDCAM Import Tool ... 481
Exporting Dolby E Stream Media Files by using
XDCAM Export Tool ... 481
Render to Bin Dialog ...482
Chapter 12 Output
DVD Export Tool ...483
Overview ... 483
To Start the DVD Export Tool... 483
Names and Functions of Parts... 484
DVD Export Tool Command Button Area ... 485
Recording to Disc ...486
Record to VTR Tool ...487
Overview ... 487
To Start the Record to VTR Tool... 487
Names and Functions of Parts... 488
Record to VTR Tool Command Button Area ... 491
Record to VTR Tool Main Menu... 492
Recording to Tape ...494
Recording in Crash Rec Mode ... 494
Recording in Assemble Edit Mode ... 494
Recording in First Edit + Assemble Mode... 494
Recording in Insert Edit Mode... 495
Export Dialog ...496
Overview ... 496
To Open the Export Dialog ... 496
Names and Functions of Parts... 497
Export Options Dialog ... 500
Export MXF Dialog...505
Overview ... 505
To Open the Export MXF Dialog ... 505
Names and Functions of Parts... 506
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Table of ContentsChapter 13 Working With XDCAM
XDCAM Explorer...509
Overview ... 509
To Start XDCAM Explorer... 510
Names and Functions of Parts... 511
XDCAM Explorer Tool Buttons... 514
XDCAM Explorer Command Button Area ... 516
XDCAM Explorer Main Menu ... 517
Link to Virtual Media Dialog ...519
Overview ... 519
To Link to Virtual Media ... 519
Names and Functions of Parts... 520
XDCAM Import Tool...521
Overview ... 521
Names and Functions of Parts... 522
To Load Clips from XDCAM Explorer ... 523
Import Timeline Clip Tool ...525
Overview ... 525
To start the Import Timeline Clip Tool... 525
Names and Functions of Parts... 526
XDCAM Export Tool ...527
Overview ... 527
To Start the XDCAM Export Tool ... 527
Names and Functions of Parts... 528
Clip Tab... 529
Combination Tab... 532
PD-EDL Tab ... 534
Sequence Tab ... 536
P2 Export Tool ...538
Overview ... 538
To Start the P2 Export Tool ... 538
Names and Functions of Parts... 539
Clip Tab... 540
Combination Tab... 542
XDCAM Archive (XDA) ...544
Overview ... 544
Supported Formats ... 545
Setup Configuration ... 545
To Open the Export to XDA Dialog ... 545
Names and Functions of Parts... 546
Archiving Clips to XDCAM Archive ... 547
Chapter 14 EDL/AAF
EDL Overview ...549
Usable Formats ... 549
Import EDL Tool...550
Overview ... 550
To Start the Import EDL Tool... 550
Names and Functions of Parts... 551
Import EDL Options Dialog ... 553
Importing EDL Files...554
Export EDL Tool ...555
Overview ... 555
To Start the Export EDL Tool... 555
Names and Functions of Parts... 556
Export EDL Options Dialog ... 558
Exporting EDL Files ...559
AAF Overview ...560
Import AAF Tool ...561
To Start the Import AAF Tool ... 561
Names and Functions of Parts... 562
Importing AAF Files ...564
Export AAF Tool ...565
Overview ... 565
To Start the Export AAF Tool ... 565
Names and Functions of Parts... 566
Export AAF Options Dialog ... 568
Exporting AAF Files ...569
Chapter 15 Customization
Customization Functions...570
Command Button Customize window ... 570
Keyboard Customize window ... 572
Control Panel Customize window... 574
Chapter 16 System Settings
Overview...577
Configuration Dialog ...578
Overview ... 578
To Open the Configuration Dialog ... 578
Names and Functions of Parts... 578
System Properties Dialog ...581
Overview ... 581
To Open the System Properties Dialog... 581
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Table of ContentsDevice Properties Dialog ...584
Overview ... 584
To Open the Device Properties Dialog ... 584
Names and Functions of Parts... 585
Download Editing Settings Dialog ...591
Overview ... 591
To Open the Download Editing Settings Dialog ... 591
Names and Functions of Parts... 592
Project Explorer Properties Dialog ...593
Overview ... 593
To Open the Project Explorer Properties Dialog ... 593
Names and Functions of Parts... 594
Metadata Window Properties Dialog ...598
Overview ... 598
To Open the Metadata Window Properties Dialog ... 598
Names and Functions of Parts... 599
Logging Properties Dialog...601
Overview ... 601
To Open the Logging Properties Dialog ... 601
Names and Functions of Parts... 602
Pre-Edit Properties Dialog ...605
Overview ... 605
To Open the Pre-Edit Properties Dialog ... 605
Names and Functions of Parts... 606
Timeline Editor Properties Dialog ...607
Overview ... 607
To Open the Timeline Editor Properties Dialog ... 607
Names and Functions of Parts... 608
Batch Properties Dialog...621
Overview ... 621
To Open the Batch Properties Dialog ... 621
Names and Functions of Parts... 622
Effect Editor Properties Dialog ...624
Overview ... 624
To Open the Effect Editor Properties Dialog... 624
Names and Functions of Parts... 625
CG Editor Properties Dialog ...628
Overview ... 628
To Open the CG Editor Properties Dialog ... 628
Names and Functions of Parts... 629
Import File Settings Dialog ...632
Overview ... 632
To Open the Import File Settings Dialog... 632
Export Settings Dialog ...634
Overview ... 634
To Open the Export Settings Dialog ... 634
Names and Functions of Parts... 635
XDCAM Explorer Properties Dialog ...636
Overview ... 636
To Open the XDCAM Explorer Properties Dialog... 637
Names and Functions of Parts... 638
XDCAM Tab... 640
XDCAM EX Tab ... 641
XDCAM UDF Tab... 642
XDCAM Station Tab ... 643
Canon XF Tab ... 644
P2 Tab ... 645
XDCAM Device Settings Dialog...646
Overview ... 646
To Open the XDCAM Device Settings Dialog... 646
Names and Functions of Parts... 647
Project Properties Dialog...649
Overview ... 649
To Open the Project Properties Dialog ... 649
Names and Functions of Parts... 650
General Properties Dialog ...654
Overview ... 654
To Open the General Properties Dialog ... 654
Names and Functions of Parts... 655
Record to VTR Settings Dialog ...657
Overview ... 657
To Open the Record to VTR Settings Dialog ... 657
Names and Functions of Parts... 658
Making System and Editing Settings...660
System Properties Dialog... 660
Project Explorer Properties Dialog ... 660
Logging Properties Dialog ... 660
Timeline Editor Properties Dialog ... 661
Project Properties Dialog ... 661
User Setting Management ...662
Open File Dialog - Opening User Settings Files
...664
Overview ... 664
Names and Functions of Parts... 665
Save As Dialog - Saving User Settings Files ...667
Overview ... 667
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Table of ContentsUser Layouts ...670
User Layout Operations ... 670
Default User Layouts ... 670
Chapter 17 Backup and Restore
Backup to Folder Dialog ...671
Overview ... 671
To Open the Backup to Folder Dialog ... 671
Names and Functions of Parts... 672
Creating Backup Files ...673
Restore from File Dialog ...674
Overview ... 674
To Open the Restore from File Dialog... 674
Names and Functions of Parts... 675
Restoring Backup Files...676
Cleaning the Local Database...677
Overview ... 677
Removing Redundant Media Files... 677
Repairing the Local Database ... 677
Deleting System Work Files ... 677
Chapter 18 NS-CAT1 Device Software
Overview...679
Names and Functions of Parts... 680
Focus Button Bar ... 682
Command Button Bar ... 682
Operations using NS-CAT1 ...684
To Start NS-CAT1 and Connect to the PC ... 684
To Disconnect from the PC... 684
To Exit NS-CAT1 ... 684
Troubleshooting ... 684
Operating Modes ...685
Touch Mode ... 685
Mouse Mode ... 688
Chapter 19 Working With Sonaps
Overview...690
Start-up Configurations for Using Sonaps Servers ... 690
Operating With Material List...692
Operating With Play List ...695
Appendixes
Effect List ...697
Clip Effects ... 697
Transition Effects ... 792
CG Effects... 811
Command Button List ...814
Command Buttons Under the Play Tab ... 814
Command Buttons Under the Edit Tab... 817
Command Buttons Under the Special Tab... 824
Command Buttons Under the General Tab... 830
Functions Available on the Control Panels ...835
DMW-C1 Media Bar Control Panel ... 835
DMW-C2 Jog & Shuttle Control Panel ... 836
DMW-C3 Audio Control Panel ... 840
DMW-C5 Editing Control Panel... 842
Functions Available on the Keyboard ...850
Global Shortcuts... 850
Logging Tool... 850
Batch Digitize Tool ... 851
Import File Tool ... 851
Source Viewer... 851
Source Viewer (Digitize Mode) ... 851
Multiple Camera Editor ... 851
Trim Viewer ... 851
Video Effect Editor ... 851
Audio Effect Editor ... 851
CG Editor ... 851
Advanced Color Corrector ... 851
Import CD Audio Tool... 851
Record to VTR Tool ... 852
Voice Over Tool... 852
Master Viewer/Timeline Editor (full default listing)
... 853
Record to VTR Tool ... 854
Shortcut Keys ...855
Global... 855
Project Explorer ... 856
Source Viewer/Master Viewer... 857
Timeline Editor ... 858
Multiple Camera Editor ... 861
Effect Tools... 863
Other Tools ... 865
Glossary ...867
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Overview1
Overview
Overview
About XPRI NS/XPRI NS Proxy
Overview of XPRI NS/XPRI NS Proxy
The NS-N2100 Nonlinear Editing Software (called “XPRI NS” below) and the NS-N1000P Proxy Nonlinear Editing Software (called “XPRI NS Proxy” below) are nonlinear video editing applications.
In addition to SDTV and HDTV formats, XPRI NS supports a wide variety of import file formats and delivers high quality and high performance.
These applications provide all the functionality needed for sophisticated and efficient video editing, including easy-to-use clip management tools and powerful timeline editing functions.
The software is provided as part of an integrated editing environment, which also includes effect tools and audio tools.
Note
There are certain functional differences between XPRI NS and XPRI NS Proxy.
The explanations in this manual are based on XPRI NS but they apply to both applications. When necessary,
differences and limitations that apply to XPRI NS Proxy are noted separately. Full explanations are provided for all tools and dialogs available in XPRI NS, although some tools and dialogs are not available in XPRI NS Proxy. See XPRI NS Proxy Limitations for a list of the tools and dialogs that are not available in XPRI NS Proxy.
Related Manuals
Installation manual
This manual provides information about how to install the software and about connections for configuring an editing system.
Online help
This is the HTML help installed on your computer. It explains the user interface of XPRI NS and XPRI NS Proxy.
To display the online help, select [Help] >[Editing Software Help...] from the taskbar menu, or select [Help...] from the menus of the various tools, or press F1 on the keyboard.
Readme and Release Notes files
The Readme and Release Notes files provide important information that could not be included in the system manuals, so be sure to read them.
XPRI NS Editing Software Features
High-quality video signal processing
• HD 4:2:0 59.94i/50i 18/25/35 Mbps• HD 4:2:2 50 Mbps (XDCAM, EX, AVCHD, NXCAM) • DV/DVCAM 59.94i/50i
• HDV 59.94i/50i • IMX 30/40/50
• P2 59.94i/50i (DVCPRO 25/50/100 Mbps, AVC Intra, 50/100 Mbps)
• Mixing of 59.94i and 29.97p scan formats on 59.94i timeline
• Mixing of 50i and 25p scan formats on 50i timeline • H.264: 1280 x 720 25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p, 1920 x 1080 25p/29.97p • MPEG HD 50M: 1280 x 720 25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p, 1920 x 1080 25p/29.97p • MPEG HD 35(EX)M: 1280 x 720 25p/29.97p/50p/ 59.94p, 1920 x 1080 25p/29.97p
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1920 x 1080 59.94p/50p format is not supported.
Convenient operation
Based on industry-standard conventions with further improvements to enhance ease of operation, the XPRI NS operating environment provides a consistent look across all modules. The control panels are efficient and easy to operate, reflecting Sony’s many years of experience in designing editing systems for the broadcast and production industries.
Touch control interface
XPRI NS supports touch panel operation from a Sony SGPT111 or SGPT112 tablet (SONY Tablet S1) running version 3.2.1 (Release 2) of the AndroidTM operating system. NS-CAT1 device software is provided for installation on the tablet which, when the tablet is paired with a PC running XPRI NS, enables editing using multi-touch gestures without the need for legacy hardware controllers and at a fraction of the cost. The only requirement on the PC is Bluetooth support using a Bluetooth adapter.
User management by operating system
groups
Microsoft Windows allows users to be divided into groups with different privileges. To operate XPRI NS, users must be members of the Administrators group or the Power Users group.
XPRI NS Proxy Limitations
The XPRI NS video editing software supports all standard functions. XPRI NS Proxy is software for proxy editing and supports only those features needed for proxy editing. The following tools and functions are not supported by XPRI NS Proxy.
• Logging Tool • Batch Digitize tool
• Digitize mode of the Source Viewer • Record to VTR tool
• Export dialog
• Record to VTR Settings dialog • Batch Properties dialog • Device Properties dialog • Export Settings dialog
Even when a tool is supported, some functions may not be available in XPRI NS Proxy. Limitations, if any, are noted at the appropriate locations in this manual.
Precautions for Using XPRI NS
Observe the following precautions when using XPRI NS. • Pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete or having a screensaver
running uses the Windows GPU resources, and may
cause the Source Viewer and other viewers to display incorrectly. Do not perform these operations.
• Disable the Windows Update function during use. • Peripheral devices (i.LINK devices, USB devices, 9-pin
connection devices, etc.) should not be connected or disconnected and turned on or off while XPRI NS is running. Perform such operations before starting or after exiting XPRI NS.
• During processes that require real-time functioning, do not perform operations that will increase the processing load, such as minimizing or maximizing a tool window. Doing so may result in dropped frames or noise.
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Data Sources, Vaults, Projects, and Clips Cha p te r 1 O v er v ie wData Sources, Vaults, Projects, and Clips
Data Sources and Vaults
Data sources
Data sources are databases that store metadata about projects and clips created with XPRI NS. User settings for tools are also stored in data sources.
Use the Data Source tab of the System Properties dialog to specify data sources to hold project and user settings.
Vaults
All of the media files of project clips are stored in locations called vaults. Vaults are linked to the various data sources.
You can select the vaults to use in a project in the Project Properties dialog.
Make vault settings in the Vaults tab of the System Properties dialog. As shown in the following figure, media files are created when you create clips by digitizing video and audio material. These media files are stored in the specified vaults.
See “System Properties Dialog” (page 581) for more information.
See “Project Properties Dialog” (page 649) for more information.
Clips
Video files Audio files Project Data source Video vault Metadata Media files Digitize
Link vaults and data source
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Projects
Projects are collections of the clips, titles, effects, and all of the other items used to create a broadcast program or other video work.
You can use the Project Explorer tool to view and manage all items in a project except for effects. Effects are viewed and managed in the FX Explorer tool.
Clips
Information held by all clips
Clips for editing by XPRI NS can be classified into several clip types depending on the type of video or audio material they contain. But all clips contain the following
information.
See “Types of clips” (page 25) for more information about clip types.
Name
The name assigned by the user when the clip was created, or a system-generated name. The name can be changed at a later time.
FTC (File Timecode)
The continuous timecode set for the entire clip. The start time value can be changed with Project Explorer.
Timecode of start and end points, timecode of Mark In and Mark Out points
Timecode for all of these points is specified at the time when the clip is created. The figure below shows how the points are related.
The Mark In and Mark Out points can be changed after the clip is created, but the start and end points cannot be changed.
Output track data (V, K, A1 to A8)
The output tracks of the clip are specified by the user or by the system at the time when the clip is created. They cannot be changed.
• V: Video track
• K: Key track
• A1 to A8: Audio tracks
Index picture
The index picture is a thumbnail image of a single frame in a clip containing video. You can specify which frame to use as the index picture at the time when the clip is created, and change it at a later time. Index pictures make it easier to identify the clip.
Clip type data
Information about the clip, such as whether real-time play is possible.
Other
Other information, such as comments entered by the user at the time the clip was created.
Types of clips
XPRI NS is able to edit several types of clips. In addition to the common information held by all clips (see page 25), clips contain information that is specific to the clip type. Clips displayed in Project Explorer (reel clips, import clips, CD audio clips, voice over clips, SG clips, sequences, Render To Bin clips, MXF clips, CG clips, TitleMotion clips, XDCAM clips, EX clips, and P2 clips) can be distinguished by their type icons. The icons for the various clip types are shown below.
Reel clips
Clips created from signals on video tape. In addition to the common information, reel clips contain the following information.
• Material reel name (name of video tape reel) • Timecode (LTC/VITC) information included on the
material signals
• Position information (start and end points, Mark In and Mark Out points) as recorded on the material on the tape • Video or audio adjustment data
• Whether or not the clip has been digitized
Import clips
Clips created from audio or video files (external media files) on the computer hard disk. The following external media file formats are supported.
• Movie: AVI, Windows Media. • Image: BMP, JPG, TGA, TIFF, etc. • Sequential image files
In addition to the common information, import clips contain the following information.
• Material media file name Total clip length
Margin
Duration (Mark In point to
Mark Out point) Margin Start point Mark In point Mark Out point End point
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Data Sources, Vaults, Projects, and Clips Cha p te r 1 O v er v ie w DVD video clipsClips imported from DVDs inserted into the system’s optical disc drive.
CD audio clips
Clips created from audio CDs inserted into the system’s optical disc drive.
Voice over clips
Clips created in real time from external audio input (narration, sound effects, etc.) while monitoring several tracks on the timeline.
A clip can contain up to 4 takes recording the results of voice over operations when the clip was created. In Project Explorer, you can open the Select Voice Over Take dialog from the context menu of the clip to select which take to output.
SG clips
Clips generated by the system’s internal signal generator (color bars and other test signals, audio tone signals). In addition to the common information, they contain parameters for signal generation.
Sequences
Clips composed of several clips on the timeline. In addition to the video and audio data, they contain position and other editing information (EDL data, in the broad sense), as well as information about whether they have been rendered (digitized).
: Indicates that another user has opened the sequence (team mode).
Render To Bin clips
Clips created in the Render To Bin dialog. Depending on the settings, audio tracks may have mixed down audio files.
MXF clips
Clips containing MXF (Material Exchange Format) material. In addition to common data, these clips contain metadata about the content, such as start timecode and various marks.
TitleMotion clips
Clips generated by Inscriber TitleMotion containing video titles and motion effects, such as rolls, crawls, and other effects.
XDCAM clips
Clips imported from discs in XDCAM professional video systems. Clips that are linked, not imported, are displayed with a link icon ( ).
EX clips
Clips imported from solid-state media in XDCAM EX professional video systems. Clips that are linked, not imported, are displayed with a link icon ( ).
UDF clips
Clips imported from UDF-formatted SxS memory cards in Sony camcorders, such as the PMW-500. Clips that are linked, not imported, are displayed with a link icon ( ).
Canon XF clips
Clips imported from Canon XF-series camcorders, such as the XF105 and XF305. Clips that are linked, not imported, are displayed with a link icon ( ).
P2 clips
Clips imported from solid-state P2 cards in professional digital video systems. Clips that are linked, not imported, are displayed with a link icon ( ).
Live Signal clips
Clips captured from a live feed signal source.
Composite clips
Clips composed from the content of multiple clips placed on the timeline.
Multi Camera Sequences
Sequences of clips of a single event taken from multiple camera angles.
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Clips whose type cannot be determined
The above icon is displayed for clips whose type cannot be determined.
Clip icons
When the List View pane of Project Explorer is put into Picture View mode, the clips in the bin that is selected in the Tree View pane are displayed as icons like the one shown below.
See “Picture View Mode” (page 51) for more information.
The various parts of clip icons provide the following information.
Status indicator
Shows the status of the clip (OK or NG).
Clip type icon
Shows the clip type (see page 25).
Used/Unused indicator
Lights in light blue when the clip is used in the currently open sequence or another data source sequence. Otherwise does not light (grayed out).
Digitized indicator
The indicator shows whether the clip is digitized or logging.
The clip/material digitize status. The clip is logging.
The colors in which the indicators light or flash show the digitizing status of the clip.
Digitized: Lights in green (full resolution) or lights in red
(proxy)
Not digitized: Lights in dark gray
Audio and video rendered again every time: Lights in
light blue
Currently digitizing: Flashes in orange High/Low-resolution indicators
The indicator at the front shows the status of
full-resolution (high-full-resolution) media, and the indicator at the back shows the status of proxy (low-resolution) media. They light or go out as follows, according whether or not the clip has the corresponding type of media.
Note
Refer to the Release Notes for the latest information about the supported formats for the high-resolution media and low-resolution proxy media.
Has both high-resolution and low-resolution media: Both indicators light or flash.
Has high-resolution media only: The front indicator
lights or flashes.
Has low-resolution media only: The back indicator
lights or flashes.
Has neither type of media: Neither indicator lights
or flashes (grayed out).
Has whole low-resolution and partial high-resolution media: Both indicators light or flash.
Has partial high-resolution but no low-resolution media: The front indicator lights or flashes.
When only a portion of the XDCAM clip contains high-resolution media, only the right half of the front indicator lights green.
Note
When a rendered slice exists on a clip on a sequence or sub sequence pasted in nesting mode, both indicators will light.
Index picture
Shows the clip’s index picture.
Mark In, Mark Out, Duration, and Clip Length timecodes can be individually configured for display overlay on the index picture by using the settings in the TC Set tab of the Metadata Window Properties dialog.
Metadata Window Properties (see page 598).
Clip name
Shows the name of the clip.
Clip icon colors
The colors of clip icons change as shown below to indicate normal status, selected status, and cut reserved status. Digitized indicators
Clip type icon
High/Low-resolution indicators Used/Unused indicator Status indicator Index picture Clip name
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Data Sources, Vaults, Projects, and Clips Cha p te r 1 O v er v ie wAspect Ratio Mismatch indicator
The aspect ratio mismatch indicator is displayed on clips on the timeline when there is an aspect ratio mismatch between the clip and the sequence on the timeline. For example, when the clip has a 4:3 aspect ratio and the sequence on the timeline has a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Spanning clip indicator
The spanning clip indicator is shown in the disc file list area of the XDCAM Explorer for clips on memory card media that span more than memory card. A red check mark is displayed if a portion of the clip is missing. The duration of each component clip is indicated by a green dot when the clip is previewed in the XDCAM Explorer monitor window.
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Common Window Controls
The following controls are found on most of the tool windows in XPRI NS.
a Focus bar
This bar is highlighted in purple when the window is active. When the window is not active, the color of this bar changes to gray. You can move the window by dragging this bar with the mouse.
b Menu button
Displays the main menu of the tool. (You can also display the main menu by pressing the Alt + Windows keys, or by pressing the key or control panel button that has been customized to have this function.)
c Close button
Closes the window. (You can also close the window by pressing Ctrl + W, or by pressing the key or control panel button that has been customized to have this function.)
d Maximize button
Enlarges the window so that it fills the whole screen. The button changes into the Restore button, which returns the window to its original size.
e Minimize button
Minimizes the window and displays it as a button on the XPRI NS taskbar. Click the button on the taskbar to return the window to its original size.
1 Focus bar
2 Menu button
3 Close button 4 Maximize button 5 Minimize button
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Custom Window Layouts Cha p te r 1 O v er v ie wCustom Window Layouts
XPRI NS allows you to adjust the size and position of tool and dialog windows to achieve the layouts that are most convenient for your style of working.
Changing Window Sizes
You can adjust the relative sizes of adjoining windows by dragging the border between the windows.
To adjust the size of one window without affecting other windows, hold down the Alt key as you drag the window border.
2 windows
Window 1: Expand horizontally Window 2: Reduce horizontally
Window 1: Expand vertically Window 2: Reduce vertically
3 windows
Window 1: Expand vertically and horizontally Window 2: Reduce horizontally, expand vertically Window 3: Reduce vertically
Window snap function
The snap function is a function that automatically finishes the positioning of a window border when you drag it close to the edge of another window. This function takes effect when you drag the border into the “snap area” of an adjoining window. Windows have snap areas on the inner and outer sides of their four borders.
To temporarily disable the snap function, drag the window border with the Alt key held down.
Window 2 Window 2 Window 1
Window 1 Window 2 Window 1Window 1 Window 2Window 2 Window 1 Window 1 Window 2
Window 2 Window 2 Window 1
Window 1 Window 2 Window 1Window 1 Window 2Window 2 Window 1 Window 1 Window 2
Window 2 Window 2 Window 1 Window 1 Window 3 Window 3 Window 2 Window 2 Window 1 Window 1 Window 3 Window 3 Window 2 Window 1 Window 3 Window 2 Window 1 Window 3
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Examples of the snap function at work
The following figures illustrate how the snap function works. The slanted lines indicate the snap areas of Window 2.When you drag the border of Window 1 into a Window 2 snap area, the border of Window 1 jumps to the same position as the border of Window 2.
Example 1
Example 2
To save a window layout configuration, click the menu button in the taskbar and select [Layout] > [Save As]. To load a window layout configuration, select a saved layout in the [Layout] menu.
See “User Layouts” (page 670) for more information.
Window 1
Window 1 Window 2Window 2 Window 1Window 1 Window 2Window 2 Window 1 Window 2 Window 1 Window 2
Window 2
Window 2 Window 1Window 1 Window 2 Window 2 Window 1 Window 1 Window 2 Window 1 Window 2 Window 1
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Custom Window Layouts Cha p te r 1 O v er v ie wConverting Windows to Tabs
You can convert the Source Viewer and Master Viewer to tabs, which allows you to display them alternately in the same window.
To switch between the Source Viewer and Master Viewer, click the tabs. Tabbing these windows frees up space on the screen to display other tools.
To put the windows into tabs
There are two methods, which yield different tab arrangements.
• Select [Tabbing Master Viewer] in the main menu of the Source Viewer.
A Source Viewer tab appears on the left, and a Master Viewer tab appears on the right.
• Select [Tabbing Source Viewer] in the main menu of the Master Viewer.
A Master Viewer tab appears on the right, and a Source Viewer tab appears on the left.
Note
You cannot change the tab positions of tabbed windows.
To take the windows out of tabs
There are two methods.• Select the Source Viewer tab and then select [Release Source Viewer] from the main menu.
• Select the Master Viewer tab and then select [Release Master Viewer] from the main menu.
To close a tabbed tool
Select [Close] from the main menu in one of the tabbed tools. (It is impossible to close one window only.)
Changing the Date Display Format
The format used to display the date and time in XPRI NS is based on your Windows settings. To change the display format, configure the “Regional and Language Options” setting in the Windows Control Panel. The date is displayed in the format specified under the “Short date” setting.
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After changing the Windows setting, click Refresh in the Project Explorer tool buttons to update the display.
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Starting XPRI NS2
Starting and Exiting
Starting XPRI NS
To start XPRI NS, select Start > Programs > XPRI NS > XPRI NS Editing Software from the Windows desktop. Or double click the XPRI NS icon on the Windows desktop. When working with Sonaps, the User Login dialog appears. Enter a login name and password, and then click [OK].
XPRI NS checks the computer’s screen resolution and color depth.
If the monitor settings do not match the recommended settings, the message, “Current screen resolution and/or color setting are not recommended. Please change the settings of the screen,” appears. Click [OK] to cancel startup. Change the settings while referring to
“Recommended monitor settings” (page 34), and then perform startup again.
If the monitor settings match the recommended settings, the “Fast Login Window” (page 35) opens, and you can elect to proceed directly to a sequence in a recently modified project, or to create a new project or sequence.
Note
The Fast Login window can be enabled or disabled at startup. See “Configuration Dialog” (page 578) for the FastLogin Properties.
If the Fast Login window is disabled at startup and a data source is selected, the XPRI NS taskbar (see page 38) appears and Project Explorer (see page 43) starts at the last used project.
When a data source is not selected, the System Properties dialog appears. Select a data source and close the System Properties dialog. When the Configuration List dialog opens, select the user settings to use. (The Configuration List dialog does not open when working with Sonaps.) The taskbar appears and Project Explorer starts.
Note
It is not possible to start XPRI NS by directly opening an existing project from Windows Explorer, or to perform operations such as copy and duplicate from outside the software.
See “System Properties Dialog” (page 581) for more information.
Recommended monitor settings
The following monitor settings are recommended. • Monitor resolution: 1280 X 1024 or higher • Color depth: 32-bit
Note
When using the above values, select the highest refresh rates supported by your monitor.
Exiting XPRI NS
To exit XPRI NS, click the Menu button on the XPRI NS taskbar (see page 38) and select [Exit].
XPRI NS automatically saves the project that you are editing and exits.
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Fast Login Window
The Fast Login window appears when you first start XPRI NS. It provides shortcuts to your most recent projects and
sequences. It also provides shortcuts for creating a new project or sequence.
Names and Functions of Parts
a Recently Opened Projects
Displays icons for the 4 most recently opened projects. The last opened project is selected by default.
b New Project button
Creates a new project in the selected project group list box. Projects are named “Project_nnn” where nnn is a 3-digit incrementing number (001, 002, and so on).
Project Group list box: Lists all the project groups in
Project Explorer.
c Recently Opened Sequences
Displays icons for the 4 most recently opened sequences in the selected project. The last opened sequence is selected by default.
d New Sequence button
Creates a new sequence in the selected project, using the template selected in the TL Template list box.
Sequences are named “Sequence_nnn” where nnn is a 3-digit incrementing number (001, 002, and so on).
TL Template list box: Lists all the timeline templates for
the current user configuration.
e [Do not show this window again] check box When this is checked, disables the display of the Fast Login window when starting XPRI NS.
To change the Fast Login window setting, see “Configuration Dialog” (page 578) for more information about user settings.
a Recently Opened Projects
b New Project button
c Recently Opened Sequences
d New Sequence button
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Configuration List Dialog Ch apt er 2 S ta rt in g a nd Ex it ingConfiguration List Dialog
The Configuration List dialog is used to select your user environment. The user environment is the set of settings that appear on the User tab of the Configuration dialog.
Note
To delete a user environment configuration, close the current project and delete the configuration in Project Explorer.
See “User Setting Management” (page 662) for more information about user settings.
Names and Functions of Parts
a Menu button
Displays the main menu of the Configuration List dialog. The main menu has the following commands.
Help...: Displays help about the Configuration List dialog. Close: Closes the Configuration List dialog. This button
works the same way as the Cancel button. b User Configuration List
Displays a list of the user environments stored in the default data source, as specified on the Data Source tab of the System Properties dialog.
c Create button
Displays the New Configuration dialog.
2 User Configuration List
6 Cancel button 7 OK button 3 Create button 4 Duplicate button
5 [Skip this dialog next time] check box 1 Menu button
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Enter a name for the new user environment in the Name field, and enter a comment as required in the Comment field. Click the OK button to create the new user environment and close the New Configuration dialog. Click the Cancel button to cancel the creation of a new user environment.
d Duplicate button
Select a user environment in the User Configuration List and click this button to create a copy of the selected user environment.
e [Skip this dialog next time] check box
When this is checked, the Configuration List dialog does not appear when XPRI NS starts. In this case, XPRI NS starts with the most recently selected user environment. If you want the Configuration List dialog to appear again, clear the check from the in the Data Source tab of the System Properties dialog.
f Cancel button
Cancels the startup of XPRI NS. g OK button
Starts XPRI NS with the user environment selected in the User Configuration List.
Note
To delete a user environment, select User Configurations from the Tree View pane of Project Explorer, and delete the user environment from the context menu.
