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Starting with version 4.0, Just Control communicates with the macOS Calendar application and therefore the application must have access to the macOS Calendar application. Upon its first launch, Just Control requests access to the macOS Calendar application. If Calendar access hasn't been granted, follow these steps to enable Calendar access:
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Preface
In Schedule Mode a Channel records files based on Calendar Events from the macOS Calendar application of the machine running Just Control. You may use any Calendar which can be added to the macOS Calendar app, such as iCloud or Gmail Accounts or from other Mail/Calendar servers. Events scheduled in the corresponding/selected Calendar will automatically switch the Channel to Schedule Mode and start a Recording. When stopping a Schedule Recording manually, the corresponding Event will be deleted automatically.
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It is possible to add Events back-to-back without losing any frames. |
File Naming
In v.version 6.1 of our ingest products, we adjust have made enhancements to the file naming functionality specifically for Schedule Mode. There is Notably, we have introduced a new Clip Section within the Channel Inspector, already well known a familiar feature from Crash and Batch Mode. By introducing
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Additionally, Naming Presets to are now integrated into Schedule Mode, providing operators can gain more flexibility when it comes to file naming and by also using the with increased flexibility in defining file names. This version also introduces new Date and Time formatting options, also new in this version.With that said, how is the actual file name in Schedule Mode get created? First there expanding customisation possibilities.
To elucidate the process of creating file names in Schedule Mode, let's break it down. The first component is the Naming Preset partsection, where standard Naming Presets can be used to align the naming for scheduled recording. Here the important thing is, that the “Name” token from the available tokens is referring operators can leverage standard presets to configure file names for scheduled recordings. It is crucial to note that the "Name" token within the available Naming Preset tokens corresponds to the actual event name. SoConsequently, if there is a Naming Preset with this “Name” token only, then the file names will be reflected completely identical from solely incorporates the "Name" token, the resulting file names will precisely mirror the names of the calendar events, such as can be seen below.
Naming Preset
Scheduled Eventas illustrated below.
This particular Naming Preset exclusively utilises the "Name" token. As a result, it reproduces the scheduled Event Name in an identical manner.
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Within the provided Calendar, users can create a new Event. When employing the previously mentioned Naming Preset, the file name for this particular Event will be automatically set to match the corresponding Event Name.
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Upon returning to the Channel Inspector, operators will find the newly created scheduled Event listed in the Schedule List. The Event Name will be visible in this section. It is important to note that the "Resulting Filename" label currently displays "Name" because the recording has not commenced. Once the scheduled Event undergoes recording, the accurate file name will be showcased in this field.
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Certainly, users still have the option to incorporate Date and Time tokens for Event names, akin to the functionality in previous versions. However, instead of directly using variables within the Event names such as "<Date>", "<Time>", and "<Channel>", the current version introduces the capability to seamlessly integrate actual Event names with Naming Preset tokens. This integration enables users to leverage the new Date and Time formatting options, as explained below.
Once again, the foundation is a Naming Preset, which now comprises both a Date and Time token along with the Name token. This combination facilitates the generation of a file name incorporating the specified date and time format options, seamlessly blended with the event name.
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Within the provided Calendar, users can create a new Event. When employing the previously mentioned Naming Preset, the file name for this particular Event will be automatically set to match the corresponding Event Name, including the Date and Time tokens.
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Upon returning to the Channel Inspector, operators will find the newly created scheduled Event listed in the Schedule List. The Event Name will be visible in this section. It is important to note that the "Resulting Filename" label currently displays "Name" because the recording has not commenced. Once the scheduled Event undergoes recording, the accurate file name will be showcased in this field.
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Please be aware that the Name token will be replaced by the actual Event name, once recording has started. |
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Additional Functionality
TBD
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