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Please beware that starting with this version (v4.0), the just:in User Interface (=just:control) is communicating with the macOS calendar application and therefore the application just:control must have access to the Calendar application. just:control is requesting access to the Calendar application at the first launch. It is possible to check the access rights within the macOS System Preferences. Go to the Security & Privacy Pref Pane, switch to Privacy Tab and make sure just:control to access the calenaders.
Preface
- In Schedule Mode a Channel records clips based on Calendar Events from the Apple Calendar application of the machine running just:in User Interface (=just:control).
- After configuring a Channel in just:in Configuration Panel, a Calendar with that same name will be automatically created in Apple's Calendar app for that Channel.
- You may also use any other Calendar, which can be added to the Apple Calendar app, like a Calendar from iCloud or Gmail Accounts or from Mail/Calendar servers.
- The Channel will automatically switch to Schedule Mode and start recording, when there is an Event scheduled and the Channel is in Idle mode and in a different Channel Mode.
Make sure that the User Interface application is running at all time, when working in Schedule Mode. New events or changes to existing events can only be received, when the User Interface is open and connected to the appropriate channel.
Selecting a Calendar for a Channel
Open the just:in Configuration Panel and open the Channel Settings. There select the appropriate Calendar for each Channel.
You can either use the Channel Calendar (automatically created) or any other available Calendar.
Adding Calendar Events for Schedule Mode
- Open Apple Calendar.
- Select the desired Channel in the list of Calendars on the left or the appropriate Calendar for this channel.
- Add Events to the Calendar.
- The Events will show up in the Inspector of the just:in User interface. Each Event will result in one Recording.
It is also possible to add Events one after each other without loosing any frames.
Custom Calendar Events Variables
There are three custom Calendar Event Variables which can be used to make the naming of the scheduled events easier:
- <Channel> will be replaced with the actual Channel Name of the Channel.
- <Date> will be replaced with the actual date of the current recording (Format: "yyyy-mm-dd").
- <Time> will be replaced with the actual start recording time of the current recording.
Repeating Calendar Events
Repeating a Calendar Event would result in a file which gets overwritten every time the same event is executed again. To avoid this you can add the Variables <Channel>, <Date> and <Time> to the Calendar Event. This appends the channel name, date and time (= beginning of the corresponding Calendar Event) to the Clip Name.
Using Naming Presets in Schedule Mode
This will be available in an upcoming version. If you need more information about that, please contact us.
Maximum Record Length
It is not possible to use Calendar Events which exceed a length of 12 hours. just:in will truncate the Recording length automatically, if required.
Adjustable Event End Time while Recording
Starting with v4.0, the Recording Event End Time can be changed during recording. This is especially useful when you have to make changes during an ongoing recording. Simply adapt the Event End Time in the macOS Calendar application and just:in will recognise the change.
Manually stop a Scheduled Recording
You can manually stop a scheduled recording by simply pressing the recording button within the Channel Preview. Doing so will also delete the Calendar Event in the macOS Calendar application.
List of scheduled events in the Inspector
The Schedule Event List only shows the upcoming ten events scheduled in the chosen Schedule Calendar and only if these events are within the next 24 hours. All further events are only visible in the Calendar itself and they get displayed within the just:in user interface as soon as one of the previous recording events are finished.
Quitting the User Interface
When trying to quit the User Interface, just:in is warning you that the application can not longer receive update or new events. It is necessary to have the just:in User Interface (=just:control) open all the time, when using Schedule Mode for a Channel.
