Adding Elements to the Workbench

To play out Videos, Audio files, realtime GFX or to send Events, you first have to load them from the Library into the Workbench – as demonstrated in this figure.

1. Drag and drop or double-click an Element in the Library.

2. The Element will be added to the currently selected Folder and is available for immediate usage.

3. Load the Element(s) into the Timeline (explained later).

In case there is no Element playing out at the selected Layer, the Playout of an Element can also be started directly from the Workbench. Please see Chapter 6.7 Loading & Removing Elements to/from the Timeline (v.5.x) for further information.

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Duplicating Elements in the Workbench

Occasionally, it is useful to duplicate Elements in the Workbench. Example: a lower third should be played out several times, but each time with a different name.

1. Click on the Element you want to duplicate.

2. Press “Command + C”.

3. Press “Command + V”.

4. Repeat the previous step if required.

5. If required, adjust the attributes of the duplicates in the Inspector.

Multiselection of Elements in the Workbench

Sporadically, it is useful to change the same attribute of various Elements in the Workbench at the same time. This can be a huge time saver.

1. Select the Elements in the Workbench with your mouse while holding the “Shift” key (selects a range) or the “Command” key (adds another Element to the selection).

2. The shared attributes will be shown in the Inspector.

3. Any change of a shared attribute will be applied to all the selected Elements.

Removing Elements from the Workbench

1. Go to the Workbench.

2. Highlight the Element(s) you want to remove.

3. Press the “Backspace” key to remove the selected Element(s).