HLS has two tools which allow you to exchange information between sequences.
Recently I helped a user and found I had not clearly stated where and why Library or CSV should be used.
THAT is the purpose of this post.
I will explain the tools in an example of users that are converting from Vixen sequences to HLS since that will represent the majority of users.
CSV is used when you want to change/update existing channel information.
Library is used when you want to add new channels.
Lets says you have multiple Vixen sequences that you want to run in HLS.
#1. Import the Vixen sequence.
#2. Convert existing three (red, green blue) Vixen channels into single RGB channel in HLS.
After the conversion you will have a bunch of Vixen channel names that you might want to change to have them better fit with HLS.
THAT is what the CSV export is for.
Using the First Vixen sequence ... after steps 1 & 2 above --- acquire a CSV export. Take that export, open it in Excel, and modify the Right most name cell for each channel to be the name you want it to be in HLS. You can also modify Universe number and other information. If they are channels you no longer need --- assign a Universe Number or Preview Group number -- very large -- like 64000 --- something that can stand out against your wanted channels.
Then, for ALL of your Vixen sequences, after steps 1 & 2 above, IMPORT the CSV file and ask to update the fields you want to change (channel name, Universe number, etc). HLS will make the changes bring all of your Vixen channels to the point you want then in HLS. Those channels that are no longer needed are easly sorted and grouped together --- then deleted.
Library is used to ADD NEW information.
So after you have changed all of your old Vixen sequences, you may be adding more channels this year OR you may be wanting to UPDATE all of your sequences to work with your new Preview.
THAT is what the Libray is for --- adding and changing HLS channels.
The Library will MATCH existing channel names and update OUTPUT and/or PREVIEW information and ADD any NEW channels to update your sequence.
The intent of this post was not to do a full fledged training session but to point you in the right direction so you don't waste time using the wrong tool to accomplish a task.
I hope this helps.
Joe
Recently I helped a user and found I had not clearly stated where and why Library or CSV should be used.
THAT is the purpose of this post.
I will explain the tools in an example of users that are converting from Vixen sequences to HLS since that will represent the majority of users.
CSV is used when you want to change/update existing channel information.
Library is used when you want to add new channels.
Lets says you have multiple Vixen sequences that you want to run in HLS.
#1. Import the Vixen sequence.
#2. Convert existing three (red, green blue) Vixen channels into single RGB channel in HLS.
After the conversion you will have a bunch of Vixen channel names that you might want to change to have them better fit with HLS.
THAT is what the CSV export is for.
Using the First Vixen sequence ... after steps 1 & 2 above --- acquire a CSV export. Take that export, open it in Excel, and modify the Right most name cell for each channel to be the name you want it to be in HLS. You can also modify Universe number and other information. If they are channels you no longer need --- assign a Universe Number or Preview Group number -- very large -- like 64000 --- something that can stand out against your wanted channels.
Then, for ALL of your Vixen sequences, after steps 1 & 2 above, IMPORT the CSV file and ask to update the fields you want to change (channel name, Universe number, etc). HLS will make the changes bring all of your Vixen channels to the point you want then in HLS. Those channels that are no longer needed are easly sorted and grouped together --- then deleted.
Library is used to ADD NEW information.
So after you have changed all of your old Vixen sequences, you may be adding more channels this year OR you may be wanting to UPDATE all of your sequences to work with your new Preview.
THAT is what the Libray is for --- adding and changing HLS channels.
The Library will MATCH existing channel names and update OUTPUT and/or PREVIEW information and ADD any NEW channels to update your sequence.
The intent of this post was not to do a full fledged training session but to point you in the right direction so you don't waste time using the wrong tool to accomplish a task.
I hope this helps.
Joe
