Import Content

Content that is on the server but has not yet been added to the database is considered readable, writable, and deletable, i.e. the content file can be edited and resaved (written) using other software on your network and can be deleted via standard file management tools. Once the content file has been added to the Digital Broadcaster database, it is labeled as read-only. It cannot be edited or resaved (written), and can be deleted only via the Web Application content management tools. This fail-safe prevents accidental deletion of a file that is scheduled for playout.

Note: Any files in the hidden folder cannot be imported.

Import One File

To import one content file at a time, choose the file from the drop-down list and click the Import button. The Import Log is displayed, stating whether or not the import was successful. The application also displays the thumbnail or full row for the imported file.

To import more files, select another filename from the drop-down list and click Import again.

Import with Metadata

To import a content file and input its metadata at the same time:

1. Click on Import with Metadata on the left side of the Content page.
2. Select a filename from the drop-down list.
3. Fill in the metadata.

Program Guide Information

• Program Code – a code that distinguishes what type of program this is, if program codes are used in this installation.
• Program –the name of the program as it would be displayed in the Program Guide.
• Episode Code – a code that distinguishes what episode of a series this is, if episode codes are used in this installation.
• Episode – If the file is part of a series and each episode has a name, it is displayed here as it would be in the Program Guide.
• Description – Type a detailed description of the content.

Expiration

If you want to remove the content from the application at a specific date and time, enter them in the boxes.  Otherwise the content will remain on the server until you schedule a deletion.  For example, when importing winter-themed content you might schedule its deletion for the first day of spring.

Categories

Select one or more event categories from the list.

Custom Attributes

If you created any custom attributes for your content metadata, fill them in.

Click on Import Content at the bottom of the window.  The application displays the Import Log and tells whether the content imported successfully.

To import more content with metadata, click on Back.  To return to the Content screen, click on Content at the top of the Content Import With Metadata screen or click on the Content tab.

To edit file information or schedule the file, click the [Edit] or [Play] links.

To locate recently imported content that might need updates to its metadata, use the Advanced Search feature and filter for recently added content.