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Newsroom Integration Client

The Newsroom Integration Client option installs Viz Content Pilot’s Newsroom Component (NrC) which is normally used by newsroom users (e.g. journalists and editors) and by editors using Non-linear editing (NLE) tools. The software is normally integrated to newsroom systems as an embedded component.

When installing the Newsroom Component for use in a Java or web based newsroom system, the Oracle Instant Client should not be installed (i.e. use the Custom install option).

As most newsroom computers running the Newsroom Component does not have administrator rights you could optionally install it using RunAs parameters, installing the software from the command line or use the Run as administrator context menu option available to Windows 7 users. Note that you need to have administrator rights for this to work.

If the Newsroom Component is used as part of the Viz Video Hub integration you should also perform the Viz Link configuration during installation.

 Figure 7: Newsroom Component configuration

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The newsroom integration client is normally installed for journalists and NLE system user.

The newsroom integration client installation includes the following components:

  • Oracle Instant Client

  • Viz Content Pilot Newsroom Component

  • Viz Content Pilot Non-linear Editing plug-in

  • Viz Content Pilot Spell Checker

  • Viz QuickCG

Note: Installs a Newsroom Component Test page in the program menu to simulate template filling in a newsroom system.

NrC allows for preview of template graphics in two ways; remote snapshot preview using a remote Viz Engine (recommended) and local preview using a locally installed Viz Engine (requires a Viz license).

The Preview Settings defines if the Newsroom Component should use preview or override the database settings. Database settings apply to all clients that does not have preview configured locally.

  • Disable Preview: Disables both local and remote preview for the Newsroom Component.

  • Viz Engine preview host: Overrides the database settings and sets a locally configured preview host.

  • Port: Sets the port number for the locally configured preview host. Default port is 50008.

Note: If performing a custom installation, do not select Viz Engine Preview plug-in as this is intended for local Viz Engine preview.

The Advanced iNEWS settings should be used if Avid’s iNEWS Control Air is being used. There are two ways of using the NrC in conjunction with iNEWS Control Air.

  1. It can be used for filling VCP data elements (same as MOS integrations), or

  2. It can be used for returning character generated (*cg1 my_template tab1 tab2) elements based on custom templates designed to return tab fields like image paths and so on.

  • Insert BCS Tag: This option should be checked for both cases as described above. BCS device name is the Avid iNEWS Control Air device name that by default is set to cg1.

  • Use VCPDM: Check this option if VCP elements are used. BCS template name is by default set to pilotdata.

  • Override database MOSID: Overrides the default MOS ID (PILOT).

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