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Configuring the HotBin Capture Service

Note: Once configured, the service deletes files in the watched folder or bin (source) that are older than the specified cleanup frequency.
  1. From the Start menu, access the All Programs menu and select Grass Valley | K2 Capture Services. The K2 Capture Services utility dialog box is displayed.
  2. Click the HotBinImport tab.



  3. Select Use HotBinImport.
  4. To retain the current version of a clip at the destination that is named the same as a clip you are importing, select If a clip exists, import and generate a new name. The Hotbin service increments the file name of the imported clip so it does not overwrite the clip at the destination.
  5. Enter the paths to the source directory and destination bin. If the source directory does not currently exist, it will automatically be created.
    Note: Do not configure the source directory to be a location with files that must be retained. When the HotBin service first starts up it removes files in the source directory.
  6. For Check Frequency, it is recommended that you accept the default value. This value specifies how often you want the capture service to check the source directory for new files.
  7. For the Cleanup Frequency, it is recommended that you accept the default value. This value specifies the maximum age of files in the source directory. The capture service deletes files that are older than this age.
  8. If the source directory is not on the local K2 system, a User Account dialog box displays. Enter the user information that you use to access the source directory. If part of a domain, enter the domain name.
  9. If necessary, configure QuickTime Import Delay. This setting adjusts how long a QuickTime file must be idle (no data being written to the file) before the HotBin begins to import the file into K2 storage. The recommended setting is 15 seconds.
  10. When your capture service settings are complete, click Apply. If prompted, restart the K2 system.

The HotBin service checks the source directory for files. If files are present, the HotBin service moves them to the Archive sub-directory. It does not import the files into the destination bin on the K2 system.

Place files in the source directory to trigger the Hot Bin import processes.


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