Note: Once configured, the service deletes files in the watched
folder or bin (source) that are older than the specified cleanup frequency.
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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.
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Click the HotBinImport tab.
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Select Use
HotBinImport.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.