NONLINEAR EDITING SOFTWARE

NS-N2100PROXY NONLINEAR EDITING SOFTWARE

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XPRI DIGITAL CONTENT CREATION SYSTEM

OPERATION MANUAL [English]1st Edition (Revised 10)Software Version 5.3 and Later (for Windows 7)

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Table of ContentsChapter 1 Overview

Overview.....................................................................22About XPRI NS/XPRI NS Proxy.................................. 22XPRI NS Editing Software Features............................. 22XPRI NS Proxy Limitations ......................................... 23Precautions for Using XPRI NS.................................... 23

Data Sources, Vaults, Projects, and Clips ..............24Data Sources and Vaults ............................................... 24Projects.......................................................................... 25Clips .............................................................................. 25

Common Window Controls ......................................29Custom Window Layouts..........................................30

Changing Window Sizes ............................................... 30Converting Windows to Tabs ....................................... 32Changing the Date Display Format............................... 32

Chapter 2 Starting and ExitingStarting XPRI NS........................................................34

Exiting XPRI NS........................................................... 34Fast Login Window....................................................35Configuration List Dialog..........................................36Taskbar.......................................................................38

Overview....................................................................... 38Names and Functions of Parts....................................... 39

Taskbar Menu ............................................................40Taskbar Settings Dialog............................................41

Names and Functions of Parts....................................... 42

Chapter 3 Projects - Project ExplorerProject Explorer.........................................................43

To Start Project Explorer .............................................. 43Names and Functions of Parts....................................... 44

Project Explorer Tool Buttons..................................46Project Explorer Main Menu .....................................48List View Pane Display Modes .................................51

Picture View Mode ....................................................... 51Text View Mode ........................................................... 53Picture and Text View Mode ........................................ 55

Metadata Window ......................................................56Names and Functions of Parts....................................... 573Table of Contents

4Modifying Metadata...................................................... 57New Project Dialog ....................................................58

Overview....................................................................... 58To Open the New Project Dialog.................................. 58Names and Functions of Parts....................................... 59Format Tab.................................................................... 60Media Vaults Tab.......................................................... 61Stream Defaults Tab...................................................... 62

Creating Clips ............................................................63Operations in the Tree View Pane............................64

Displaying the Contents of Container Items ................. 64Selecting Items.............................................................. 64Creating New Project Groups ....................................... 64Creating New Bins ........................................................ 65Opening a New Project Explorer Window to Manage

Selected Items...................................................... 65Changing the Project Explorer Window View ............. 65Copying Bins................................................................. 65Moving Projects or Bins to Other Locations ................ 66Putting Bins Into the Trash ........................................... 66Retrieving Bins From the Trash.................................... 66Emptying the Trash....................................................... 67Renaming Items ............................................................ 67Searching for Bins Using the First Letter of the Name

............................................................................. 67Operations in the List View Pane.............................68

Selecting Items.............................................................. 68Copying Items ............................................................... 69Moving Items to Other Locations ................................. 70Putting Items Into the Trash.......................................... 70Retrieving Items From the Trash .................................. 70Modifying Items............................................................ 71Color Marking Items..................................................... 71Picture Icon Play - Checking Video on the Icon........... 71

Search Dialog.............................................................74Overview....................................................................... 74To Open the Search Dialog........................................... 74Names and Functions of Parts....................................... 75

Searching With the Search Dialog ...........................79Searching for Items with the Search Dialog ................. 79Searching for Clips in Sequences with the Search Dialog

............................................................................. 79Searching for Clips on XDCAM with the Search Dialog

............................................................................. 79Table of Contents

Narrowing Down a Search ............................................ 79Working With XDCAM Material.................................81

Chapter 4 Creating Clips - Logging and DigitizingOverview (Creating Clips).........................................82Logging Tool..............................................................83

Overview....................................................................... 83To Start the Logging Tool............................................. 83Names and Functions of Parts....................................... 84Logging Tool tool buttons............................................. 87Logging Tool Main Menu............................................. 91

Reel Database Dialog ................................................93Names and Functions of Parts....................................... 94Reel Database Dialog Main Menu ................................ 95Reel Information Dialog ............................................... 96

Handling Reels...........................................................97Selecting Reels .............................................................. 97Creating New Reels ...................................................... 97Renaming Reels ............................................................ 97Deleting Reels ............................................................... 97

Creating Clips ............................................................99Creating Reel Clips ....................................................... 99

Technical Monitor....................................................103Overview..................................................................... 103To Start the Technical Monitor................................... 103Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 104

Batch Digitize Tool ..................................................106Overview..................................................................... 106To Start the Batch Digitize Tool ................................. 106Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 107Batch Digitize Tool Command Buttons...................... 108Batch Digitize Tool Main Menu ................................. 109

Batch Digitizing of Multiple Clips...........................110Generate SG Clip Tool ............................................111

Overview..................................................................... 111To Start the Generate SG Clip Tool............................ 111Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 112Generate SG Clip Tool Main Menu............................ 113

Creating SG Clips ....................................................114Creating Color Clips................................................115

Creating Color Clips ................................................... 115Editing Color Matte Clips ........................................... 1155Table of Contents

6Chapter 5 Importing Media FilesImport File Tool........................................................116

Overview..................................................................... 116To Start the Import File Tool ...................................... 116Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 117Import File Tool Command Button Area.................... 120Import File Tool Main Menu ...................................... 121Open File Dialog......................................................... 122

Picture Adjust Tool..................................................125Overview..................................................................... 125To Start the Picture Adjust Tool ................................. 125Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 126

Import DVD Tool ......................................................128Overview..................................................................... 128To Start the Import DVD Tool.................................... 128Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 129Import DVD Tool Command Button Area ................. 131

Import CD Audio Tool .............................................132Overview..................................................................... 132To Start the Import CD Audio Tool............................ 132Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 133Import CD Audio Tool Command Button Area ......... 135Import CD Audio Tool Main Menu............................ 135Audio CD Database Dialog......................................... 137

Creating Clips by Importing Files and Audio Material ..............................................................139Importing External Media Files .................................. 139To adjust imported images and audio ......................... 139Importing DVD Video Material.................................. 140Importing CD Audio Material..................................... 140

Chapter 6 Editing ToolsOverview (Editing Tools) ........................................142

Customizing the Operating Screens............................ 142Source Viewer..........................................................144

Overview..................................................................... 144To Start the Source Viewer......................................... 144Switching the Source Viewer Operating Mode .......... 144Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 145Source Viewer Command Button Area (Normal Mode)

........................................................................... 148Source Viewer Command Button Area (Digitize Mode)

........................................................................... 155Table of Contents

Source Viewer Main Menu (Normal Mode)............... 157Source Viewer Main Menu (Digitize Mode) .............. 158

Master Viewer ..........................................................160Overview..................................................................... 160To Start the Master Viewer......................................... 160Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 161Master Viewer Command Button Area ...................... 162Master Viewer Main Menu ......................................... 169

Timeline Editor.........................................................171Overview..................................................................... 171To Start the Timeline Editor ....................................... 171Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 172Storyboard................................................................... 174Timeline ...................................................................... 175Track Panel ................................................................. 177Timeline Operations.................................................... 178Context Menu for Timeline Clips ............................... 180Timeline Editor Command Button Area..................... 182Timeline Editor Main Menu ....................................... 189Timeline View Main Menu......................................... 193Timeline Settings Dialog ............................................ 195Sequence Settings Dialog............................................ 195Sequence Template Settings Dialog ........................... 197Up/Down Convert Tuning Tool .................................. 198Clip Composite Dialog................................................ 199

Multiple Camera Editor ...........................................201Overview..................................................................... 201To Start the Multiple Camera Editor........................... 201Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 202Timeline (Multiple Camera Editor) ............................ 204Multiple Camera Editor Command Button Area ........ 205Multiple Camera Editor Main Menu........................... 208Transition Setting Dialog ............................................ 210Multi Camera Recording Modes................................. 211

Trim Viewer ..............................................................212Overview..................................................................... 212To Start the Trim Viewer ............................................ 212Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 213Exiting the Trim Viewer ............................................. 213

Trim Viewer Trim Modes .........................................215Overview..................................................................... 215Single Trim ................................................................. 216Dual Trim (AB-Side Trim) ......................................... 216Slip Trim ..................................................................... 2167Table of Contents

8Slide Trim ................................................................... 216Selecting a Trim Mode................................................ 216

Trim Viewer Command Button Area ......................218Trim Viewer Main Menu...........................................223Render To Bin Dialog ..............................................224

Overview..................................................................... 224To Open the Render To Bin Dialog ............................ 224

Marker List Dialog ...................................................227Timecode Window ...................................................229Speed Control Dialogs ............................................231

Overview..................................................................... 231Simple Speed Control Dialogs.................................... 231Basic Speed Control Dialog........................................ 232Detailed Speed Control Dialog ................................... 235

Chapter 7 Editing OperationsSequence Editing Operations ................................243

Setting Edit Points....................................................... 243Overwrite Editing........................................................ 247Splice-In Editing ......................................................... 250Replace Editing ........................................................... 252Switching the Timecode Display Mode...................... 253Key Track Operations ................................................. 253Sequence-in-Sequence Function ................................. 253Sequence Cut, Copy, and Paste Operations ................ 255

Edit While Digitizing ................................................256Linear-Like Editing ..................................................258

Flow of Operations...................................................... 258Switching the Source Viewer Operating Mode .......... 260Creating Reel Clips ..................................................... 260

Mixing Clips of Different Frame Sizes ...................262Storyboard Editing ..................................................265

Selecting an Editing Mode.......................................... 265Exchanging Storyboard Clips ..................................... 265Editing Storyboard Clips............................................. 266

Creating Speed Clips ..............................................270Creating Speed Clips From Clips on the Timeline ..... 270Creating Speed Clips using Command Buttons.......... 270Creating a Speed Clip That Fits Into a Specified

Duration ............................................................. 271Creating Still Images................................................... 271Editing Speed Clips..................................................... 272Table of Contents

Creating Composite Clips.......................................273Creating Composite Clips From Clips on the Timeline

........................................................................... 273Creating Composite Clips From XDCAM Explorer... 274

Combining Tracks or Clips on the Timeline .........275Collapsing Tracks ....................................................... 275Grouping Tracks or Clips on Tracks........................... 275

Trimming Operations ..............................................277Adjusting Transition Start and End Points.................. 277Adding, Deleting, and Adjusting Transition Effects... 278Previewing Transitions ............................................... 279

Quick Trim................................................................280Overview..................................................................... 280Trimming in Composer Mode..................................... 280Trimming in Segment Mode ....................................... 281

Adjusting the Clip Level..........................................283Audio Rubber Band Function.................................284

Adjusting Track Fader Levels..................................... 284Operating on Track Fader Level Rubber Bands Whenever

You Operate on Clips ........................................ 287Audio Automation....................................................... 287

Mixing Down Audio Tracks.....................................288Timeline Searching..................................................289

Reverse Match Frame ................................................. 289Detection of Duplicate Clips and Frames ................... 290Detection of Flash Frames .......................................... 290Detection of Media Offline Clips................................ 291Detection of Sections Containing Only Proxy Media

........................................................................... 292Rendering.................................................................293Adjusting White Balance Automatically................294Working With After Effects .....................................295

Starting After Effects .................................................. 295

Chapter 8 Effect ToolsFX Explorer ..............................................................296

Overview..................................................................... 296To Start FX Explorer................................................... 296Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 297

FX Explorer Tree View Pane ...................................298Overview..................................................................... 298Items in the Tree View Pane ....................................... 298Tree View Pane Operations ........................................ 2989Table of Contents

10FX Explorer Effect View Pane.................................300Overview..................................................................... 300Effect View Pane Operations ...................................... 300Picture View Mode (FX Explorer).............................. 300Text View Mode (FX Explorer).................................. 301

Applying Effects to Clips on the Timeline.............302Transition Options Dialog........................................... 302Keyframe Application Adjustments............................ 303

FX Explorer Tool Buttons .......................................304FX Explorer Main Menu...........................................305FX Properties Dialog ...............................................306

Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 306Operating on Effects on the Timeline....................307

Operating on Transition Effects .................................. 307Video Effect Editor ..................................................308

Simple Effect Editor.................................................... 308Effect List.................................................................... 311Full Effect Editor ........................................................ 311

Effect Editor Basic Operations...............................318Editing Effects............................................................. 318Previewing Effects ...................................................... 318

Parameter Adjustments in the Effect Viewer ........319Adjusting Parameters With Control Panels ..........320

Adjusting Parameters With the Media Bar Control Panel .................................................................. 320

Keyframe Operations ..............................................321Enabling and Disabling Keyframe Mode.................... 321Creating Keyframes .................................................... 321Selecting the Target Keyframe of an Operation ......... 322Changing Keyframe Positions .................................... 322Changing Keyframe Content ...................................... 323

Effect Editor Command Button Area .....................324Effect Editor Main Menu..........................................330Rotospline Masks ....................................................331

Operating Procedure ................................................... 331Rotospline Mask Parameters....................................... 332Using the Rotospline Mask Tools............................... 332Rotospline Tracks ....................................................... 335Importing and Exporting Keyframes .......................... 336

Motion Tracking.......................................................338Tracking Methods ....................................................... 338Example Operating Procedures................................... 339Tracking Plate Settings ............................................... 349Using Tracking Data ................................................... 350Table of Contents

Chromakey Operations ...........................................353Flow of Operations...................................................... 353Advanced Chromakey Parameters .............................. 353

Secondary Color Corrector ....................................355Setting Parameters....................................................... 356Changing Colors With the Secondary Color Corrector

........................................................................... 358Color Palette Dialog ................................................359

Gradient Color Tab ..................................................... 361Color Selection Tab .................................................... 362Gradient Template Tab ............................................... 364Texture Tab ................................................................. 365

Advanced Color Corrector......................................366Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 367Color Corrector Viewers ............................................. 369Color Corrector Properties Dialog .............................. 371Advanced Color Corrector Main Menu ...................... 372Correcting Colors Using the HSL Group.................... 372Correcting Colors Using the Curves Group................ 375Correcting Colors Using the Secondary Group .......... 376After Making Color Corrections ................................. 377

Audio Effect Editor ..................................................379Overview..................................................................... 379VST Plug-Ins............................................................... 379DX Plug-Ins ................................................................ 379Simple Effect Editor (for Audio Effects) .................... 379Audio Effect List......................................................... 383Full Effect Editor (for Audio Effects)......................... 383

Effect Editor Basic Operations (for Audio Effects)............................................................................390Editing Effects............................................................. 390Previewing Effects ...................................................... 390

Adjusting Parameters With Control Panels (for Audio Effects)...............................................................391Adjusting Parameters With the Media Bar Control

Panel .................................................................. 391Keyframe Operations (for Audio Effects)..............392

Enabling and Disabling Keyframe Mode.................... 392Creating Keyframes .................................................... 392Selecting the Target Keyframe of an Operation ......... 393Changing Keyframe Positions .................................... 393Changing Keyframe Content ...................................... 394

Effect Editor Command Button Area (for Audio Effects)...............................................................395

Effect Editor Main Menu (for Audio Effects) .........39911Table of Contents

12Voice Disguise Function.........................................400

Chapter 9 CG ClipsCreating CG Clips....................................................403

Specifying the Track and Mode for CG Clips ............ 403CG Editor..................................................................405

To start the CG Editor ................................................. 405Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 406

CG Editor Command Button Area..........................407CG Editor Main Menu ..............................................411Plates ........................................................................412

Animation Plate........................................................... 412Art Word Plate ............................................................ 412Circle Plate.................................................................. 412Clock Plate .................................................................. 413Curve Plate.................................................................. 413Image Plate.................................................................. 413Material Plate .............................................................. 413Polygon Plate .............................................................. 413Scroll Screen Plate ...................................................... 414Subtitle Plate ............................................................... 414Text Plate .................................................................... 414Font Plate .................................................................... 414Color Selection Plate................................................... 415

CG Filter Dialog .......................................................416Scroll Speed Dialog.................................................418

To open the Scroll Speed dialog ................................. 418Subtitle Editor ..........................................................419

To start the Subtitle Editor .......................................... 419CG Templates ..........................................................420

Creating CG Templates............................................... 420Copying CG Templates............................................... 420Trimming CG Templates ............................................ 420

Simple CG Editor .....................................................421To start the Simple CG Editor..................................... 421Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 422

Working With TitleMotion .......................................423

Chapter 10 Audio ToolsAudio Input Tool ......................................................424

Overview..................................................................... 424To Start the Audio Input Tool..................................... 424Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 425Table of Contents

Audio Input Tool Main Menu..................................... 426Audio Input Tool Operations ..................................428

Changing Audio Levels .............................................. 428Setting Fader Groupings ............................................. 428Changing the Meter Display ....................................... 428

Audio Equalizer .......................................................429Overview..................................................................... 429To Start the Audio Equalizer ...................................... 429Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 430Equalizer Operation Section of the Audio Equalizer

........................................................................... 431Audio Equalizer Main Menu....................................... 431

Audio Equalizer Operations ...................................433Displaying the Equalizer Curve .................................. 433Making Equalizer Settings .......................................... 433Applying Equalizer Settings ....................................... 433

Audio Mixer ..............................................................434Overview..................................................................... 434To Start the Audio Mixer ............................................ 434Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 435Track Display Section of the Audio Mixer ................. 435Track Name Display of the Audio Mixer ................... 437Clip Level Adjustment Section of the Audio Mixer ... 437Track Fader of the Audio Mixer ................................. 438Wave Pipe Displays of the Audio Mixer .................... 438PAN Slider of the Audio Mixer .................................. 439Audio Meter of the Audio Mixer ................................ 439Audio Mixer Main Menu ............................................ 439

Audio Mixer Operations ..........................................441Using the Audio Rubber Band Function..................... 441Turning the Track Solo Function On and Off............. 441Routing Tracks to the PGM Busses ............................ 441

Clip Audio Control Tool ..........................................442To Start the Clip Audio Control Tool ......................... 442Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 443Clip Audio Control Tool Main Menu ......................... 445Fader of the Clip Audio Control Tool......................... 445Audio Meter of the Clip Audio Control Tool ............. 446

Audio Group Bus Routing Tool..............................447Overview..................................................................... 447To Start the Audio Group Bus Routing Tool .............. 447Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 448Audio Group Bus Routing Tool Main Menu .............. 44813Table of Contents

14Audio Group Bus Fader ..........................................450Overview..................................................................... 450To Start the Audio Group Bus Fader .......................... 450Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 451PGM Bus Name of the Audio Group Bus Fader ........ 452PGM Bus Fader of the Audio Group Bus Fader ......... 452Meter of the Audio Group Bus Fader ......................... 453Audio Group Bus Fader Main Menu .......................... 453

Audio Output Tool ...................................................454Overview..................................................................... 454To Start the Audio Output Tool .................................. 454Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 454Audio Output Tool Main Menu .................................. 456

Audio Voice Over Tool ............................................457Overview..................................................................... 457To Start the Audio Voice Over Tool........................... 457Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 458Audio Voice Over Tool Main Menu........................... 459

Audio Voice Over Tool Operations ........................460Preparing for Voice Over Operations on the Timeline

........................................................................... 460Starting the Audio Voice Over Tool ........................... 460Preparing for Voice Over Operations in the Audio Voice

Over Tool........................................................... 460Executing Voice Over Operations .............................. 460Auto Dissolve of Voice Over Clips ............................ 461

Prompter...................................................................462To Start the Prompter .................................................. 462Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 463Prompter Main Menu .................................................. 463

Chapter 11 Dolby E FunctionsOverview (Dolby E)..................................................465

XPRI NS Functions Supporting Dolby E ................... 465Logging Tool............................................................467Logging Properties Dialog......................................468Import File Tool/Export Dialog/Export MXF Dialog

............................................................................469Exporting Dolby E Stream Media Files ...................... 469Importing Dolby E Stream Media Files ...................... 469

Project Explorer.......................................................470Metadata Window ....................................................... 471Clip Properties Dialog................................................. 472Table of Contents

Timeline Editor.........................................................473Audio Stream Track .................................................... 474

Source Viewer..........................................................475Timeline Editor Properties Dialog..........................476Audio Group Bus Routing Tool..............................477Audio Group Bus Fader ..........................................478Audio Output Tool ...................................................479Record to VTR Tool .................................................480XDCAM Explorer......................................................481

Importing Dolby E Stream Media Files by using XDCAM Import Tool........................................ 481

Exporting Dolby E Stream Media Files by using XDCAM Export Tool........................................ 481

Render to Bin Dialog ...............................................482

Chapter 12 OutputDVD Export Tool ......................................................483

Overview..................................................................... 483To Start the DVD Export Tool.................................... 483Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 484DVD Export Tool Command Button Area ................. 485

Recording to Disc....................................................486Record to VTR Tool .................................................487

Overview..................................................................... 487To Start the Record to VTR Tool................................ 487Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 488Record to VTR Tool Command Button Area ............. 491Record to VTR Tool Main Menu................................ 492

Recording to Tape ...................................................494Recording in Crash Rec Mode .................................... 494Recording in Assemble Edit Mode ............................. 494Recording in First Edit + Assemble Mode.................. 494Recording in Insert Edit Mode.................................... 495

Export Dialog ...........................................................496Overview..................................................................... 496To Open the Export Dialog......................................... 496Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 497Export Options Dialog ................................................ 500

Export MXF Dialog...................................................505Overview..................................................................... 505To Open the Export MXF Dialog ............................... 505Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 506

Exporting Clips ........................................................50815Table of Contents

16Chapter 13 Working With XDCAMXDCAM Explorer......................................................509

Overview..................................................................... 509To Start XDCAM Explorer......................................... 510Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 511XDCAM Explorer Tool Buttons................................. 514XDCAM Explorer Command Button Area ................ 516XDCAM Explorer Main Menu ................................... 517

Link to Virtual Media Dialog ...................................519Overview..................................................................... 519To Link to Virtual Media ............................................ 519Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 520

XDCAM Import Tool.................................................521Overview..................................................................... 521Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 522To Load Clips from XDCAM Explorer ...................... 523

Import Timeline Clip Tool .......................................525Overview..................................................................... 525To start the Import Timeline Clip Tool....................... 525Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 526

XDCAM Export Tool ................................................527Overview..................................................................... 527To Start the XDCAM Export Tool ............................. 527Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 528Clip Tab....................................................................... 529Combination Tab......................................................... 532PD-EDL Tab ............................................................... 534Sequence Tab .............................................................. 536

P2 Export Tool .........................................................538Overview..................................................................... 538To Start the P2 Export Tool ........................................ 538Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 539Clip Tab....................................................................... 540Combination Tab......................................................... 542

XDCAM Archive (XDA) ............................................544Overview..................................................................... 544Supported Formats ...................................................... 545Setup Configuration .................................................... 545To Open the Export to XDA Dialog ........................... 545Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 546Archiving Clips to XDCAM Archive ......................... 547Retrieving Clips from XDCAM Archive.................... 548Table of Contents

Chapter 14 EDL/AAFEDL Overview ..........................................................549

Usable Formats ........................................................... 549Import EDL Tool.......................................................550

Overview..................................................................... 550To Start the Import EDL Tool..................................... 550Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 551Import EDL Options Dialog ....................................... 553

Importing EDL Files.................................................554Export EDL Tool ......................................................555

Overview..................................................................... 555To Start the Export EDL Tool..................................... 555Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 556Export EDL Options Dialog ....................................... 558

Exporting EDL Files ................................................559AAF Overview ..........................................................560Import AAF Tool ......................................................561

To Start the Import AAF Tool .................................... 561Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 562

Importing AAF Files ................................................564Export AAF Tool ......................................................565

Overview..................................................................... 565To Start the Export AAF Tool .................................... 565Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 566Export AAF Options Dialog ....................................... 568

Exporting AAF Files ................................................569

Chapter 15 CustomizationCustomization Functions........................................570

Command Button Customize window ........................ 570Keyboard Customize window..................................... 572Control Panel Customize window............................... 574

Chapter 16 System SettingsOverview...................................................................577Configuration Dialog ...............................................578

Overview..................................................................... 578To Open the Configuration Dialog ............................. 578Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 578

System Properties Dialog .......................................581Overview..................................................................... 581To Open the System Properties Dialog....................... 581Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 58217Table of Contents

18Device Properties Dialog ........................................584Overview..................................................................... 584To Open the Device Properties Dialog ....................... 584Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 585

Download Editing Settings Dialog .........................591Overview..................................................................... 591To Open the Download Editing Settings Dialog ........ 591Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 592

Project Explorer Properties Dialog ........................593Overview..................................................................... 593To Open the Project Explorer Properties Dialog ........ 593Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 594

Metadata Window Properties Dialog .....................598Overview..................................................................... 598To Open the Metadata Window Properties Dialog..... 598Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 599

Logging Properties Dialog......................................601Overview..................................................................... 601To Open the Logging Properties Dialog ..................... 601Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 602

Pre-Edit Properties Dialog ......................................605Overview..................................................................... 605To Open the Pre-Edit Properties Dialog ..................... 605Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 606

Timeline Editor Properties Dialog..........................607Overview..................................................................... 607To Open the Timeline Editor Properties Dialog ......... 607Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 608

Batch Properties Dialog..........................................621Overview..................................................................... 621To Open the Batch Properties Dialog ......................... 621Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 622

Effect Editor Properties Dialog ..............................624Overview..................................................................... 624To Open the Effect Editor Properties Dialog.............. 624Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 625

CG Editor Properties Dialog ...................................628Overview..................................................................... 628To Open the CG Editor Properties Dialog .................. 628Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 629

Import File Settings Dialog .....................................632Overview..................................................................... 632To Open the Import File Settings Dialog.................... 632Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 633Table of Contents

Export Settings Dialog ............................................634Overview..................................................................... 634To Open the Export Settings Dialog ........................... 634Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 635

XDCAM Explorer Properties Dialog .......................636Overview..................................................................... 636To Open the XDCAM Explorer Properties Dialog..... 637Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 638XDCAM Tab............................................................... 640XDCAM EX Tab ........................................................ 641XDCAM UDF Tab...................................................... 642XDCAM Station Tab .................................................. 643Canon XF Tab............................................................. 644P2 Tab ......................................................................... 645

XDCAM Device Settings Dialog..............................646Overview..................................................................... 646To Open the XDCAM Device Settings Dialog........... 646Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 647

Project Properties Dialog........................................649Overview..................................................................... 649To Open the Project Properties Dialog ....................... 649Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 650

General Properties Dialog ......................................654Overview..................................................................... 654To Open the General Properties Dialog...................... 654Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 655

Record to VTR Settings Dialog ..............................657Overview..................................................................... 657To Open the Record to VTR Settings Dialog ............. 657Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 658

Making System and Editing Settings.....................660System Properties Dialog............................................ 660Project Explorer Properties Dialog ............................. 660Logging Properties Dialog .......................................... 660Timeline Editor Properties Dialog .............................. 661Project Properties Dialog ............................................ 661

User Setting Management ......................................662Open File Dialog - Opening User Settings Files

............................................................................664Overview..................................................................... 664Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 665

Save As Dialog - Saving User Settings Files ........667Overview..................................................................... 667Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 66819Table of Contents

20User Layouts............................................................670User Layout Operations .............................................. 670Default User Layouts .................................................. 670

Chapter 17 Backup and RestoreBackup to Folder Dialog .........................................671

Overview..................................................................... 671To Open the Backup to Folder Dialog ........................ 671Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 672

Creating Backup Files.............................................673Restore from File Dialog .........................................674

Overview..................................................................... 674To Open the Restore from File Dialog........................ 674Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 675

Restoring Backup Files...........................................676Cleaning the Local Database..................................677

Overview..................................................................... 677Removing Redundant Media Files.............................. 677Repairing the Local Database ..................................... 677Deleting System Work Files ....................................... 677

Chapter 18 NS-CAT1 Device SoftwareOverview...................................................................679

Names and Functions of Parts..................................... 680Focus Button Bar ........................................................ 682Command Button Bar ................................................. 682

Operations using NS-CAT1 ....................................684To Start NS-CAT1 and Connect to the PC ................. 684To Disconnect from the PC......................................... 684To Exit NS-CAT1 ....................................................... 684Troubleshooting .......................................................... 684

Operating Modes .....................................................685Touch Mode ................................................................ 685Mouse Mode ............................................................... 688

Chapter 19 Working With SonapsOverview...................................................................690

Start-up Configurations for Using Sonaps Servers ..... 690Operating With Material List...................................692Operating With Play List .........................................695Download Editing ....................................................696Table of Contents

AppendixesEffect List .................................................................697

Clip Effects ................................................................. 697Transition Effects ........................................................ 792CG Effects................................................................... 811

Command Button List .............................................814Command Buttons Under the Play Tab ...................... 814Command Buttons Under the Edit Tab....................... 817Command Buttons Under the Special Tab.................. 824Command Buttons Under the General Tab................. 830

Functions Available on the Control Panels ..........835DMW-C1 Media Bar Control Panel ........................... 835DMW-C2 Jog & Shuttle Control Panel ...................... 836DMW-C3 Audio Control Panel .................................. 840DMW-C5 Editing Control Panel................................. 842

Functions Available on the Keyboard ...................850Global Shortcuts.......................................................... 850Logging Tool............................................................... 850Batch Digitize Tool ..................................................... 851Import File Tool .......................................................... 851Source Viewer............................................................. 851Source Viewer (Digitize Mode).................................. 851Multiple Camera Editor .............................................. 851Trim Viewer ................................................................ 851Video Effect Editor ..................................................... 851Audio Effect Editor ..................................................... 851CG Editor .................................................................... 851Advanced Color Corrector .......................................... 851Import CD Audio Tool................................................ 851Record to VTR Tool ................................................... 852Voice Over Tool.......................................................... 852Master Viewer/Timeline Editor (full default listing)

........................................................................... 853Record to VTR Tool ................................................... 854

Shortcut Keys ..........................................................855Global.......................................................................... 855Project Explorer .......................................................... 856Source Viewer/Master Viewer.................................... 857Timeline Editor ........................................................... 858Multiple Camera Editor .............................................. 861Effect Tools................................................................. 863Other Tools ................................................................. 865

Glossary ...................................................................867

Index .........................................................................87221Table of Contents

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differences and limitations that apply to XPRI NS Proxy are noted separately. Full explanations are provided for all

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About XPRI NS/XPRI NS Proxy

Overview of XPRI NS/XPRI NS Proxy The NS-N2100 Nonlinear Editing Software (called XPRI NS below) and the NS-N1000P Proxy Nonlinear Editing Software (called XPRI NS Proxy below) are nonlinear video editing applications.In addition to SDTV and HDTV formats, XPRI NS supports a wide variety of import file formats and delivers high quality and high performance.These applications provide all the functionality needed for sophisticated and efficient video editing, including easy-to-use clip management tools and powerful timeline editing functions.The software is provided as part of an integrated editing environment, which also includes effect tools and audio tools.

NoteThere are certain functional differences between XPRI NS and XPRI NS Proxy.The explanations in this manual are based on XPRI NS but they apply to both applications. When necessary,

Related ManualsInstallation manualThis manual provides information about how to install the software and about connections for configuring an editing system.

Online helpThis is the HTML help installed on your computer. It explains the user interface of XPRI NS and XPRI NS Proxy.To display the online help, select [Help] >[Editing Software Help...] from the taskbar menu, or select [Help...] from the menus of the various tools, or press F1 on the keyboard.

Readme and Release Notes filesThe Readme and Release Notes files provide important information that could not be included in the system manuals, so be sure to read them.

XPRI NS Editing Software Features

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Convenient operationBased on industry-standard conventions with further improvements to enhance ease of operation, the XPRI NS operating environment provides a consistent look across all modules. The control panels are efficient and easy to operate, reflecting Sonys many years of experience in designing editing systems for the broadcast and production industries.

Touch control interfaceXPRI NS supports touch panel operation from a Sony SGPT111 or SGPT112 tablet (SONY Tablet S1) running version 3.2.1 (Release 2) of the AndroidTM operating system. NS-CAT1 device software is provided for installation on the tablet which, when the tablet is paired with a PC running XPRI NS, enables editing using multi-touch gestures without the need for legacy hardware controllers and at a fraction of the cost. The only requirement on the PC is Bluetooth support using a Bluetooth adapter.

User management by operating system groupsMicrosoft Windows allows users to be divided into groups with different privileges. To operate XPRI NS, users must be members of the Administrators group or the Power Users group.

XPRI NS Proxy LimitationsThe XPRI NS video editing software supports all standard functions. XPRI NS Proxy is software for proxy editing and supports only those features needed for proxy editing. The following tools and functions are not supported by XPRI NS Proxy. Logging Tool Batch Digitize tool Digitize mode of the Source Viewer Record to VTR tool Export dialog Record to VTR Settings dialog Batch Properties dialog Device Properties dialog Export Settings dialogEven when a tool is supported, some functions may not be available in XPRI NS Proxy. Limitations, if any, are noted at the appropriate locations in this manual.

Precautions for Using XPRI NSObserve the following precautions when using XPRI NS. Pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete or having a screensaver

running uses the Windows GPU resources, and may

cause the Source Viewer and other viewers to display incorrectly. Do not perform these operations.

Disable the Windows Update function during use. Peripheral devices (i.LINK devices, USB devices, 9-pin

connection devices, etc.) should not be connected or disconnected and turned on or off while XPRI NS is running. Perform such operations before starting or after exiting XPRI NS.

During processes that require real-time functioning, do not perform operations that will increase the processing load, such as minimizing or maximizing a tool window. Doing so may result in dropped frames or noise.23Overview

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Data sourcesData sources are databases that store metadata about projects and clips created with XPRI NS. User settings for tools are also stored in data sources.Use the Data Source tab of the System Properties dialog to specify data sources to hold project and user settings.

VaultsAll of the media files of project clips are stored in locations called vaults. Vaults are linked to the various data sources.

You can select the vaults to use in a project in the Project Properties dialog.Make vault settings in the Vaults tab of the System Properties dialog. As shown in the following figure, media files are created when you create clips by digitizing video and audio material. These media files are stored in the specified vaults.

See System Properties Dialog (page 581) for more information.See Project Properties Dialog (page 649) for more information.

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Clips

Information held by all clipsClips for editing by XPRI NS can be classified into several clip types depending on the type of video or audio material they contain. But all clips contain the following information.

See Types of clips (page 25) for more information about clip types.

NameThe name assigned by the user when the clip was created, or a system-generated name. The name can be changed at a later time.

FTC (File Timecode)The continuous timecode set for the entire clip. The start time value can be changed with Project Explorer.Timecode of start and end points, timecode of Mark In and Mark Out pointsTimecode for all of these points is specified at the time when the clip is created. The figure below shows how the points are related.

The Mark In and Mark Out points can be changed after the clip is created, but the start and end points cannot be changed.

Output track data (V, K, A1 to A8)The output tracks of the clip are specified by the user or by the system at the time when the clip is created. They cannot be changed. V: Video track

K: Key track A1 to A8: Audio tracks

Index pictureThe index picture is a thumbnail image of a single frame in a clip containing video. You can specify which frame to use as the index picture at the time when the clip is created, and change it at a later time. Index pictures make it easier to identify the clip.

Clip type dataInformation about the clip, such as whether real-time play is possible.

OtherOther information, such as comments entered by the user at the time the clip was created.

Types of clipsXPRI NS is able to edit several types of clips. In addition to the common information held by all clips (see page 25), clips contain information that is specific to the clip type.Clips displayed in Project Explorer (reel clips, import clips, CD audio clips, voice over clips, SG clips, sequences, Render To Bin clips, MXF clips, CG clips, TitleMotion clips, XDCAM clips, EX clips, and P2 clips) can be distinguished by their type icons. The icons for the various clip types are shown below.

Reel clips

Clips created from signals on video tape. In addition to the common information, reel clips contain the following information. Material reel name (name of video tape reel) Timecode (LTC/VITC) information included on the

material signals Position information (start and end points, Mark In and

Mark Out points) as recorded on the material on the tape Video or audio adjustment data Whether or not the clip has been digitized

Import clips

Clips created from audio or video files (external media files) on the computer hard disk. The following external media file formats are supported. Movie: AVI, Windows Media. Image: BMP, JPG, TGA, TIFF, etc. Sequential image files

In addition to the common information, import clips contain the following information. Material media file name

Total clip length

MarginDuration (Mark In point to Mark Out point) Margin

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Clips imported from DVDs inserted into the systems optical disc drive.

CD audio clips

Clips created from audio CDs inserted into the systems optical disc drive.

Voice over clips

Clips created in real time from external audio input (narration, sound effects, etc.) while monitoring several tracks on the timeline.A clip can contain up to 4 takes recording the results of voice over operations when the clip was created. In Project Explorer, you can open the Select Voice Over Take dialog from the context menu of the clip to select which take to output.

SG clips

Clips generated by the systems internal signal generator (color bars and other test signals, audio tone signals). In addition to the common information, they contain parameters for signal generation.

Sequences

Clips composed of several clips on the timeline. In addition to the video and audio data, they contain position and other editing information (EDL data, in the broad sense), as well as information about whether they have been rendered (digitized).

: Indicates that another user has opened the sequence (team mode).Render To Bin clips

Clips created in the Render To Bin dialog. Depending on the settings, audio tracks may have mixed down audio files.

MXF clips

Clips containing MXF (Material Exchange Format) material. In addition to common data, these clips contain metadata about the content, such as start timecode and various marks.

TitleMotion clips

Clips generated by Inscriber TitleMotion containing video titles and motion effects, such as rolls, crawls, and other effects.

XDCAM clips

Clips imported from discs in XDCAM professional video systems. Clips that are linked, not imported, are displayed with a link icon ( ).EX clips

Clips imported from solid-state media in XDCAM EX professional video systems. Clips that are linked, not imported, are displayed with a link icon ( ).UDF clips

Clips imported from UDF-formatted SxS memory cards in Sony camcorders, such as the PMW-500. Clips that are linked, not imported, are displayed with a link icon ( ).Canon XF clips

Clips imported from Canon XF-series camcorders, such as the XF105 and XF305. Clips that are linked, not imported, are displayed with a link icon ( ).P2 clips

Clips imported from solid-state P2 cards in professional digital video systems. Clips that are linked, not imported, are displayed with a link icon ( ).Live Signal clips

Clips captured from a live feed signal source.

Composite clips

Clips composed from the content of multiple clips placed on the timeline.

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The above icon is displayed for clips whose type cannot be determined.

Clip iconsWhen the List View pane of Project Explorer is put into Picture View mode, the clips in the bin that is selected in the Tree View pane are displayed as icons like the one shown below.

See Picture View Mode (page 51) for more information.

The various parts of clip icons provide the following information.

Status indicatorShows the status of the clip (OK or NG).Clip type iconShows the clip type (see page 25).Used/Unused indicatorLights in light blue when the clip is used in the currently open sequence or another data source sequence. Otherwise does not light (grayed out).Digitized indicatorThe indicator shows whether the clip is digitized or logging.

The clip/material digitize status.

The clip is logging.

The colors in which the indicators light or flash show the digitizing status of the clip.Digitized: Lights in green (full resolution) or lights in red

(proxy)Not digitized: Lights in dark grayAudio and video rendered again every time: Lights in

light blue

Currently digitizing: Flashes in orange

High/Low-resolution indicatorsThe indicator at the front shows the status of full-resolution (high-resolution) media, and the indicator at the back shows the status of proxy (low-resolution) media. They light or go out as follows, according whether or not the clip has the corresponding type of media.

NoteRefer to the Release Notes for the latest information about the supported formats for the high-resolution media and low-resolution proxy media.

Has both high-resolution and low-resolution media: Both indicators light or flash.

Has high-resolution media only: The front indicator lights or flashes.

Has low-resolution media only: The back indicator lights or flashes.

Has neither type of media: Neither indicator lights or flashes (grayed out).

Has whole low-resolution and partial high-resolution media: Both indicators light or flash.

Has partial high-resolution but no low-resolution media: The front indicator lights or flashes.When only a portion of the XDCAM clip contains high-resolution media, only the right half of the front indicator lights green.

NoteWhen a rendered slice exists on a clip on a sequence or sub sequence pasted in nesting mode, both indicators will light.

Index pictureShows the clips index picture.Mark In, Mark Out, Duration, and Clip Length timecodes can be individually configured for display overlay on the index picture by using the settings in the TC Set tab of the Metadata Window Properties dialog.Metadata Window Properties (see page 598).Clip nameShows the name of the clip.

Clip icon colorsThe colors of clip icons change as shown below to indicate normal status, selected status, and cut reserved status.

Digitized indicators

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wAspect Ratio Mismatch indicator

The aspect ratio mismatch indicator is displayed on clips on the timeline when there is an aspect ratio mismatch between the clip and the sequence on the timeline. For example, when the clip has a 4:3 aspect ratio and the sequence on the timeline has a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Spanning clip indicator

The spanning clip indicator is shown in the disc file list area of the XDCAM Explorer for clips on memory card media that span more than memory card. A red check mark is displayed if a portion of the clip is missing. The duration of each component clip is indicated by a green dot when the clip is previewed in the XDCAM Explorer monitor window.

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a Focus barThis bar is highlighted in purple when the window is active. When the window is not active, the color of this bar changes to gray. You can move the window by dragging this bar with the mouse.

b Menu buttonDisplays the main menu of the tool. (You can also display the main menu by pressing the Alt + Windows keys, or by pressing the key or control panel button that has been customized to have this function.)

c Close buttonCloses the window. (You can also close the window by pressing Ctrl + W, or by pressing the key or control panel button that has been customized to have this function.)

d Maximize buttonEnlarges the window so that it fills the whole screen. The button changes into the Restore button, which returns the window to its original size.

e Minimize buttonMinimizes the window and displays it as a button on the XPRI NS taskbar. Click the button on the taskbar to return the window to its original size.

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wCustom Window LayoutsXPRI NS allows you to adjust the size and position of tool and dialog windows to achieve the layouts that are most convenient for your style of working.

Changing Window SizesYou can adjust the relative sizes of adjoining windows by dragging the border between the windows.

To adjust the size of one window without affecting other windows, hold down the Alt key as you drag the window border.

2 windows

Window 1: Expand horizontallyWindow 2: Reduce horizontally

Window 1: Expand verticallyWindow 2: Reduce vertically

3 windows

Window 1: Expand vertically and horizontallyWindow 2: Reduce horizontally, expand verticallyWindow 3: Reduce vertically

Window snap functionThe snap function is a function that automatically finishes the positioning of a window border when you drag it close to the edge of another window. This function takes effect when you drag the border into the snap area of an adjoining window. Windows have snap areas on the inner and outer sides of their four borders.To temporarily disable the snap function, drag the window border with the Alt key held down.

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When you drag the border of Window 1 into a Window 2 snap area, the border of Window 1 jumps to the same position as the border of Window 2.

Example 1

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To save a window layout configuration, click the menu button in the taskbar and select [Layout] > [Save As]. To load a window layout configuration, select a saved layout in the [Layout] menu.

See User Layouts (page 670) for more information.

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wConverting Windows to TabsYou can convert the Source Viewer and Master Viewer to tabs, which allows you to display them alternately in the same window.

To switch between the Source Viewer and Master Viewer, click the tabs. Tabbing these windows frees up space on the screen to display other tools.

To put the windows into tabsThere are two methods, which yield different tab arrangements. Select [Tabbing Master Viewer] in the main menu of the

Source Viewer.A Source Viewer tab appears on the left, and a Master Viewer tab appears on the right.

Select [Tabbing Source Viewer] in the main menu of the Master Viewer.A Master Viewer tab appears on the right, and a Source Viewer tab appears on the left.

NoteYou cannot change the tab positions of tabbed windows.

To take the windows out of tabsThere are two methods. Select the Source Viewer tab and then select [Release

Source Viewer] from the main menu. Select the Master Viewer tab and then select [Release

Master Viewer] from the main menu.

To close a tabbed toolSelect [Close] from the main menu in one of the tabbed tools. (It is impossible to close one window only.)

Changing the Date Display FormatThe format used to display the date and time in XPRI NS is based on your Windows settings. To change the display format, configure the Regional and Language Options setting in the Windows Control Panel. The date is displayed in the format specified under the Short date setting.

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FastLogin Properties.If the Fast Login window is disabled at startup and a data source is selected, the XPRI NS taskbar (see page 38)

appears and Project Explorer (see page 43) starts at the last used project.When a data source is not selected, the System Properties dialog appears. Select a data source and close the System Properties dialog. When the Configuration List dialog opens, select the user settings to use. (The Configuration List dialog does not open when working with Sonaps.) The taskbar appears and Project Explorer starts.Chapter 2Starting and ExitingStarting XPRI NSTo start XPRI NS, select Start > Programs > XPRI NS > XPRI NS Editing Software from the Windows desktop. Or double click the XPRI NS icon on the Windows desktop.When working with Sonaps, the User Login dialog appears. Enter a login name and password, and then click [OK].XPRI NS checks the computers screen resolution and color depth.

If the monitor settings do not match the recommended settings, the message, Current screen resolution and/or color setting are not recommended. Please change the settings of the screen, appears. Click [OK] to cancel startup. Change the settings while referring to Recommended monitor settings (page 34), and then perform startup again.If the monitor settings match the recommended settings, the Fast Login Window (page 35) opens, and you can elect to proceed directly to a sequence in a recently modified project, or to create a new project or sequence.

NoteThe Fast Login window can be enabled or disabled at startup. See Configuration Dialog (page 578) for the

NoteIt is not possible to start XPRI NS by directly opening an existing project from Windows Explorer, or to perform operations such as copy and duplicate from outside the software.

See System Properties Dialog (page 581) for more information.

Recommended monitor settingsThe following monitor settings are recommended. Monitor resolution: 1280 X 1024 or higher Color depth: 32-bit

NoteWhen using the above values, select the highest refresh rates supported by your monitor.

Exiting XPRI NSTo exit XPRI NS, click the Menu button on the XPRI NS taskbar (see page 38) and select [Exit].XPRI NS automatically saves the project that you are editing and exits.

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and ExitingFast Login WindowThe Fast Login window appears when you first start XPRI NS. It provides shortcuts to your most recent projects and

sequences. It also provides shortcuts for creating a new project or sequence.

Names and Functions of Parts

a Recently Opened ProjectsDisplays icons for the 4 most recently opened projects. The last opened project is selected by default.

b New Project buttonCreates a new project in the selected project group list box.Projects are named Project_nnn where nnn is a 3-digit incrementing number (001, 002, and so on).Project Group list box: Lists all the project groups in

Project Explorer.

c Recently Opened SequencesDisplays icons for the 4 most recently opened sequences in the selected project. The last opened sequence is selected by default.

d New Sequence buttonCreates a new sequence in the selected project, using the template selected in the TL Template list box.Sequences are named Sequence_nnn where nnn is a 3-digit incrementing number (001, 002, and so on).

TL Template list box: Lists all the timeline templates for the current user configuration.

e [Do not show this window again] check boxWhen this is checked, disables the display of the Fast Login window when starting XPRI NS.

To change the Fast Login window setting, see Configuration Dialog (page 578) for more information about user settings.

a Recently Opened Projects

b New Project buttonc Recently Opened Sequences

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nd ExitingConfiguration List DialogThe Configuration List dialog is used to select your user environment. The user environment is the set of settings that appear on the User tab of the Configuration dialog.

NoteTo delete a user environment configuration, close the current project and delete the configuration in Project Explorer.

See User Setting Management (page 662) for more information about user settings.

Names and Functions of Parts

a Menu buttonDisplays the main menu of the Configuration List dialog. The main menu has the following commands.Help...: Displays help about the Configuration List dialog.Close: Closes the Configuration List dialog. This button

works the same way as the Cancel button.

b User Configuration ListDisplays a list of the user environments stored in the default data source, as specified on the Data Source tab of the System Properties dialog.

c Create buttonDisplays the New Configuration dialog.

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6 Cancel button7 OK button

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5 [Skip this dialog next time] check box

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and ExitingEnter a name for the new user environment in the Name field, and enter a comment as required in the Comment field. Click the OK button to create the new user environment and close the New Configuration dialog. Click the Cancel button to cancel the creation of a new user environment.