Grass Valley iTX System v.2.6 - Manual (Page 388)

BXF Schedule Importing
BXF Schedule Importing
BXF format schedules can be imported into iTX by using two standard workflows that are run
by the Workflow Application Service. These two workflows facilitate the import of either file
based or web service received BXF data.
File Based Workflow allows the Workflow Application Service to monitor a watch folder. When
schedule files are placed in the folder, the workflow is triggered and the schedule file is
processed. The schedule data is converted to the native iTXML format and stored in the iTX
database. The file is then moved to a processed folder at a specified location.
Web Service Workflow allows the Workflow Application Service to act as a web service that
uses the REST protocol to process schedule data sent to it via the internet. As with the File
Based Workflow, the schedule data received over the web is converted to the native iTXML
format and stored in the iTX database.
The conversion process supports most types of secondary items. For a comprehensive list
please see the Grass Valley iTX BXF Implementation Guide.
Installing the Workflow Application Service
1. Run the iTX Installer by double-clicking the Setup.exe. From the ‘Select Software to
Install’ dialog expand the Workflow tree. Select Workflow – BXF Traffic Processes and
Workflow Application Service.
2. Click OK. Then on the main installation dialog click Continue. The Workflow
Application Service, its configuration tool and the required Workflows will now be
installed.
Configuring the Workflow Application Service
To configure the Workflow Applications Service you must run the Workflow Application Service
Configuration Tool.
1. Click Start > All Programs > iTX 2.0 > Workflow Application Service Config. This will run
the tool.
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