If the file export does not behave as expected – Grass Valley K2 AppCenter v.7.2 User Manual
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Chapter 8 Importing and Exporting Media
- On the Control Point PC, map the shared folder as a network drive.
“About importing and exporting files” on page 133
destination drive” on page 134
for more information.
To export to a file, do the following:
1. Verify that the source and destination devices are in the same domain.
2. Select the clip or clips in the Clips Pane that you want to send to a file.
3. Open the Send to dialog box using one of the following steps:
• Select
Clips | Send to
, or
• Right-click the clip in the Clips Pane and select
Send to
.
The Send dialog box opens.
4. Click
File,
then locate and select the destination directory.
The
Save in
label shows the current destination. The list under the
Save in
label
displays the contents of the current destination. You can select items in the list
(such as a machine, drive, or folder) to explore its contents.
Clicking the up-arrow button
moves up one directory level in the storage
hierarchy.
The Save in drop-down list allows you to choose from one of the most recent target
locations used (history).
5. Use the
File Type
drop-down list to select the file format.
6. If desired, modify the destination file name using the
File Name
edit
control.
7. Click
Send
.
NOTE: Export is a background task and can be monitored using the Transfer
Monitor. If the operation fails for any reason, the asset is deleted from the target
location.
If the file export does not behave as expected…
If you have trouble locating an exported file, you might not be using a verified
“About importing and exporting files” on page 133
for an
explanation of verified destinations. Check that the destination is really at the location
you expect. For example, if you select what appears to be the local C: drive in the Send
dialog box, you might discover that the file actually goes to a different machine, as
explained in the following table.
If you are using AppCenter on a...
The C: drive is located on...
K2 Summit Production Client with internal storage or K2 Solo Media
Server
The local K2 Summit
Production Client with
internal storage or K2 Solo
Media Server