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1. 15 e Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 li Chapter 1 Getting Started Z Data Box Templates A data box template file allows the user to choose the stvle color and size of the text corresponding to the bits of data It also offers the customization of the background de sign Template files for NewsScroll 4 1 are created in GenCG Tip 6666666666666 6 Instead of creating a template file from scratch feel free to edit weather box gcg the default data box template from within the Template folder Template 1 geg Save as type GenCi Files acg File name a a a J uM H Page List Wa FAABEESSsHH imHs5co N NA Se al 1 Open a new project in GenCG and be sure the first page is set to Still in the Page Mode drop down menu 2 Using the Shape tool create the desired shape for the look and feel of the data box This shape will be used as the background for the text so customize it by changing the color and transparency 3 Now use the Text tool to type 1 in the desired location for the data This becomes the default font color and size for the first corresponding data elements so customize as needed 4 Continue to create text objects incrementing the number for all data elements needed As an example if there are three data elements to be displayed there
2. Alias row col table Temperature gi 1 el t 2 3 4 5 Temperature 2 1 1 7 Satb SSwatib X SSwatlt a l m p 4 m p 1 Copv and paste the address into the URL field and enter the correct table number 2 Click on the Load button to bring the data from the Web site to the center table at the bottom of the window 3 To associate an alias with data click on the alias in the first table then on the cell with the desired information in the center table 4 If there are multiple pieces of data in the data cell click on the specific infor mation in the table on the right EM 42 es Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 3 Functions Bi Clock Settings Clocks in NewsScroll take the date and time from the Microsoft Win dows Operating System Two types of clocks can be displayed preset clocks within NewsScroll or from a custom created template Template Check Use Template to activate the Browse button Search for the desired template to be used for the clock or click the Edit button to open the template in GenCG to save changes Preset This area allows the user to select options for a preset clock Decide whether the clock should be 12 Hour or 24 Hour Select the desired Format Font and Size from the drop down menus The Position button opens the Position window Much like
3. 3 The changes are made to the script automatically sc scroll 15 2056 Gii AQ AQ THI aL Dil 211481 Coot O m ari 22 23 4 2 sc scroll sc scroll lt C 0 0 255 gt N7SE Largest Gains ic gia M f4E Largest Gains CBA 18 94 1 2 64 15 2094 CBA 18 94 1 2 64 16 20 Pee UE TR Lg ag SE T lr AQ AC THI wt fifi J vi Cii EEN 32 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 3 Functions i MI Crawls at a Glance c __Scipt Mode wl Here are five easv steps to bring a crawl to air Upper Crawl Speed File Open Data ZI Upper Scroll pe deen d C AutoCrawl Pause St Lower Crawl C AutoCrawl Pause Lookin Data Of rego Name Date modified Type Size 2 has 535 PM Tet Document StoryData2 9 10 2008 5 37 PM Text Document StoryData3 9 10 2008 5 38 PM Text Document File name StoryData1 Files of type Text Files bet NYSE Largest Gains CBA 18 94 264 16 20 NENN Data Box RSS Layers Schedule O Default Template Visual Mode Script Mode Set AutoCrawl Cycle K No Upper Crawl Crawl Once b 1 NYSE Largest Gains Change Mask Crawl Mode 2 CBA 18 94 1 42 64 f 16 2097 d Change Roll Up Mode gt v Upper Crawl 5 3 PIC 48 48 1 5 90 f 410 6994 l 4 EVE 48 48 1 3 01 6 62 Roll Up Speed Setting Lower Crawl 5 SFY40 91 1 1 93 4 9595 P MUR 6 CBCPRA 10 65 1 0 45 1 4 41 e
4. the number of loops anda Rollup Roll Up Speed Setting mode Insert End Logo Select End Logo Image Crawl BG Option v Expand Space between elements Editing Crawls There are two different ways to edit StoryDatal Notepad em Mo Upper Crawl l File Edit Format View Help WYSE Largest Gains the crawls via the original text file or sec scroll pasts Largest Gains CBA 18 94 31 2 64 16 2095 NewsScroll itself CBA 18 94 41 2 64 16 20 PJC 48 48 1 45 90 10 69 EYE 48 48 1 43 01 6 62 SFY 40 91 1 41 93 4 95 CBCPRA 10 65 1 0 45 4 41 LVB 32 30 1 1 35 4 36 0ME 5 78 1 40 23 4 14 CBCPRA 10 65 31 0 45 l 4 4195 AFR 11 43 1 40 45 4 10 EPL 24 50 1 0 95 4 03 Apply Open Data G Of dc M fn Since NewsScroll has the ability of Editing the crawl through NewsScroll is watching for updates text files can be great for last minute changes and up placed on a server or any other loca dates When the editing is done simply tion where it can be easily edited Once click Apply to update the changes saved NewsScroll will update the infor mation live 009000090900999990000900000900900000909090000000000009009090009009009000000900009000090090000000090000900990090000000000090000000090900000000900000090900009000000000000000900900000090990000090900900000090090000099 Set Crawl Position To set the position for any func
5. 15students c scrollup Matrix eyes box office records Data th at comes fro me ith era text Bush files for Update Bush hails passage of Senate tax cut 15 students charged in Illinois hazing case txt fi le or RSS feed Germany backs U S on ending Iraq sanctions Palestinians Erakat resigns as chief negotiator U S warns of new Saudi threat Scompix Bush files for re election RAE Germany supports lifting Iraq sanctions 13 ru 55 Bay searched for clues in Peterson case T Lower Crawl NYSE Largest Gains CBA 18 94 1 2 64 16 20 PJC 48 48 1 5 90 10 69 EYE 48 48 1 3 01 6 62 SFY 40 91 1 1 93 4 95 CBCPRA 10 65 1 0 45 4 41 LVB 32 30 1 1 35 4 36 OME 5 78 1 0 23 4 14 AFR 1143 1 0 45 4 10 H Lower Crawl Template NYSE Largest scroll WO OO d oun 4 WN bka 4 p Lower Crawl Speed 3 File Jexi txt Apply Open Data Save Data These Color Application buttons re places Crawl Speed when switching to Script Mode Q Preview Window A static preview of all functions under the current settings 0 ITemplate Window This area displays all templates being used within the corre sponding crawl and the data each template begins with Mode These buttons change the viewing mode of the crawl data between Visual Mode and Script Mode Craw Data Displays the list of all data elements per crawl B Craw Sp
6. ER Bottom Margin 0l Lower Left Right 0 720 Se Crawl Height 35 486 To remove a Clock Settings File go to C Users UserName Documents Compix NewsScroll SettingFile Clock and delete the appropriate file while NewsScroll is closed 43 e Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 3 Functions MI Title Settings Titles in NewsScroll are manually typed text played out on air The text attributes are determined by a template created in GenCG and the updating is done within News Scroll itself To access the settings go to Logo gt Title Setting Click Browse to open the desired template or Edit to make changes in GenCG The Position button opens the Position window Much like logos the title can be moved to the desired position by either dragging and dropping or using the arrow keys Bringing Titles On Air To bring a title on air simply type into the text field in the Display Check Boxes area Be sure that the Title box is checked then click the ON button If the title needs to be changed while on air uncheck the Title box type in the new title and re check Title This updates the title while keeping all other functions on air Logo Setting Title Setting Rating Setting Template Path umentsscompissnewsscralltemplatesntsc tlelaga geg E dit 15 26 00 Title Irvine
7. Loga Save Cancel 1 Go to Logo gt Logo Setting to open the Logo window 2 Click on the Browse button corresponding with the desired logo and locate the image to be used If the logo is a sequence of images open only the first im age in the sequence 3 If the logo is an animation check either Animation1 or Animation2 These correspond to the first and second logo respectively 4 Check the corresponding box in the Display Check Boxes The logo will ap pear in the Preview Window as a static image 5 To bring the logo on air click the ON button 38 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 3 Functions ii Z Logo Settings All logo settings are done through Logo 7 Logo Setting Logos can be displayed anywhere on the video output screen including over a crawl Browse Search for the desired image or sequence of images to be used for either logo Position Clicking this button opens the Posi tion window Simply drag and drop either logo into the desired position on screen Check the Use Arrow Keys box and the corresponding function can be manipulated by the arrow keys on the keyboard Animation If using an animated logo check the corresponding Animation box This tells NewsScroll to look for and animate the sequence of images Save Use the Save buttons to save the specific image with its current posi tion N
8. f LT 25 6 i NYSE Largest Gains CBA 18 94 2 64 16 20 You are seeing without Lower Scroll Data Use Arrow keys Use Arow keys Box Posi622 312 Size 38 98 Use Arrow keys Use Arrow keys Clock Posi47 85 Size 138 54 PJC 48 48 5 90 Rating Pos 605 52 Size 41 40 Logol Pos 19 18 Size 200 40 i Logo Pos 0 248 Size 320 160 Title Position Settings Use Arrow keys Crawl Gap E Upper Left Right 0 7 720 Bottom Margin o Lower Left Right 0 sch 720 Crawl Height 35 486 Upper Crawl Lower Crawl v Logol COMPIX Logo COMFIK2 4 Title LIVEJ Upper Crawl Aut Upper Crawl Lower Crawl Aut Lower Crawl iLogol COMPIX gt Z Logo COMPIx Logo2 Logo COMPIZ COMP COMING J Title COMINGUP Compix Media NewsScroll 44 S Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 3 Functions Si Ratings Settings Clock Cran Data Logo Setting The ratings function makes it Title Setting possible to display an image fora EES period of time then have it disap pear and reappear in a fixed time Browse Search for the frame Ratings are static images desired ratings image Rating Image Folder and support bmp tga and jpg c userssdocumentsscompissmewsscrallratinmgsnteestvratings pd Browse Save Save the image and position as a Settings File with a unique name that appears in in t
9. Before operating NewsScroll 4 1 there are a few files that should be prepared ahead of time Next are template files containing the desired color font and other attributes discussed in this section IN D DRAI N Page List MI Crawl Templates IO mme 7 The crawl template file allows the user to choose the style color and size of the text corresponding to the story data It also offers the custom ization of the background design and the display of bullets or logos in between each data element E Template files for NewsScroll 4 1 are created in GenCG Tip 6666666666666 1 Open a new project in GenCG and set the first page to Crawl in the Page The background shape must be pres Mode drop down menu ent even if it is not wanted under the i 2 Using the Shape tool create a long rectangle at the bottom of the canvas The length of this shape should exceed one page and ideally the length of the longest data element This rectangle will be used as the background for the text so cus tomize it by changing the color and transparency text In this case change the trans parency to 100 making the shape invisible 3 Insert an image to be used as a bullet or logo in between each data element Adjust the size as appropriate and place it to the left side of the rectangle 4 To the right of the bullet or logo image use the Text tool to type 1 This becomes the default font col
10. Layers Schedule Op fit Position tion in NewsScroll go to Layers P Position Simply click and drag the crawl in the Position window to the desired location Set the distance between the two crawls by adjusting the pixel value Irvine in Crawl Gap PI Es 25 6 T D D j 0 Changing Bottom Margin allows NYSE Largest Gains CBA 18 94 42 64 16 20 PJC 48 48 5 90 You are seeing without Lower Scroll Data the user to set the d ista nce fro m th e Rating Pos 605 52 Size 41 40 Use Arrow keys Title Pos 78 145 Size 42 25 Use Arrow keys x Logol Pos 19 18 Size 200 40 Use Arrow keys Box Pos B22 312 Size 98 98 Use Arrow keys bottom of the video output to the Loqo2 Pos D 248 Size 320 160 Use Arrow keys Clock Pos 47 86 Size 138 54 Use Arrow keys Crawl Gap EK Upper Left Right Bottom Margin ol Lower Left Right bottom of the Lower Crawl Crawl Position Settings Crawl Height 35 486 Upper Left Right and Lower Left Right adjusts the left and right margins for each crawl Se 34 e Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 3 Functions ii Default Template Browse for default templates for both crawls and masks The default template appears in the case when the imported text file has no tem plate associated with it Set Crawl Cvcles The u
11. should be three text objects with the following text respectively 1 2 and D3 Change the font attributes of each text object as desired 5 Once finished save this template file as a gcg file into one of the folders below Windows XP C Program Files Compix NewsScroll Template Windows 7 C Users UserName Documents Compix NewsScroll Template 16 e Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 1 Getting Started i Page List S Clock Templates O ce AA BS The clock template file allows the e user to choose the stvle color and size of the text Template files for NewsScroll 4 1 are created in cua e GenCG GM DIA Himmiss Tip M NE NE NE NE E E E E E E M dee S bea 1 Open a new project in GenCG and be sure the first page is set to Still in the scratch feel free to edit clock format gcg Brda Node droo Joan Gcm the default clock template from within the g H l a E 2 Select the Clock Timer tab at the bottom of GenCG giving access to the Time Format Notation section Chose the desired format to be displayed and type it in using the Text tool Be sure to place at the beginning of each line of text Filename Templatel geg Set the desired font color and size for the clock text Save astype GenCG Files Ca Once finished save this template file as a gcg file into one of the folders below Windows
12. 2 sec 0 ee Inc the times of all schedules simulta m neously Q Time Decrement 8 Increment Adjust the amount of time that the schedules need to be changed in days hours minutes and seconds Click either Dec or Inc to decrement or increment the time One Time Schedule Check this box if the One Time Schedule section needs to be changed If the Daily Schedule section needs adjusting then leave this box un checked Q Execute Schedule Check this box to notify NewsScroll that it needs to watch for scheduled events If left unchecked NewsScroll will not execute any schedules S Schedule View E Em Start Time Finish Time Lower File Upper File Logol Logol File Logo2 Logo2File Title Grade Ch Get to this view by clicking on the Schedule tab in the main window The Schedule View allows the user to see all schedules and whether compix 13 14 05 LIV one is currentiv active or not PLAY Seve 1 2 3 4 CD Plav Manuallv plav the highlighted schedule once the assigned time has passed Reload Refresh the Schedule View page e Save Save the schedules as a Scheduler ss2 or ssc file Setting Opens the Schedule Settings window allowing the user to add edit or delete schedules gf 51 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 4 Scheduler Editing a Schedule S Editing a Schedule To edit a schedule
13. One Time Schedule This displays the schedules created for one time only use The user can insert edit and delete schedules from this window Time Control Adjust the time for all schedules within either the Daily Schedule or One Time Schedule area Once all schedules have been set click the ON button in the main NewsScroll window This allows the sched ules to go on air automatically at their set times D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D E 48 1 SA Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 4 Scheduler i E Daily Scheuer pm Schedule the currentiv set functions start Time Schedule Target in NewsScroll to play out every 3 8 2012 1 00 25 PM LJ gt Cu E Lower Crawl day at a particular time To create Lagat a new schedule click the Insert Lege af S 2012 1 00 25 PM Doch Data Box button under Daily Schedule in Schedule Schedule Settings Upper Crawl Box Template Bos Title This opens the window shown to Title the right Rating Description Days OF the Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Description Sunday Cancel Start Time Enter the exact starting time for this schedule Finish Time Enter the exact finish time for this schedule 3 Upper Crawl Select the upper crawl text file by clicking on File and enter a short description for t
14. Select End Logo Image d 7 LVB 32 30 1 41 35 1 4 36 8 OME 5 78 1 40 23 4 14 Crawl BG Option 9 AFR 11 43 1 0 45 4 1095 v Expand Space between elements e EPL 24 50 1 0 95 4 0395 lt pper Crawl Speed 3 4 Stc 1 For either the Upper or Lower Crawl click on Open Dataj 2 Select a story data text file and click Open 3 Check the corresponding box in the Display Check Boxes The crawl will ap pear in the Preview window as a static image c Tip seen 4 To bring the crawl on air click the ON button Adjust the speed of the crawl by changing the value in the corresponding Crawl Speed box Crawl Speed ranges from 0 to 8 where 0 is standing still and increment E m 5 In addition to crawling the data elements can also perform a rollup This is great for shorter data elements like in RSS feeds or sports scores To change to Rollup Mode go to Crawl gt Change Rollup Mode and select the appropriate crawl ing the value increases the speed 33 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 li Chapter 3 Functions IM Crawl Settings Data Box R55 Layers Schedule O l Default Template This section covers the crawl op i Set AutoCrawl Cycle d tions as well as all other options lating t Is Available features ue i relating to crawls Available features R T E include fading in and out setting Change Roll Up Mode
15. issues new Saudi terror alert Matrix eyes box office records Bush hails passage of Senate tax cut 15 students charged in Illinois hazing case Germany backs U S on ending Iraq sanctions Palestinians Erakat resigns as chief negotiator U S warns of new Saudi threat Bush files for re election MO OO zl Du 4 WN M Germany supports lifting Iraq sanctions 14 e Bay searched for clues in Peterson case pper Crawl Speed 3 File ex3 txt Apply Save Data n No Lower Crawl 1 NYSE Largest Gains 2 CBA 18 94 1 2 64 16 20 3 PJC 48 48 1 5 90 10 69 4 EVE 48 48 1 3 01 6 62 5 SFY 40 91 1 1 93 4 95 6 CBCPRA 10 65 1 0 45 4 41 7 LVB 32 30 1 1 35 4 36 8 OME 5 78 1 0 23 4 14 9 AFR 11 43 1 0 45 4 10 4 Lower Crawl Speed 3 File exi txt Apply Save Data The preview window displays all functions and is useful for checking positions and composition It even displays a preview of the first data element of each crawl More detailed information and function ality can be found in Chapter 3 Compix Media NewsScroll 22 CE Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 2 Basic Operations i Cut View The Cut View uses files from Browse GenCG to cut in pages to the back ground of th
16. open the Schedule Settings window by either going to the Schedule tab and clicking Setting or going to Schedule Schedule Settings in the menu Select the desired schedule and click on the corresponding Edit button Depending on which type of schedule is chosen one of the windows below will open Make the necessary changes and click OK File Daily Schedule Start Time Finish Time Lower File Upper File LogolSel Logo2 Lago2Sel Title Grade 4 II p One Time Schedule Start Time Finish Time Swer File Logol LogolSel Logo2 Logo2Sel Title L le HI t wes Co e A ea veu rer mm ee Start Time Schedule Target Start Time Schedule Target 3 B 2012 1 00 25 PM Upper Crawl E Lower Crawl 3 8 2012 B 1 1213 PM Upper Crawl Lower Crawl F Logot Browse Logol Finish Time IF Logo2 ees Finish Time E Logo2 Browse 3 8 2012 1 00 25 PM Clock Data Box 3 8 2012 gv 1 12 13 PM Z T Cock 7 Data Box Debt Box Template Box Title eer Box Template Box Title PE Title Title Rating Browse Rating Browse Description Description Days Of the Week V Monday V Tuesday Lower Crawl Lower Crawl d decori odis Iv Friday vV Saturday Description l Description iV Sunday Daily Schedule Settings 52 Compix Media NewsScroll One Time Schedule Settings sn Document No 23002 Revision 2 1 Updat
17. the alert should repeat Check this to customize the alert message n SZI Compix Media NewsScroll 27 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Common Check this to receive noti fications whenever a crawl in NewsScroll ends C Get notifications every end of crawl loop CMD FOh T Use TFT Protocol Clear and Restore Previous State after Alert Message Repeat count 3 Check this to go back to the previous state of NewsScroll once the alert is completed Logo2 Data Box Check the boxes cor responding to the features that are to be left on screen during the alert message TI Rating User Notice Format UTC 04 Atlantic Standard Time one Select the appropriate Format time zone The Originator has issued a Event for the following Counties Areas Location at BeginT ime on BeainD ate Effective Until EndTime on EndD ate This is NOT Test Edit and customize the alert message Predefined variables will be replaced with actual data when the alert goes on air variables Originator Predefined BeginTime BeginDate EndTime EndD ate sn Document No 23002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 li Chapter 2 Basic Operations Set Master Font Change the master output font for Engish Arial English Korean Chinese and other languages characters The Dia p guag K
18. the default mode in which Windows 7 runs until new User accounts are created Running NewsScroll 4 1 in Administrator Mode helps smoothly in Windows 7 with security parameters that Windows 7 has created in place for NewsScroll 4 1 to work 2 The User Access Controls UAC must be set to the lowest level Setting the UAC to the lowest level also combats the security parameters of Windows 7 1 To do this click on the win STEEN DN Manage dows icon at the bottom left corner a N em MM of the screen and right click on Ur RE Computer then click on Proper Default Progr Show on Desktop ties Help and Sup Rename EL el 2 Click on Action Center in the lower left See also EA Windows Update Performance Information and Tools EE 10 ee TTT Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 1 Getting Started i 3 Click on Change User Access Control Settings in the upper left CS na Le K Control Panel K Control Panel Home 4 This opens another window with a verticle sliding bar Move this bar to the lowest set ting Never Notify to stop security notifica tion pop ups Click OK when done Change Action Center settings Pei Change User Account Control settings View archived messages 3 View performance information g Be SW User Account Control Settings 33 ka je Sl Choose when to be notified about changes to vour computer
19. 09009000909000000000000090000009000000090900009000000000000000000900000909000000000009000000090000000090000099000000090000000000000000090000000900009900009 Crawl Background Option These are the display settings for the crawling bar behind the data E Starting End Blank BG elements Starting End Blank BG Check this to display an empty gp background bar before any text appears Blank BG Fade In Out Adjust the Fade In and Out of the Blank BG Fade In Out blank background bar Every time the crawl is checked or un Fading Speed F checked in the Display Check Boxes area or the ON and OFF buttons are clicked the bar fades in or out respectively Fading Speed Change the speed at which the bar fades 0000000900009009900000900000900000090000000000000000009000000900000000000900000009090000000000000000009000000000000090000090000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009000009900000 Expand Space Between Elements Default Template Select this option to widen the Set AutoCrawl Cycle uou d Crawl Once K space between data elements within Change Mk Email the crawls Change Roll Up Mode K Roll Up Speed Setting Insert End Logo b Select End Logo Image d Crawl BG Option RSS Settings Another way to populate a crawl is by RSS feed When the RSS feed is updated NewsScroll will refresh the URL Copy and paste the desir
20. 2 1 3 9594 lt 09099000909000009000900909000900900090000909990900000090000009000000900000900000909009009009090000909000909000900000009000009000000000000009000090090000009000909090000000900000900009090900900000000900000090900090909000909 Ma Upper Crawl MYSE Largest Gains CBA 18 94 1 2 64 1 15 2095 nek Go PM e begin editing Editing in this fashion can be done in either Visual Mode or Script Mode See 31 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 li Chapter 3 Functions Color Application In Script Mode only these allow the sc scroll N YSE Largest Gains CBA 18 94 1 2 64 16 20 6 PJC 48 48 1 5 90 10 6994 EYE 48 48 1 3 01 6 6294 3 SFY 40 91 1 1 93 4 9594 user to change the color of high lighted text with just the push of a button CBCPRA 10 65 1 40 45 7 4 41 LVB 32 30 1 41 35 1 44 369 E OME 5 78 1 40 23 4 1494 AFR 11 43 1 40 45 4 10 EPL 24 50 DI 0 95 7 44 039 JAH 31 74 1 41 22 7 4 00 EA M v KL Fle d Press the button to open the Color window and Basic colors select the desired color EI Em NIIS HI PR WPS E m NNI EDR EIER EEEBEEEE amp HEEN EHE Define Custom Colors gt gt 1 To change the color or attributes of the text begin by highlighting the desired text 2 Click on either the Color button or one of the numbered attributes buttons
21. 90900009000000900900000009000009000009090900009009000009009000900000090900000000900000900000009000000000000090999 Saved Settings Files appear in the drop down menus next to each logo in the Display Check Boxes area ec Tip To remove a Logo Settings File go to C Users UserName Docu ments Compix NewsScroll SettingFile Logo or Logo2 and delete the appropriate file while NewsScroll is closed 39 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 3 Functions Data Box Wi Data Box Settings The Data Box can read from text files XML files or Web sites To change the settings go to Data Box gt Settings General Settings iv Single Group Playing Interval 3 1 Transition Speed 1 Save Settings Template Path C Users Monique Documents Compix NewsS croll T emplateNNtsc Irvine weather geg Browse 9 Edit Position Data Type Web From URL File Browse URL http www wunderground com cqgi bin findweather getForecast queryzirvine2 2Cca amp MR 21 Table No 12 XML Element AW Attr Value 3 No Alias row col table 1 Temperature 1 2 1 12 Cancel Cp General oettings The General Settings area allows the user to save the data box as a Settings File change the transition speed and automatically check for updates B Template Change and position the template for the d
22. Kaner NER REP 17 4 a Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Newsscroll User Interface e ii sssssssss esse eege Eed 20 Board CGT OE AU E 20 SUT 20 Playback E re E 21 zou OW eee TO 22 Menu OptIONS LAKE HER nnn nnn hannah anna annus 24 Biene E EE 24 ACD IGT 28 5 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 4 Scheduler E A HEH 48 Schedule User Interface E 48 Daily SC s o Y REM E EESE EE E ESEESE EESE 49 One Time AC IT 50 TIME CONTO e etree 51 ncs eege EE 51 Editing a Schedule ss ss snennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn eee 52 Editing Ee sie M MEN a a e qata 52 NET dl a GSO TE c 53 Bierger 53 Disabling ER E E UE 53 Disabing a Rea eL ia i T Dm 59 7 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Appendix SPOUT EISE EE 56 8 ee Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter Getting Started Compatibilitv with Windows 7 Creating Story Data Creating Template Files in GenCG Chapter 1 Getting Started Compatibilitv with Windows 7 e e H dE NewsScroll 720 Com patibility with k File Logo Clock Crawl Data Boy RSS Layers Schedule Options Help s s D Upper Crawl AutoCrawl Pause DISC
23. ONNECTED Windows D n Off E Lower Crawl 7 AutoCrawl Pause 72 MI Cas HE A ET AN Logo JCOMPIX Data Bos Jg T e pea out NewsScroll is now compatible with Gent lew isse Les ee No Upper Crawl Template No Upper Crawl Windows 7 The default folders for opening and saving files have 02 Pem been updated to fit the Windows 7 requirements Now NewsScroll will Upper Crawl speed 3 H read all templates animations im No Lower Crawl ages and data from within C Users UserName Documents Y imece Teram File name Compix NewsScroll Files of type Setting Files nss Lower Crawl speed 3 File Apply Open Data Save Data 11 46AM a Rz DI KH 7 13 2010 Please Note Only new Compix systems have Windows 7 installed Any existing Windows XP systems purchased from Com pix will not support user upgrades to Windows 7 If a customer upgrades from Windows XP to Windows 7 the Compix warranty will be voided and Compix Media will not support the user upgrade 900000990090909099900090909000000900000900900900000009000000000000009000000000000000000000000009000009092099000009000000090000000900000000000000000000009000000000000000000000000000000090090900009099 Security Settings 1 Windows 7 must be running in Administrator Mode Two security settings need to be The Administrator Mode is
24. Tip To remove a Rating Settings File go to C Users UserName Documents Compix NewsScroll SettingFile Rating and delete the appropriate file while NewsScroll is closed 45 e Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 i Chapter 3 Functions oF 46 ee Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 SS A Chapter Schedule Data Editing a Schedule Deleting a Schedule Disabling a Schedule Chapter 4 Scheduler Schedule Data Using the Scheduler all functions in NewsScroll can be played at specific times and dates There are currently two types of schedules a continuous event that occurs every day at a specific time or a one time only event for a particular date and time ie Schedule User Interface Schedule Options Help To access the Scheduler window go Schedule Settings to Schedule Schedule Settings Daily Schedule Start Time Finish Time Lower File Upper File Logol Loqo15el Logo2 Logo25el Title One Time Schedule Start Time Finish Time Lower File Upper File Logol LogolSel Logo2 Logo2Sel Time Control Day fo 4 Hour fo 4 Min jo 4 Sec 0 4 One Time Schedule v Execute Schedule Q Dailv Schedule This displays the schedules created for daily use The user can insert edit and delete schedules from this window Q
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26. User Account Control helps prevent potentially harmful programs from making changes to your computer Tell me more about User Account Control settings Always notify uud Bi Never notify me when Programs try to install software or make changes to my computer Imake changes to Windows settings o Not recommended Choose this only if you need to use programs that are not certified for Windows 7 4 EEI because thev do not support User Account Control Never notifv Gg 11 _ TM Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 1 Getting Started Creating Story Data Before operating NewsScroll 4 1 there are a few files that should be prepared ahead of time First is the story data containing the information to be displayed on screen which is discussed in this section Next are template files containing the desired color font and other attributes discussed in the next section IM The Basics i Notepad Follow these easy steps to create story data to be imported into News Scroll 4 1 2 sc Templatel Giant iceberg near Alaska A cleaning robot at Macy s president seeks tax cuts L a Save As v Compix b NewsScroll Data Organize v New folder jir Favorites Documents library EE Desktop Data Downloads Pl Recent Places Arrange by Folder 7 G Libraries Eg Documents a Music El Pictures BE Videos ji Computer am
27. XP C Program Files Compix NewsScroll Template Windows 7 C Users UserName Documents Compix NewsScroll Template IN d MM Title Templates G as g C 4 A title template allows the user to choose the stvle color and size of m the text Template files for NewsS ES croll 4 1 are created in GenCG am 2 Tip 6666666666666 6 Instead of creating a template file from scratch feel free to edit TitleLogo gcg l i ech 1 Open a new project in GenCG and be sure the first page is set to Still in the the default title template from within the EE Page Mode drop down menu 2 Using the Text tool type 1 in the desired location This becomes the de fault font color and size for the title text so customize as needed File name Template OCH Save as hype GenC G Files qeg Once finished save this template file as a gcg file into one of the folders below Windows XP C Program Files Compix NewsScroll Template Windows 7 C Users UserName Documents Compix NewsScroll Template gf 17 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 li Chapter 1 Getting Started oF 18 e Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter Basic Operations NewsScroll User Interface Menu Options Chapter 2 Basic Operations Newsscroll User Interface S Board Configuration Select Channel When sta
28. ata box 8 Data This is the most important part of the interface Here the user can select whether to use a text file XML file or Web site to upload data for the data box 09090990009009099000090909990090900990000090099000090099000000909000090900000090900900000909000900909090000900900000900000009090009000009009090000900009000090000000900909000009090000009000900000009000000900009000000909090090099 Watch Checking this box tells NewsScroll to check the General Settings 7 Single Group Playing Interval General Settings Much like logos the Save Settings data source regularly for updates 4 Watch Save Settings 3 Sec button creates Settings Files with Save Settings Save the template data source and Transition Speed unique names that appear in the position as a Settings File drop down menu within the Display Transition Speed Change the speed at which the transitions occur Check Boxes area D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D To remove a Data Box Settings File go to Playing Interval When Single Group is unchecked change the time interval length for each set of data C Users UserName Documents Compix Single Group Checking this box will leave the data on screen without transitions If there are multiple sets of NewsScroll SettingFile Box and delete the data that need to be transitioned in and out leave this box unchecked appropriat
29. ate Edit Template Ctrl T d x With Keep Checked Boxes unchecked once the OFF button is clicked the boxes become deselected Options Help mm 1 v APC Control Mode Auto Start Setting Create Edit Template Ctrl T With Keep Checked Boxes checked once the OFF button is clicked the boxes remain se lected 900090000090990900009090000009009000009000009000009000909009000009000000909009000009000009090000000900000090000000009000090990000090900990000090000000900000090090000090000000000090009000009090000000000000009909 Select the Create Edit Template option to open GenCG Once in GenCG create a template as necessary and save The template will automatically be updated and ready to use within NewsScroll C Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 2 Basic Operations ii No Plavback when Disconnected Set Watch Files Set the text or data file path for either crawl by clicking on the Browse button NewsScroll will watch these files for any updated information and display the changes while on air when the Watch box is checked Communication Method Choose between Socket TCP IP or Serial as the communication method Set IP Port Set the Port for this controller Set Serial Port Set the Port Baud Rate Parity Stop and Data Bits and the Flow Control for this controller If this fe
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31. ature is checked NewsScroll will only be able to playback functions to air if itis connected to an APC software This prevents any accidental playback and ensures that NewsScroll output works while under control of the APC software 090900000090900000090900900000009000000900990000000909000090090990000090000090000009000000900000000009000000900000000900000090000009000000090000009000000000900000009000000090900900000000000000000900000090000000 L Watch CMisptsvdocumeptskCGopmp vpgewsscrolbcsd dat Lower Crawl File Path Browse Watch CMsetsvdocumeptzkCopmpt i nensecroliiesdsec dat Upper Crawl File Path Browse NewsScroll can automatically watch and update text txt or data dat files for both crawls The files are automatically opened upon running NewsScroll v APC Control Mode Auto Start Setting v Keep Checked Boxes Create Edit Template Ctrl T No Playback When Disconnected set Watch Files v Socket TCP IP Set IP Port Serial Communication Method HEEE IP Port Setting Dialog OX Port nnn OK Fort Comi Baud Aate 3600 Parity Ma Part e Stop Bits 1 Data Bits Flow Ctrl Mone Cancel EN 25 e e 6 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 li Chapter 2 Basic Operations Set GPI Trigger Port NewsScroll 4 1 can now be inter faced with a General Purpose Inter face GPI Trigger The GPI Trigger is de
32. cle Crawl Once Change Mask Crawl Mode Change Roll Up Mode Roll Up Speed Setting v Upper Crawl Lower Crawl Insert End Logo b Roll Up Push In This creates a pushing effect instead of a rollup effect Interval Adjust the display time for each data element Roll Up In Speed Change the speed at which the data element transitions in Upper Roll Up Push In Roll Up Out Speed Change the speed at which the data ele 3 Sec ment transitions out Roall Up In Speed Roll Up Out Speed Interval 36 ee Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 3 Functions i End Logo zt br e satse o cue CNN B B Default Template An End Logo is an image that is CUPIDE mi gt fOWSE inserted into the crawl between iN E Change Ro Mode K Position 100 cycles of story data To enable this emin option go to Crawl gt Insert End e RIESS ee p Change the distance of the image Logo and select the appropriate Crawl BG Option v Expand Space between elements from the last data element by enter crawl To select the image click on p ing the desired number of pixels from Crawl gt Select End Logo Image ip eee O to 1000 and choose the desired crawl NOTE If the logo s height is greater than the crawl s height the logo will be automatically cropped 0000000900009009000009900000900000990900009000000
33. e NewsScroll functions 1 Once in Cut View click on the Browse button to select the desired gcg file The pages from the project file appear in the window below 2 To begin using the pages click on the Cut check box in the Playback Control area This enables the user to double click on any page in Cut View to bring it to air CAUsersiDocumentsiCompb4GENCGIDOCUMENTSYGenCG News sd gcg 3 If a page needs editing click on the Edit button This opens the gcg file in GenCG where any changes can be made and saved Schedule View The Schedule View allows the user femme Schedule to view scheduled functions and Start Time Finish Time Lower File Upper File Logol LogolFile Logo2 Logo2File Title Grade CI create a schedule for the current information within the Crawl View Playback Control and settings compix For more information and functionality please see Chapter 4 Puy n 23 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Menu Options Z Options Menu The Options Menu contains all set tings and options information APC Control Mode Auto Start Setting Keep Checked Boxes Create Edit Template For more information on GenCG and it s functionalities please see the GenCG Manual appropriate for your version 4 Options H v APC Control Mode Communication Method K Auto S
34. e file while NewsScroll is closed base 40 e Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 3 Functions Template Template This area allows the user to select Path C Users Monique Documents Compix NewsScroll T emplate Ntsc Irvine_weather gcg Browse the data box template to be used Click on Edit to open GenCG and make changes to the template The Position Position Position button opens the Position window Just like the logo functions the data box can be moved to the 15 26 00 desired position by either dragging Title and dropping or using the arrow kevs Irvine E Contin feiss 25 6 vn NVSE Largest Gains CBA 18 94 42 64 16 20 PJC 48 48 5 90 You are seeing without Lower Scroll Data Rating Pos 605 52 Size 41 40 Use Arrow keys Title Pos 78 145 Size 42 25 Use Arrow keys Logo Pos 19 18 Size 200 40 Use Arrow keys BoxPos B22 312 Size 88 98 Use Arrow keys Data Box i Logo2 Pos 0 248 Size 320 160 Use Arow keys Clock Pos 47 86 Size 138 54 Use Arrow keys Position Crawl Gap E Upper Left Right 0 n 720 8 Bottom Margin p Lower Left Right 0 SIS 720 a Settings Cancel Crawl Height 35 486 XML Data pm XML data files can be either in we a e document form or have a URL ad File Election xml dress If the XML file is from a Web URL http www wunderground c
35. ed 4 11 2012 Chapter 4 Scheduler Deleting a Schedule Z Deleting a Schedule File To delete a schedule open the Du RI Schedule Settings window by Stat Time Fri Time Lower File UpperFile Logol LogolSel Logo2 Logo2Sel Tile pade either going to the Schedule tab and clicking Setting or going to Schedule gt Schedule Settings in the menu Insert E dit Select the desired schedule and One Time Schedule click on the corresponding Delete Start Times ic Finksh Time Li ser Fe peer File Logo Logo1Sel Logo Logo2Sel meum button n Insert E dit Delete Time Control D ay o ai Hour o 4 Min p 4 Sec jo 4 Dec Inc One Time Schedule Cancel Execute Schedule Disabling a Schedule SS Disabling a Schedule Time Control D ay p zi Hour 0 Min ES Sec fo 4 Dec Inc One Time Schedule v To disable a schedule open the Schedule Settings window by Cancel either going to the Schedule tab and clicking Setting or going to Schedule Schedule Settings in the menu Uncheck the Execute Schedule box to disable all schedules 53 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 E Chapter 4 Scheduler 0 54 ee Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Shortcut L
36. ed Web based RSS data automatically and display the feed address into the correct Crawl URL field new information on the next cycle Upper URL Execute RSS Change the speed at which the Lower LRL http Zdrss Cpp Gomdrzsdcnp tepstories rss bar fades To set up the RSS feed go to RSS gt Settings 3 Refresh Hate 1 Execute ASS Refresh Rate Adjust the time in which News Application Upper Crawl Lower Crawl Scroll updates the data from the RSS feed Application Choose which crawl will be displav ing the selected RSS feed 37 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 3 Functions Z Logos at a Glance NewsScroll can display up to two logos which can be either static images or animations Here are 5 easy steps to bring a logo to air E Tip eeeeererereere Supported image files are bmp jpg tga and tad The tad files are pre created animation files from GenCG Tp eeerererereree Image sequence names should include numbers in sequential order for NewsScroll to open the animation For example use image0001 and image0002 If the names are not in sequence NewsScroll will only open the selected file Data Title Setting Rating Setting Logol Browse Couserssdocumentsscompissnewsscrallogascampisz tga Lon T C users dacumentsscompissnewsscrallogascompis b tad Position D ss Animation Logol Save
37. eed Change the speed of each crawl independantly A Tip eeeereereeeeee Q File Name This shows the name of the file that the data elements are coming from Even when using an RSS feed the File field displays an RSS txt or RSS2 txt Apply Apply any changes made to the data This updates the data immediately within E a NewsScroll so that the new information will appear on the next cycle and Upper Crawls respectively with all information from the feeds soNews Gy Open Data Browse for a text file on your system which will provide the story data Scroll is able to watch these text files for updates 9 Save Data save any changes made to the data on the original text file 10 Color Apply the color to the highlighted text QE This pops up a color selection window that can then be applied using Color 1 4 These buttons apply the corresponding template font attribute to the high lighted text 30 et Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 3 Functions Template Window The Template window displavs all templates being used bv the corresponding crawl This list can be viewed in either Text View or Thumbnail View Mode Change the crawl data view between Visual Mode and Script Mode Visual Mode is designed to make crawls easy to update and edit This mode removes the need for coding each line allowing the user to simply type in what need
38. en preceeding the correspond ing data elements File name Template geg Save as type GenCG Files Coco B List li 2h 4 all mt Ip 3 Latest NEWS 1 Create a second page in the Page List of the template file and set it to Still in the Page Mode drop down menu 2 Using the Shape tool create another rectangle shape at the bottom of the can vas It is recommended that this background shape and that of the first page have the same height and are the same color without shadows or edges for a smoother scroll effect 3 Use the Text tool to type the heading within the background shape If neces sary change the length of the rectangle to fit the length of the text 4 Once finished save this template file as a gcg file into one of the folders below Windows XP C Program Files Compix NewsScroll Template Windows 7 C Users UserName Documents Compix NewsScroll Template Default Templates Windows XP Location C Program Files Compix NewsScroll Template Windows 7 Location C Users UserName Documents Compix NewsScroll Template NewsScroll has many default GenCG templates that are needed to operate properly The templates inside this folder can be updated and additional templates can be created but the structure within and the actual files should not be deleted or renamed
39. er crawls logos 1 and 2 clock and the data box Browse for the logos and rating image and enter the text for the title lm Schedule Start Time Schedule T arget Upper Crawl IF Lower Crawl Browse Data Bou 5 a 8 2012 E 1 12 13 PM E Logol C Logo E Clock Finish Time 3 8 2012 al 1 12 13 PM Box Template Bos Title Upper Crawl Title Description Description Cancel Start Time Enter the exact starting date and time for this schedule Finish Time Enter the exact finish date and time for this schedule 3 Upper Crawl Select the upper crawl text file by clicking on File and enter a short description for the information Lower Crawl Select the lower crawl text file by clicking on File and enter a short description for the information B Schedule Target Select what functions will be played in this schedule 090909900090990900000999000900090000000909090000000000000009900009000000000909000900090009000090090909000000000000090000000009000000009000090000000090000000909000009099000000900900000000000000009000000900000099 Schedule Target E Upper Crawl IF Lower Crawl Browse Browse Box Title Box Template D D D D D D D e mF 50 a Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 4 Scheduler i 1 2 IM Time Control Time Control This area allows the user to change Day 0 Hou 0 2 Min 0
40. ews Scroll SSS 21 o Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Crawl Cut Schedule SS Edit Window No Upper Crawl Template This window changes depending on which view has been selected Choose one of three views from the tabs at the top of the window Each view has different functionality No Lower Crawl Template 909909000099900000909000099099000909000909000900000000900000000900090900090090009009900000900900090990000900000009000900900000090900009090009090000009000090099000090900000909000090000000000900990000090000909090009 Crawl View Schedule No Upper Crawl Upper Crawl Speed 3 File Apply Open Data Save Data No Lower Crawl Lower Crawl Speed 3 File Apply Open Data Save Data No Upper Crawl Template 1 U S issues n scroll Crawl View is the default view 2 15 students c scrollup that appears when NewsScroll is 3 Bushfilesfor Update opened It is also the main editor for both crawls and contains a preview compix window which displays all desired 13 03 55 functions U S issues new Saudi terror alert Matix eyes box office records NYSE Largest Gains CBA 1B 94 2 64 16 20 PJC 4848 5 90 Lower Crawl NYSE Largest No Upper Crawl U S
41. ewsScroll saves this informa tion as a Settings File with a unique name Logol Browse c userssdacumentsscempi snewsscrallngascompisz tga C userssdacumentsscompixsnewsscralhlngoscompis E tad Animation Animation Lopol Save Lagoz Save Cas 090000099009009909900090909000900900000909000009000009000000090900000909000000000900009000000900900000909000009090009000900000900000900000000000000090000000000000000000000000009000000999000000900000099090 File name 15 26 00 Title Irvine Tam 25 6 pn NYSE Largest Gains CBA 18 94 2 64 16 20 PJC 48 48 5 90 You are seeing without Lower Scroll Data Rating Pos 605 52 Size 41 40 Use Arrow keys Title Pos 78 145 Size 42 25 Use Arrow keys SAS l Logol Pos 13 18 Size 200 40 Use Arrow keys Box Pos 622 312 Size 98 98 Use Arrow keys Logo Position Settings Lloaz Posto 29 29 Use Arrow keys Clock Pos 47 86 Size 138 54 Use Arrow keys Crawl Gap EL Upper Left Right D 720 Bottom Margin ok Lower Left Right 0 sel 720 f p Crawl Height 35 486 NI 9009090090099099000090000000000000000000000900009009090000900900000090090090000009009000909009009090000090090009000900000090000090000009000000000900000900000090090009000090000900900900090090900909000000000900000909090009099 Animation Animation 09900000909000009000009090090009090900900900090000090090009090090009000900000900000909090900000090000090
42. he Ratings folder on the Compix system to be used files Any ratings images must be i the drop down menu within the Display Check Boxes area Repeat Period mir Sec 10S U Take In Period U uu T0 ees Continuous Check this to Cancel have the rating image remain on screen without an interval Much like logos the Save Settings Take In Period This is the amount of time the ratings image remains on screen button creates Settings Files with unique names that appear in the E Repeat Period This is the amount of time it takes for the ratings image to appear back on screen drop down menu within the Displav Check Boxes area Setting Position Click this button to open the Position window The ratings can be moved to the desired posi tion bv either dragging and dropping or using the arrow kevs 15 26 00 Title Irvine aes 25 6 i NYSE Largest Gains CBA 18 94 2 64 16 20 PJC 48 48 5 90 You are seeing without Lower Scroll Data Rating Pos 605 52 Size 41 40 Use Arrow keys on uam Logol Pos 13 18 Size 200 40 Use Arrow keys Box Pos B22 312 Size 98 98 Rating Position Settings Use Arrow keys i Logo2 Pos 0 248 Size 320 160 Use Arrow keys Clock Pos 47 86 Size 138 54 Use Arrow keys Crawl Gap EK Upper Left Right 0 a 720 A Bottom Margin 0 5 Lower Left Right 0 720 qe Crawl Height 35 485 l 7
43. he information Lower Crawl Select the lower crawl text file by clicking on File and enter a short description for the information B Schedule Target Select what functions will be played in this schedule B Davs of the Week Choose the days of the week that this schedule will be played 09090900900900909009000090909009090090000009090090090090900000900090090009000900009000900000900009009090900900000909009090000009009009090090900000900900000900000009009000000909009090000900900000900900900090909009000009090090000900000090090 Schedule Target Schedule Target Select the desired functions to be brought to air There are check boxes to choose the upper and lower crawls logos 1 and 2 clock and the data box Browse forthe Ben Tome Bos Title logos and rating image and enter BE 49 e Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 li Chapter 4 Scheduler SN One Time Schedule Schedule the currentiv set func tions in NewsScroll to play out at a particular date and time To create a new schedule click the Insert button under One Time Schedule in Schedule gt Schedule Settings This opens the window shown to the right Schedule Target Select the desired functions to be brought to air There are check boxes to choose the upper and low
44. ist L Re Q Q Q 1 r Appendix b File Open Ctrl O Save Ctrl S Save As Ctrl A Exit Ctrl X gt Options Create Edit Template Ctrl T E 56 oe Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012
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46. li Chapter 3 Functions Text File Data Gathering data from a text file is simple and only requires the upper portion of the Data section Be sure that the Tvpe field is set to Text File then click the Browse button to select the desired txt or dat file Web Data The data box can display informa tion off Web sites by using the site s table numbers An example template for web data named Irvine weather gcg can be found in C Users UserName Documents Compix NewsScroll Template The first table contains information on the template aliases The center table displays the data within the Web site table once loaded The third table to the right contains extra information in the case that a cell from the central table has multiple pieces of data D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Data Type web z From LIRL An example template for text file data named weather box gcg can be found in C Users UserName Documents Compix NewsScroll Template sesssssessew Data 00900000909900009000000090090000900900000000000000009000000900000000000009000090000009000000000900000900090009000000000900900000000000009000000000000090090900000090000000000000000000009009 File URL XML Element Altr Altr Value No 4 Table No Browse http www wunderground com cai bin findweather getF orecast query irvine 2C cakMAR 1 Load 2
47. ll start automatically into whatever state the nss data file was saved in when Windows is started 2 Startup without a NewsScroll data file A shortcut to the NewsScroll 4 1 application can be placed in the Windows Startup folder which will launch NewsScroll into a ready state waiting for data from an external source This will not load a nss file as the shortcut above 9090000909009090000009900000090000909009000009000009009009000009000009009009900000990000909009000000090000900900000000000009090900000900000009000000009000009000000000099000090900000000099000090000000099 1 Go to Options gt Communication Method and be sure that Serial is checked 2 Open the Comm Setup window by clicking on Options gt Set Serial Port Select the appropriate Port set Baud Rate to 9600 Parity to No Parity Stop Bits to 1 Data Bits to 8 and Flow Ctrl to None These settings are the RS232 ASCII Control Codes Click OK when done 3 Click on Options gt Protocol TFT Settings to open the Protocol Settings window Check the Use TFT Protocol box and click OK when done Communication Method K v Socket TCP IP Set IP Port Serial Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Part Baud Fate Parity Stop Bits Data Bits Flow Ctrl Check this to use the protocol settings for the connection to the TFT equipment Enter the number of times
48. logos the Save but ton also creates Settings Files that will appear in the drop down menu within the Display Check Boxes area Data Box F lock Crawl Clock Option Template Activate and change the clock template file wf Use Template B Preset Settings for the preset croll templatesntscsclock format ncd Browse Edit amc clock options 12 Haur 24 Hour Position Save Format Fant Size Sun 25 7 H M 5 Arial 5 Cancel Use Template crolltemplatesntscselock format qed 990099009900909009000000000900909090909090900900090009000900909000000900900000000090009009000909000090000000900090000009009009000000009000900000090000900000009090009000000000000000009090009000090090000009090009090090900009090099 12 Hour 24 Hour T Position see Format Font Size Sun 25 H M 5 v Arial v5 v The clock can be moved to the desired position by either drag ging and dropping or using the arrow keys Irvine 25 6 PJC 4848 5 90 NYSE Largest Gains CBA 18 94 42 64 16 20 You are seeing without Lower Scroll Data Rating Pos 605 52 Size 41 40 Logol Pos 19 18 Size 200 40 Use Arrow keys Title Pos 78 145 Size 42 25 Use Arrow keys Use Arrow keys Box Posi622 312 Size 98 98 Use Arrow keys Clock Pos 47 86 Size 138 54 Use Arrow keys Upper Left Right 0 2 720 Clock Position Settings Crawl Gap
49. mandatory These include Mew reality show at 8PM multiple story data using different SEENEN in dei Jk pe ea after all fa Los Angeles templates and distinguishing words A 9 or phrases by using various colors Additional attributes and data can be added to the data file which fonts or sizes 1 Using the example from The Basics section on the previous page create a new line and type in sc followed by a space and the name of a different tem plate This creates a second story data section that will be displayed following the format of the new template 2 Enter new data in the next few lines making sure to begin each line with the equal sign followed by a space 3 To emphasize certain words or phrases place parentheses around the desired text Within the parentheses but before the text type the hash sign followed by a number The number will correspond to a different text format within the template If the same number is used on multiple words or phrases then the same format will be applied to each This is discussed more in depth within the Creating Template Files in GenCG section 4 When finished entering data and customizing the text format be sure there are four 4 hash signs in the last line of text and save the document ft 13 e e 6 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 1 Getting Started Creating Template Files in GenCG
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51. om cgr bin findweather getForecast queryzirvine222C ca amp MR 1 site be sure the the From URL Table No 12 T box IS checked This activates the XML Element List Att type Att Value first URL field where the address can be Alias No Alias Data List type first gt pasted Otherwise the File field is Candidate 1 Candidatel Free lt Candidate1 gt John Dow Candidate1 Candidate 2 Candidatel John Dow lt Candidate2 gt David Smith lt Candidate2 gt active and the user can browse for Candies 3 Candidate Steve Hills lt Candidate3 gt Steve Hills lt Candidate3 gt s i Percent 4 Percenti 162 Percent12169 o Percent1 the file on their system Percent 5 Percent 22 lt Percent2 gt 22 lt Percent2 gt Percent3 6 Percent3 32x lt Percent3 gt 32 lt Percent3 gt lt List gt An example template for XML data m y Election xml Sample File named Election gcg can be found is Once the file or URL has been chosen enter the corresponding data into the XML Element Attr and Attr Value fields Click Load when done to load the data into C Users UserName Documents the alias table at the bottom of the window Compix NewsScroll Template ET Tip ie The aliases in the template need to corre spond to the element names in the XML file Candidates and Percents in this example e Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 LH 41
52. on is clicked it will turn red in color and cut In the functions chosen in the Display Check Boxes The data will remain on air until the OFF button is clicked Display Check Boxes UpperCraw C AutoCrawl Pause Lower Crawl AutoCrawl Pause Choose which functions to display E Logot E Clock A Logo2 Data Box ei on air Checking on a function s box 7 me iRa ng v7 sl Poa will display the data on the preview window immediately If the ON button is clicked all checked functions will be cut In on screen If for any reason a function is no longer needed on air unchecking the box while the ON button is clicked will bring the corresponding function off air SET Next to some of the check boxes are drop down menus or text fields that correspond to settings for each fun tion More information on these can be found in their respective sections in Chapter 3 090900900909900009900000909000000900900900000000090900009009090000000000090000000000000000000090000009000000009009000009000000000000000090000090000009000900000090000090000000909000000900000900000000090099 Information Window DISCONNECTED Connection Status Displavs the connection status to the remote Auto This displavs necessarv svstem in matic Program Control APC software formation in regards to NewsScroll Time Shows the current system time Last Update Shows the date and time of the last data update within N
53. or and size for all data elements so customize as needed 5 In the advanced story data text file some words or phrases were selected to be emphasized by surrounding them in parentheses followed by a hash sign f and a number Now in the template file these customizations to font color and size can be set Using the Text tool again create a new text object and type 1 to the right of the 1 Choose the appropriate attributes for this text Continue to type numbers within the same text object and change attributes until all numbers are covered from the text file He name Template ag 6 Optionally add OLOGO to be able to place an End Logo after each cycle Save as ype GenC Files Coco Ga Once finished save this template file as a gcg file into one of the folders below Windows XP C Program Files Compix NewsScroll Template Windows 7 C Users UserName Documents Compix NewsScroll Template 14 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 1 Getting Started i M Optional Second Ge Ad for Crawls This optional page allows for the customization of a header for the story data Tip 6666666666666 6 This optional page is verv helpful when each storv data in the text file is a dif ferent topic Use a different template for each storv data When the template is triggered the headline in the second page of the template will crawl across the scre
54. orean E Arial log section changes the font type height and width in the Display Check Boxes Check the Use box next to the desired section to display ub Th Arial Chinese Tp Arial the master font Dialog E Arial Height 15 1 Width 5 NOTE To view the saved changes to Please close and restart MewsScrall after any change to take effect the master font the crawl data must be g S reloaded by clicking on the Apply button E W Help Menu The Help Menu contains information about NewsScroll About News Scroll About Newsscroll The About page contains infor mation on NewsScroll including version number build number and Copyright C 2002 2010 Compis Media Inc 26 Edelman Irvine C 32618 USA http campix te Tel 949 585 0055 Fax 949 585 0320 9 9 copvright information e 1 e Bgcompix NEW eKULL 40 oF 28 oe Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 9 Crawls Logos Data Box Clock Title Ratings i Chapter 3 Functions There are two independant crawls that can be displayed Upper and Lower Crawl The story data is loaded into each of these crawls through the Crawl tab o M Crawls User Interface o on Isehedule Jisui Mode Upper Crawl Template Upper Crawl Both Crawl S can have un iq ue Story U S issues n scroll U S issues new Saudi terror alert
55. output If no text is needed change the transparency of the text object to 10096 With the text transparent a logo can be placed within the mask instead Set Rollup Mode Checking Change Roll Up Mode switches the crawl from scrolling to stationary while transitioning from one data element to anothery by rolling the text up Change the rollup settings by clicking on Crawl Roll Up Speed Settings D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D e D D D R55 Layers Schedule U Default Template Set AutoCrawl Cycle Crawl Once Change Mask Crawl Mode Change Roll Up Mode Roll Up Speed Setting Crawl Gap E Upper Lett Right 3l dj it Bottom Margin li lj il Lower Left Aight T Tal qf F 1 Be sure to create a mask template in Still or MultiLayer page mode 2 Go to Crawl gt Change Mask Crawl Mode and select which crawl will have the mask 3 Then go to Layers gt Position and adjust the Left margin of the correspond ing crawl This moves the crawl to the right leaving the left space for the mask 900090090990009099009009000000900000990090090090000900900090090000009000000900900009000009090990009000000090900009090900900000900000000900900000900000009090090000909000909009009090900000000000090090000090000000900090009009009 DataBox RSS Layers Schedule O Default Template Set AutoCrawl Cy
56. p Local Disk C Filename bxt Save as tvpe Text Documents txt z 1 Open a new file in a text editing program such as Notepad 2 In the first line type sc followed by a space and the name of the desired template to be used If the template name is unknown the name can be left blank and filled in later Any data items within this section will follow the format of the named template until another template is listed If the listed template does not ex ist the default template will be used instead 3 The next lines can be filled with the data to be displayed on air Begin each new line with the equal sign followed by a space and the data The equal sign here signifies a space in between each data element 4 When all the data has been entered create a new line and type four 4 hash signs This tells NewsScroll that the data file has ended 5 Save the text file as txt and give the document a name Depending on which operating system the Compix system is running on save the file into one of the folders below Windows XP C Program Files Compix NewsScroll Data Windows 7 C Users UserName Documents Compix NewsScroll Data 12 Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 1 Getting Started i Advanced sc Templatel Giant xl icebergj near LL Alaska A cleaning robot at 2 Macy s President seeks tax cuts sc Template are not
57. rawl No Lower Crawl Template Lower Crawl Speed Apply Open Data Save Data Playback Control The upper portion of the window contains the playback control and check boxes of funtions to be brought on air Q Edit Window This area has three different views for Crawl Cut and Schedule More detail can be found on each in the following corresponding sections EM 20 o nn n Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 Chapter 2 Basic Operations ii S Playback Control 1 2 3 The upper portion of the window consists of three sections ON OFF ial AutoCrawl Pause DISCONNECTED Buttons Display Check Boxes and E AutoCrawl Pause Logo 7 Clock CLOCKI ee Loge T Data Box Me Tite Rating the Information Window ON OFF Buttons Take the NewsScroll functions on and off air Display Check Boxes Decide which functions to display by clicking on the check box next to it The corresponding function will appear on the preview window immediately Information Window This window displays information regarding NewsScroll 00999009009999000009099000009900000909099000000990090900000909000009090009000009090000009009090000090990000009000900000909090000000000000090000000000000009099009000900000009000000099000000990009000900000009990 ON OFF Buttons weree Cut functions In and Out using the ON and OFF buttons When the ON butt
58. remedies and limited liability set forth above are fundamental elements of the basis of the bargain between Compix Media Incorporated and you You agree that Compix Media Incorporated would not be able to provide the Software on an economic basis without such limitations 7 General This agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the state of California This agreement contains the complete agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings whether oral or written All questions concerning this agreement shall be directed to Compix Media Inc 26 Edelman Irvine CA 92618 U S A Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Basic Operations Chapter 3 Functions Chapter 4 Scheduler Appendix Chapter 1 Getting Started Compatibility with Windows 7 eee eene 10 Compatibility with WIDOOWS f iniret ho eee ten arat baeo obs bia eR rd Reis 10 Creating Story Data ss ensnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnennnenznznnnnn 12 PE BA SIE Si p 12 cap 12 Creating Template Files in GenCQG 14 Crawl EE Se e ene ee ee ee eee ea ee eee eee eee 14 Optional Second Page for Cra wls L eee 15 Data Box Templates rna arana rank nnne nnn nnns sanas 16 Clock Templates RR 17 515
59. rting NewsScroll if the system has two video output boards 2 Channel 7 Select the desired output board and click OK a window will pop up like the one to the right Each board can be used for program output only Selecting both boards as output will open two To specifv that both boards are for program ou instances of NewsScroll put check the Open Both box This opens two instances of NewsScroll 090090000900900990000090900009909090090009009000909000900900009090000900900900909000090900900090900090 9900090900900900090900900009090009090009009000009090090000900900000900000900900000090090909009009000900000099090090009009000900009090000900000900900009009000090900000900009099099000009009000000000090900900090909009000009009000000909 1 Bi Primary Screen Lx NewsScroll SDI 720 The pictu re shown to the right IS the File Logo Clock Crawl Data Box RSS Layers Schedule Options Help Upper Crawl X AutoCrawl Pause user interface of NewsScroll FI Lower Crawl AutoCrawl Pause C Logol E Clock CLOCKI Logo2 Data Box Th P t rf th t Title lt Rating e user interface IS the most es Craw cut Schedule Vintage 7 Sait Mode sential part of NewsScroll and itis No UpperCraw Template No Upper Crawl important to learn the terms and functions thoroughly Upper Crawl Speed Apply Open Data Save Data No Lower C
60. s to be displayed Data are color coordi nated with their assigned templates in the Template window Script Mode allows the user to see the imported text file as is including the coding syntax Crawl Data All data is displayed in this window whether it comes from a text file or an RSS feed The data is complete ly editable simply double click and Assign one template for the entire Crawl by right clicking and selecting Assign Template All Right clicking or double clicking and selecting Edit Tem plate opens the template in GenCG for editing Assign Template All Edit Template Thumbnail View No Upper Crawl Template 1 MYSE Largest Foreign mask Text View Thumbnail View Text View allows for the display of the data element that each template begins with while Thumbnail view shows a preview of the formatting Visual Made No Upper Crawl MYSE Largest Gains CEA 18 94 1 2 64 4 16 20 PIC 48 48 1 45 90 10 6995 EYE 48 48 1 3 01 46 62 SFY 40 91 1 1 93 1 4 9595 CECPRA 10 65 31 0 45 44 41734 LVB 32 30 3 1 1 35 f 4 3694 OME 5 78 31 0 23 43 1475 AFR 11 43 1 0 45 74 1092 EPL 24 50 3 1 0 95 T 4 0398 MD oc c A Cc MA rz mn CH Visual Mode Visual Made sc scroll A NYSE Largest Gains CBA 18 94 1 2 64 16 20 PJC 48 48 1 5 90 1 10 69 5 EVE 48 48 1 3 01 f 46 62549 lili PDA 71 48 1 12 7
61. ser can set how long the crawl should run or for how manv loops To set up this option go to Crawl Set AutoCrawl Cycle and select the appropriate crawl Another option is to force the crawl to loop only once To do this go to Crawl gt Crawl Once and check the appropriate crawl F 35 L 7 Tip S Se Lower Crawl Template Path scroll template ntsc scroll gcg Upper Crawl Template Path oll template ntsc scrollup gcg Upper Mask Template Path Lower Mask Template Path scroll template ntsc mask gcg DataBox RSS Layers Schedule O Default Template Set AutoCrawl Cycle K Upper Crawl Crawl Once d Lower Crawl E l l l Loops This is the total time or loops in which the Change Mask Crawl Mode b Change Roll Up Mode gt Crawl Loop Cycle is to be played If the values Roll Up Speed Setting set here expire before the Crawl Loop Cycle has finished NewsScroll will continue playing until the Crawl Loop Cycle has finished o Loops Interval and Delay Select the interval and de C Duration lay times for the crawl Loop Interval is the total Crawl Loop Cycle time the cycle will be playing Loop Delay sus o Loop Interval pends the crawl by the amount of time entered 7 Loop Delay One Time Take in Time Set the number of No of Loops Finish Loop loops or the time in which the story data will be ine SES played When Time is slec
62. signed for easv plavback con trol of NewsScroll 4 1 without any programming To begin set up of the GPI Trigger in NewsScroll 4 1 make sure the communication method is set to Serial by going to Options 2 Communication Method Se rial Once that is set go again to Options Set GPI Trigger Port In the new window pictured to the right select Com 1 or any available port in the Port field The program is now configured to receive the GPI Trigger Tip 6666666666666 6 If more complete control of News Scroll 4 1 functions is needed the API or intelligent interface communication protocols may need to be used via serial or Ethernet IP which will require some programming Please contact Compix Media customer service for the protocol manual Protocol TFT Settings Setting up TFT connectivity is easy After the equipment is plugged in to the Compix system setup takes only three steps to complete E 26 GPI Trigger Part Lom 1 S Below is a diagram of the RS 232 DB 9F serial port connector and pinouts Bv connecting the correct pins together vou can control the ON OFF funtionalitv of NewsScroll 4 1 Please refer to the chart below for the correct pin combinations Additional Start Functions 1 Startup from a NewsScroll data file By placing a NewsScroll data file nss shortcut in the Windows Startup folder with Keep Checked Boxes selected inside the Options menu NewsScroll 4 1 wi
63. sp compix Character Driven The World s Most Affordable Broadcast Graphics 7 NEWSCROLL User Manual COPYRIGHT Copyright 2011 Compix Media Incorporated All rights reserved Compix Media Inc 26 Edelman Irvine CA 92618 U S A No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express permission of Compix Media Incorporated Compix Media is a registered trademark of Compix Media Incorporated NewsScroll GenCG and the NewsScroll logo are trademarks of Compix Media Incorporated All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners Compix Media Incorporated Software License Agreement IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE COMPIX MEDIA INCORPORATED IS WILLING TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE TO YOU AS THE INDIVIDUAL THE COMPANY OR THE LEGAL ENTITY THAT WILL BE UTILIZING THE SOFTWARE ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS IS A LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU AND COMPIX MEDIA INCORPORATED BY OPENING THIS PACKAGE BREAKING THE SEAL OR OTHERWISE INDICATING ACCEPTANCE ELECTRONICALLY OR LOADING THE SOFTWARE YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMPIX MEDIA INCORPORATED IS UNWILL ING TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE TO YO
64. tart Setting Set IP Port Keep Checked Boxes Set Serial Port Create Edit Template Cn T Set GPI Trigger Port No Playback When Disconnected Protocol TFT Settings Set Watch Files Set Master Font The Automatic Program Control APC Mode can be toggled on and off This al lows NewsScroll to be controlled by another program via a network The protocol has full functionality as if the user is sitting right in front of the NewsScroll system itself including creating data and controlling playback 00909000090000000000000000000000909090000000090000900000000009000000000000900900000009090000000000000000000000000000090000000090000009000000009000000000000000900000000000000009000009090900000000000000990 Toggle whether or not NewsScroll will automatically run a nss file when launched The nss file must have been saved while the ON button was active 9090000090909900009090090009000000900090090000009000000900090000900000090000000009000000000000000090000090000000000000009090000000000000000000090000009090090000009099000000000000000000000000000000009000099909 NewsScroll typically clears all marks in the Display Check Boxes area when the OFF button is clicked Enable the Keep Checked Boxes feature to keep the marks active even after clicking OFF Options Hep V APC Control Mode Pause Pause Auto Start Setting TIT e Keep Checked Boxes Data Box e Cre
65. ted the option for Finish Loop becomes available If this is left un checked the crawl will cut off any data elements that are running when the times expires Default Template Set AutoCrawl Cycle Crawl Once Change Mask Crawl Mode Change Roll Up Mode Roll Up Speed Setting Insert End Logo K Select End Logo Image b Crawl BG Option v Expand Space between elements Set AutoCrawl Cycle Example Using the screen shot above this will be the sequence of events The Crawl will cycle through the story data for 5 minutes Since the Loop Interval is set to 30 minutes there will be a 25 minute blank period before the next 5 minute crawl begins This cycle occurs twice because Loops is set to 2 When the 2 loops are completed the NewsScroll AutoCrawl feature will automatically turn off CX Compix Media NewsScroll Document No 2 3 002 Revision 2 1 Updated 4 11 2012 li Chapter 3 Functions Change Mask Crawl Mode Check this option to enable a mask for the crawl This displavs a static area to the left of the crawl for logos or text The mask template must be named CrawlTemplate_mask gcg after the crawl template it is associated with For example scroll gcg is the crawl template and scroll mask gcg is its mask template 1 must be present in the mask template as a placeholder for the text The text displayed is the name of the file in this example scroll would be shown upon

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