Session 2: NRCS ActiveX

Preparation

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Description

This video tutorial focuses on all aspects of the NRCS ActiveX plugin for ENPS Newsroom integration.

Session specific objectives

The main objectives of this tutorial are to specify the:

1. Software installation, set up and configuration of ActiveX and dependent systems for use in the ENPS newsroom environment.
2. Rationale for and usage of the ActiveX plugin for newsroom staff

Chapter 1: General description

• The rationale behind:
  • Journalist Client
  • Adding Rundowns, Stories and Graphics

Chapter 2: Installing the ActiveX plugin

• Running the RegisterENPSActiveX.bat file

Chapter 3: Directories and subfolders

• Logs

Chapter 4: Configuration files

• Critical paths
• Channel listings and alias’s

Chapter 5: MOS configuration

• ActiveX Registering
• System maintenance menu options
  • Specifying the MOS ID
  • Gateway IP address
  • Entry points

Chapter 6: The ENPS Client

• Adding a Rundown
• Viewing graphics in the story

Chapter 7: The ActiveX Interface

• Selection Options:
  • A Session
  • A Channel
  • A Template
• Updating Parameters

Chapter 8: Previewing a Graphic

• Updating a graphic
• Deleting a graphic

Chapter 9: Saving a Story

• Recap

Video duration

12 minutes

User Level

All new users