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Links

The Link tab displays a list of Link Assets. Links can be stored in the Zetta Content Stores or assets added that are external to Zetta, such as a Time Announcement. A Link can be a Promo, Station Image, Jingle, or a Recorded Show. Links in the Zetta are denoted by a chain link throughout the system. Links can be imported into Zetta using Media Import tool and Drag & Drop from the desktop, using the CD Ripper or by Adding a new Link Asset using the Add new media button from the Library Toolbar. Links are scheduled using GSelector Integration or Flat File Load. Links can have a Metadata Scope of Global, Station or Cuts. The default metadata scope for links is Station. This is also the metadata scope used when Zetta is integrated with GSelector. Use the Themes & Appearances configuration window to change the color of the Link  icon.

 

Links Metadata Card

The Links Metadata Card is opened when double-clicking on an audio asset in the Links tab of the Library Module. A Link asset can also be access from other modules in Zetta by double-clicking or using the right-click menu and selecting edit from the resulting menu. The Link Metadata Card holds information about the audio asset and an Audio Marks Editor, which can be used to make changes to the audio. The Link Metadata Card can be arranged using tabs or the tabs can be docked in the window to arrange the window as desired, see the Docking and Undocking section of this guide for more details on docking. The following Illustration shows a Link that is integrated with GSelector having a Metadata scope of station. This means the link card will have a station specific tab that holds setting specifically for the station selected and a GSelector® tab for GSelector specific information.

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Toolbar

Stations Tab

Cuts Tab

Primary Tab

Audio Tab

Extra Tab

Station Specific, Cut Specific or Global tab

Station Specific Tab

Cut Specific Tab

Global Tab

GSelector® Tab

History Tab

Scripts Tab

Links Step-by-Step Topics

Adding a new Link Asset with a Metadata scope of Station

Adding a new Link Asset with a Metadata Scope of Cuts

Adding a new Link Asset with a Metadata scope of Global

Change Link Category

Configure Sponsors and Products fields to Sync with GSelector

 

Toolbar

The Link Metadata Card Toolbar has the following options:

Save – Save is used to save any changes made to the Link.

Advanced The Advanced drop-down is used to select from a menu of options. The following options are available from the drop-down arrow of this button:

 

Copy Asset - The Copy Asset option will create a duplicate of the asset with the exception of the Title, External ID and Filename. During the copy process the newly created copy is content managed and saved with a new filename. The title is then appended with the words (copy) highlighted allowing the user to quickly change or enumerate the title of the newly created asset.

 

View - The View option will show/hide the Hour Restriction Grid in the Station Specific and Global tabs of the Metadata Card.

Edit Media – The Edit Media drop-down is used to choose an available audio editor, the default editor is the Quick Record module, see the External Editors section of this guide for more details on adding editors.

Refresh - The Refresh button will refresh the data displayed in the selected metadata card. This can be used to pull any data changes that may have occurred in GSelector or on another computer while the metadata card is open.

Previous Audio - The Previous Audio button will move to the previous Link Asset Metadata Card in the Library Links tab. This button can be mapped to a keyboard key or GPIO device using the Metadata.PreviousAudio task in the Command Mappings tab of the System Configuration window.

Next Audio - The Next Audio button will move to the next Link Asset Metadata Card in the Library Links tab. This button can be mapped to a keyboard key or GPIO device using the Metadata.NextAudio task in the Command Mappings tab of the System Configuration window.

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Warning – The warning icon is displayed if there is an issue with the audio or file, such as when there is no audio associated with the Metadata Card, the Volume level of entire asset is set to 0%, the audio file has not been content managed or Approved for the station.  Simply hover the mouse over the warning and the tool tip will display the action needed.

 

Stations Tab

The Stations tab is displayed when the Metadata Scope for Links is set to Station or when GSelector Integration is enabled. This tab displays a list of the Stations that are configured in Zetta. This includes the Default station, the Stations and the Virtual Stations. The Properties column shows which stations have the asset as active , a start/end date assigned, an Hour Restriction assigned and a Splits Behavior assigned. Hover the mouse over the icon for additional details about each property. Optionally, use the column to search or Custom Filter the contents of the Station pane.

This tab is not visible when the Metadata Scope for Links is set to Global or Cuts.

 

Cuts Tab

The Cuts tab is displayed when the Metadata Scope for Links is set to Cuts. This tab displays a list of the Cuts for the selected asset, the Stations assigned to the Cut and the Cut External ID. Stations are assigned to the Cut using the Stations or Station Groups field of the Cut Specific tab. See the Station Groups topic for more information on grouping stations in a Station Group. This tab also shows which Cuts are active with a check mark. Optionally, use the column to search or Custom Filter the contents of the Cuts pane.

The toolbar in the Cuts tab is used to add, copy and delete cuts. This tab is not visible when the Metadata Scope for Links is set to Global or Station.

 

Primary Tab

In the Link Metadata Card, the primary tab section is used to add information about the asset using the following fields:

Title – The Title is the title or name of the selected Link.

Sponsors – The Sponsors field is used to assign sponsor attributes to the link. This field has an Auto Complete feature where the user can start typing the name of the sponsor and Zetta will match what is typed with the existing entries. With a right-click of the mouse, editing options are available. When the field is empty the right-click menu displays the Manage Names option. When a sponsor exists in this field, right-clicking the name will display additional editing options. To add a new sponsor to the Zetta database simply type the name in the field and save the metadata card. Optionally, use the Manage Names option to add additional sponsors. To simply edit the name displayed, double-click it to open the edit window for that sponsor. The Edit Sponsor window will display the Name to edit and the number of assets that have the selected artist assigned. Editing the Sponsors name will change that sponsors name for all the assets that have it assigned. This filed can be synced with GSelector by adding Sponsors as a User-Defined field in GSelector's Global Settings.

Products The Products field is used to assign product attributes to the link. This field works similarly to the Sponsors field listed above in this topic. This field can be synced with GSelector by adding Products as a User-Defined field in GSelector's Global Settings.

Runtime - The Runtime field will display the amount of time the asset will take to play from Trim In to Segue. The Runtime value will be underlined if there is a Time Stretch Adjustment specified. If integrated with GSelector the runtime sent to GSelector is the Mix In to Segue. If the Mix In is not set the Trim In to Segue will be sent as the runtime.

 

Audio Tab

The Audio tab is used to access the Audio Marks Editor tool to edit the audio of the asset. 

 

Extra Tab

The Extra tab stores the following additional data about the media.

Playback Method - The Playback Method drop-down is used to select how the asset is to be played. The Play File is the default option that looks for the file found in the Media Filename field. The file found in this field is a content managed resource in Zetta. The Play External references an external file outside of Zetta using the File Path field. This option is typically used for Time Announcements. The Live Event option enables the Live/Confirm Live Event check-box and is used to mark the link as Live.  When Play External or Live Event is selected the Marks tab is hidden and the Duration field changes to Target Duration. A Live Event can also be treated as Empty VT Slots/Voice Tracks if the 'Treat Live Events as Empty VT Slots/Voice Tracks' option, in the Playback tab of the Station Configuration window, is enabled. The Play Incoming File option is used with background recordings to allow the user to play and add marks to the asset while the audio is recording. When Play Incoming is selected as the Playback Method the Incoming File field is displayed.

Filename – The Filename field displays the filename of the link. Drag and drop a library asset to this field to insert the audio into the metadata card. Click the CD Ripper button to rip one or multiple tracks to a file to attach to the link data. Click the Browse Media File Button to view or change the location of the file. Click the Delete button to remove the file associated with the asset. Right-clicking the Media Filename field will display a menu allowing the user to Copy the Filename or Copy the Full Path of the file.

File Path - The File Path field is available when Play External is selected as the Playback Method. This field allows for variables to be used for the file name that is to be played. For Example, when using this option for Time Announcements the field may read: \\10.10.10.165\Time\TM@H@m.wav

Segue seconds before end of Audio - This option is available when selecting the Playback Method Play External.  It is used to set the length of the Segue for the external file that will be played.

Live/Confirm Live Event - The Live/Confirm Live Event option is available when the Live Event option is selected as the Playback Method. This will set the Script icon to red in the On-Air, Logs and Notes modules. The user can right-click the script icon in the On-Air or Logs window to select Mark as Read or click the Mark as Read button in the Notes Module to mark the asset as played.

Incoming File - The Incoming File field is displayed when Play Incoming File is selected as the Playback Method. When the audio starts recording this field will show the location of the audio file.

File Length - The File Length is the total time of the file from beginning to end ignoring any marks. This field is shown when the Playback Method is 'Play File' or 'Play Incoming File'.

Duration The Duration field will display the amount of time the asset will take to play from Trim In to Trim Out. The duration value will be underlined if there is a Time Stretch Play Rate specified.

Target Duration - When the Play External, Live Event or Play Incoming File options are selected as the Playback Method in the Extra tab the Duration field is replaced with a Target Duration field. Enter the estimated amount of time it will take for External file to play or for the user to do the Live Event. For Play Incoming File this is the target length of the recorded audio file.

External ID - The External ID displays an external alpha-numeric identification used for the asset by an external source. An External ID is a unique string; the user will be prompt when a duplicate External ID is entered. The External ID in Zetta matches up to the Media ID in GSelector when integration is enabled. This ID can also be used when working with a third party scheduling system and for referencing when loading an asset via a Flat File load.

ISRC - The ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is the international identification code for sound and music video recordings. Each ISRC is a unique and permanent identifier for a specific recording.

Rotations - The Rotations field is used to assign the asset to a Rotation or multiple rotations. This field has an Auto Complete feature where the user can start typing the name of the Rotation and Zetta will match what is typed with existing Rotations. Rotations can also be created using this field, by simple typing in the name of the desired Rotation then saving the asset. Right-click the assigned Rotation name to Remove or Edit the Rotation. Optionally, double-click the name of the assigned Rotation to open the Rotation metadata card.

Kill Date – Use the Kill Date field to specify when this link will be automatically deleted from the Media Library.

Chain Override - The Chain Override option is used to set the chain type for the asset when it is inserted into a Log, Clock, Show, Mini Log or Stack. The default setting is (Use Default). This (Use Default) setting is the chain type configured for the logged in user that is set in the Default Chain section of the Preferences window. If the asset is inserted from a location where the chain type was previously set the chain type will not be overridden.

For Example: If the asset is inserted into a Log from another Log where the chain type had already been set then the chain type will not be overridden.

Note: Since Stacks only supports Segue and Stop chains, if the Chain Override is set to Auto-Post or Link-Song when the asset is inserted into Stacks, then the chain type will be automatically set to Segue.

BedType - The Bed Type option allows the asset to be used as a bed when creating Voice Tracks and other material. Beds in Zetta make it possible for a voice track to be spoken over the top of the bed's audio. When a link is set as a Bed in Zetta it is also set as a Bed in GSelector. (None) is the default setting for Bed Type. There are two types of Beds:

Note: The Bed Type feature in GSelector requires 4.7.1 or higher. See also Bed Validation in the Playback tab of the Station Configuration.

Asset Attributes - The Asset Attributes in the Extra tab are global attributes defined in the Custom Fields tab of the System Configuration window.

 

Station Specific, Cut Specific or Global tab

The Metadata Scope of Links in Zetta will determine the tabs that are visible in the metadata card. If the Metadata Scope is set to Global for links, a Global tab will be displayed in the links metadata card. If the Metadata Scope is set to Station for links, a Station tab and a Station Specific tab will be displayed in a links metadata card. If the Metadata Scope is set to Cuts for links, a Cuts tab and a Cut Specific tab will be displayed in the links metadata card. See the Asset Types tab in the System Configuration window for additional information on setting the Metadata Scope of an asset type.

 

Station Specific Tab

The Station Specific tab is used to specify settings for the link for a specific station. The blue dot next to each field signifies the setting is a Station Specific value. The dark dot signifies the setting is an Asset Default value. By clicking the blue dot the user can Reset the field to the default status or set the setting for the field as Default. Use the mouse to hover over the dot to see if the setting is a Default or Overridden setting.

Approval - The Approval Flag is available when the Audio needs approval before airing flag is checked in the Station Configuration Playback tab and the user Account has the privilege to set the Approval Flag.

Active – When a spot is imported into Zetta®, it is inactive, use this check box to activate the spot for the desired station.

Last Play - Last Play displays the last date and time the asset played.

Category The Category field is used to assign a Category to the Link. When integrated with GSelector® the categories for Songs and Links are sent from GSelector to Zetta. A Category assignment can be changed, for an asset from within the assets metadata card in Zetta, however adding, editing or deleting a Category must be done in GSelector. When Zetta is integrated with GSelector the Short and Long name for the category are shown.

Tag - The Tag field is used to assign a Tagged group of assets to use with Splits in Zetta. This field has an Auto Complete feature where the user can start typing the name of the tag and Zetta will match what is typed with the existing entries. To create a Tag see the Tags topic. Right-click the assigned Tag name to Remove or Edit the Tag. Optionally, double-click the name of the assigned Tag to open the Tag metadata card.

Split Behavior - The Split Behavior option is available when the Splits Feature is enabled in the System Configuration | General tab.  Use the Split Behavior drop-down to select the desired behavior of the Master Splits station when the Asset is scheduled in the Log.

Start Date/Hour – Use the Start Date/Hour field to specify when this link will be available for play.

End Date/Hour – Use the End Date/hour to specify when this link will no longer be available for play.

Hour Restriction - The 'Hour Restriction' drop-down is used to assign and exiting Hour Restriction to the link. Use the Launch Hour Restriction Manager button to the right of the Hour Restriction drop-down to open the Hour Restriction Manager window.

Attributes

Use the Themes & Appearances configuration window to setup Appearances and Row Highlighting for these attributes. When Zetta is integrated with GSelector the Attributes for songs and links cannot be managed or edited from Zetta, however existing attributes can be assigned and removed. See the GSelector help guide to manage or edit these attributes.

If Zetta is not integrated with GSelector a right-click of the mouse in any attribute field will display editing options. When the field is empty the right-click menu displays the Manage Names option. This will open the Manage window for the selected attribute. When an attribute exists in the field, right-clicking the name will display a menu to Remove, Edit or Manage Names. To simply edit the name displayed, double-click it to open the edit window for that attribute. The Edit window will display the Name to edit and the number of assets that have the selected attribute assigned. Editing the Attribute name will change the attribute name for all the assets that have it assigned. To add a new attribute to the station simply type the name in the attribute field and save the metadata card or use the Manage Names window. These fields have an Auto Complete feature where the user can start typing the name of the Attribute and Zetta will match what is typed with the existing entries.

Mood - This scalar attribute is used to separate or control segues between songs and Links by a mood description defined and applied across the entire library.

Energy - This scalar attribute is used to separate or control segues between songs and links according to the Energy of the assets.

Tempo - This scalar attribute is used to separate or control segues between songs and links according to the Tempo of two adjacent assets.

Opener - This scalar attribute is used to specify whether a Link can be used as an Opener.

Texture Open\Close - This attribute is used to separate or control segues between songs and/or links according to the Texture of the song or link. The use of Texture is very much down to the programmer: Texture can represent the 'thickness' of the song or link sound.

Sound Code - This Attribute is used to separate or control segues between songs and/or links according to Sound Code.

Custom Fields - Additional attributes with the scope of station can be added in the Custom Fields tab of the System Configuration window.

Hour Restriction Grid - The Hour Restriction Grid at the bottom of the Station Specific tab shows the hours, in red, that are restricted for the selected Hour Restriction.

 

Cut Specific Tab

The Cut Specific tab is displayed when the asset has a metadata scope of Cuts in the Asset Types tab of the System Configuration.

The Cut Specific tab is used to specify settings for the link cut for a single station or many stations.

Active – When a link is imported into Zetta® it is inactive, use this check box to activate the selected cut for the link for the selected stations.

Stations - Select the Stations that can play this cut on the air. Multiple stations can be added using this field.

Station Groups - The Station Groups field allows the user to select a group of stations rather than individually selecting them using the above Stations field. This makes adding stations to a bunch of assets easier because the user can simply add the station to the Station Group.

Important Note!

If All Stations is selected as the Station Group, any new station created will be able to play any active cuts where all stations is assigned as the Station Group. By default new stations are automatically added to the All Station Station Group.

Cut External ID - The Cut External ID displays an external alpha-numeric identification used for the asset by an external source. A Cut External ID is a unique string; the user will be prompt when a duplicate Cut External ID is entered. This ID is also used when working with a third party music scheduling system and for referencing when loading an asset into a log via a Flat File load.

Start Date/Hour – Use the Start Date/hour fields to specify when this link will be available for play.

End Date/Hour – Use the End Date/Hour fields to specify when this link will no longer be available for play.

Attributes - The display attributes are text fields used to Display information about the Cut. Display attributes are primarily used for the Live Metadata feature. Additional attributes with the scope of cut can be added in the Custom Fields tab of the System Configuration window.

 

Global Tab

The Global tab is displayed when the asset has a metadata scope of Global in the Asset Types tab of the System Configuration.

Active – When a link is imported into Zetta® it is inactive, use this check box to activate the selected link for ALL stations.

Tag - The Tag field is used to assign a Tagged group of assets to use with Splits in Zetta. This field has an Auto Complete feature where the user can start typing the name of the tag and Zetta will match what is typed with the existing entries.  To create a Tag see the Tags topic.

Split Behavior - The Split Behavior option is available when the Splits Feature is enabled in the System Configuration | General tab.  Use the Split Behavior drop-down to select the desired behavior of the Master Splits station when the Asset is scheduled in the Log.

Start Date/Hour – Use the Start Date/hour fields to specify when this link will be available for play.

End Date/Hour – Use the End Date/Hour fields to specify when this link will no longer be available for play.

Hour Restriction - The 'Hour Restriction' drop-down is used to assign and exiting Hour Restriction to the link. Use the Launch Hour Restriction Manager button to the right of the Hour Restriction drop-down to open the Hour Restriction Manager window.

Hour Restriction Grid - The Hour Restriction Grid at the bottom of the Station Specific tab shows the hours that a restricted, in red, by the selected Hour Restriction.

 

GSelector® Tab

Stopset – The Stopset check box will be enabled if the link is defined as a Stopset in GSelector®.

 

History Tab

The History tab displays a grid of the date and hour the media asset played or will play and how many times. By default the History window shows a 14 day history, to show more use the right-click menu from anywhere in the grid to select Show More. Hover the mouse over the dot or number in the hour to view the time the link will play in the hour. If the asset is assigned an Hour Restriction for the station then the hour restrictions will also show in the Link History. To view the History tab for an asset that has the metadata scope of Cuts, expand the Cut in the Cuts tab to the left and then select the station.

 

Scripts Tab

The Scripts tab in the metadata card is used to create Scripts or Live Events for the On-Air personality to read when the asset is aired in the station log. This tab can hold text, hyperlinks and graphic images.

 

Links Step-by-Step Topics

The following step-by-step sections can be used to assist in the adding and editing of Link assets.

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Adding a new Link Asset with a Metadata scope of Station

Adding a new Link Asset with a Metadata Scope of Cuts

Add a Cut

Copy a Cut

Delete a Cut

Adding a new Link Asset with a Metadata scope of Global

Change Link Category

Configure Sponsors and Products fields to Sync with GSelector

 

Adding a new Link Asset with a Metadata scope of Station

To add a new Link asset with a Metadata scope of Station to the Library Module in Zetta®, perform the following steps:

  1. From the Modules Menu, click Library
  2. Optionally, select a Defined Filter to make the new link active. If 'All Links Active on Default' is selected the new link will automatically be set to active on all stations. If 'Links on My Stations' is selected the new link will be set to active on all the station the user has access to. If a specific station is selected the new link will automatically be set to active on just that station. If a Station Group is selected the new link will be active on all stations within that selected Station Group.
  3. Click the Links tab.
  4. Click the Add new media  button
  5. Enter the Title of the link
  6. Enter the Sponsors name. As the name is typed Zetta will match the name to existing sponsors in the database. If the Sponsor exists select the sponsor. If the sponsor does not exist enter the entire name to add the sponsor.
  7. Optionally, right-click the Sponsors field to select Manage Names to open the Manage Sponsors window.
  8. Enter the Product name. As the name is typed Zetta will match the name to existing products in the database. If the Product name exists select the Product from the list. If the product name does not exist enter the entire name to add the product.
  9. Optionally, right-click the Sponsors field to select Manage Names to open the Manage Sponsors window.
  10. Click the Extra tab
  11. Select the Playback Method to use.
  12. Click the Filename browse button to locate an existing audio file. The audio is analyzed and associated with the metadata card. The File Length and Duration are also given to the media during this step. 
  13. Click the CD Ripper button to rip in one or multiple tracks into Zetta.
  14. Enter a unique External ID. If this field contains a predefined value then Zetta is automatically generating a unique ID. See the External ID topic in the System Configuration section for more information. (optional)
  15. Enter a ISRC value (optional)
  16. Select a Kill Date if desired
  17. Select a Chain Override value (optional)
  18. Select the Bed Type. (optional)
  19. Click the Station Specific Tab
  20. Set the Approval flag if required
  21. Set the Active flag
  22. Enter the Category, as the category is typed Zetta will match the name to existing Categories in the database. If the Category exists select it from the list.
  23. If the Category does not exist enter the entire name to add the Category. When Zetta is integrated with GSelector new Categories must be added in the GSelector application.
  24. Optionally, if the station is not integrated with GSelector, right-click the Category field to select Manage Names to open the Manage Categories window.
  25. Select a Tag if working with Splits.  See the Tags section for information on adding a Tag. See the Splits feature topic for help with setting up Splits.
  26. Select a Split Behavior if working with Splits. See the Splits feature topic for help with setting up Splits.
  27. Optionally, select the scalar values for the Attributes.
  28. Set a Start and End Date/Hour if desired.
  29. Optionally, set the Hour Restriction.
  30. Select the Script tab to add a Note or Live script to the Link.
  31. Click Save
  32. See the Marks Editor section for details on editing the audio file.

 

Adding a new Link Asset with a Metadata Scope of Cuts

To add a new Link asset with a metadata scope of Cuts to the Library Module in Zetta®, perform the following steps:

  1. From the Modules Menu, click Library.
  2. Click the Links tab.
  3. Click the Add new media  button.
  4. Enter the Title of the link
  5. Enter the Sponsors name. As the name is typed Zetta will match the name to existing sponsors in the database. If the Sponsor exists select the sponsor. If the sponsor does not exist enter the entire name to add the sponsor.
  6. Optionally, right-click the Sponsors field to select Manage Names to open the Manage Sponsors window.
  7. Enter the Product name. As the name is typed Zetta will match the name to existing products in the database. If the Product name exists select the Product from the list. If the product name does not exist enter the entire name to add the product.
  8. Optionally, right-click the Sponsors field to select Manage Names to open the Manage Sponsors window.
  9. Click the Extra tab
  10. Optionally, right-click the Sponsors field to select Manage Names to open the Manage Sponsors window.
  11. Click the Extra tab
  12. Select the Playback Method to use.
  13. Click the Filename browse button to locate an existing audio file. The audio is analyzed and associated with the metadata card. The File Length and Duration are also given to the media during this step. 
  14. Click the CD Ripper button to rip in one or multiple tracks into Zetta.
  15. Enter a unique External ID. If this field contains a predefined value then Zetta is automatically generating a unique ID. See the External ID topic in the System Configuration section for more information. (optional)
  16. Enter a ISRC value (optional)
  17. Select a Kill Date if desired
  18. Select a Chain Override value (optional)
  19. Select the Bed. (optional)
  20. Click the Cut Specific Tab
  21. Edit the Cut Name if desired.
  22. Use the Stations field to add a station or the Station Groups field to add a group of Stations.
  23. Enter a unique Cut External ID. If this field contains a predefined value then Zetta is automatically generating an ID. See the External ID topic in the System Configuration section for more information.
  24. Set a Start and End Date/Hour if desired
  25. Optionally, enter the Attribute values to display for Live Metadata.
  26. Select the Script tab to add a Note or Live script to the Link.
  27. Click Save
  28. See the Marks Editor section for details on editing the audio file.

 

Adding a new Link Asset with a Metadata scope of Global

To add a new Link asset with a metadata scope of Global to the Library Module in Zetta®, perform the following steps:

  1. From the Modules Menu, click Library.
  2. Click the Links tab.
  3. Click the Add new media  button.
  4. Enter the Title of the link
  5. Enter the Sponsors name. As the name is typed Zetta will match the name to existing sponsors in the database. If the Sponsor exists select the sponsor. If the sponsor does not exist enter the entire name to add the sponsor.
  6. Optionally, right-click the Sponsors field to select Manage Names to open the Manage Sponsors window.
  7. Enter the Product name. As the name is typed Zetta will match the name to existing products in the database. If the Product name exists select the Product from the list. If the product name does not exist enter the entire name to add the product.
  8. Optionally, right-click the Sponsors field to select Manage Names to open the Manage Sponsors window.
  9. Click the Extra tab
  10. Select the Playback Method to use.
  11. Click the Filename browse button to locate an existing audio file. The audio is analyzed and associated with the metadata card. The File Length and Duration are also given to the media during this step. 
  12. Click the CD Ripper button to rip in one or multiple tracks into Zetta.
  13. Enter a unique External ID. If this field contains a predefined value then Zetta is automatically generating a unique ID. See the External ID topic in the System Configuration section for more information. (optional)
  14. Enter a ISRC value (optional)
  15. Select a Kill Date if desired
  16. Select a Chain Override value (optional)
  17. Select the Bed. (optional)
  18. Click the Global tab
  19. Select a Tag if working with Splits.  See the Tags section for information on adding a Tag. See the Splits feature topic for help with setting up Splits.
  20. Select a Split Behavior if working with Splits. See the Splits feature topic for help with setting up Splits.
  21. Set a Start and End Date/Hour if desired.
  22. Optionally, select an Hour Restriction.
  23. Select the Script tab to add a Note or Live script to the Link.
  24. Click Save
  25. See the Marks Editor section for details on editing the audio file.

 

Change Link Category

To Set or Change the Category of a Link, perform the follow these steps:

  1. Select Library from the Modules menu.
  1. Select the desired Link Assets use the SHIFT or CTRL keys to select multiple assets
  2. Click the Launch Audio Utility button
  3. Select Add/Change Category
  4. Select the Category from the drop-down.
  5. Select Go!

 

Configure Sponsors and Products fields to Sync with GSelector

To Configure Sponsors and Products to Sync with GSelector, perform the follow these steps:

  1. In GSelector go to Tools | Global Settings | User Defined tab
  2. Name one of the User Defined fields Sponsors
  3. Name one of the User Defined fields Products
  4. Restart the GSelector Integration Services in the Startup Manager
  5. Go to a link in GSelector and add/change/delete values from these new fields. For multiple sponsors or products, use a semi colon to separate the values. (Example: Sponsor1;Sponsor2). Zetta should get the change and should have saved the sponsors and products fields
  6. Go to a link in Zetta and add/change/delete the values in the sponsors/products fields. GSelector should get the change and should have saved the sponsor and product in the new fields

See the Marks Editor section for details on editing the audio file.

To import multiple audio assets into the Library, see the Media Import Utility section of the Tools menu of this guide.

 

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