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First setup

The first time you start the application, you the will see the start-up screen.

You From here, you can either create a new configuration for a new library, load an existing configuration, or open up the documentation.

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Create new configurations

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The config file contains the global configuration of for all libraries. Here you can define the file structure and naming convention for each of the librarieslibrary.

Either You can either use the default location or set a custom location. For single users, it's probably best to use the default location. For a studio, you may want to select a place on your server where everybody everyone can access it.

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Use a preset?

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The preset will help you get started quickly by setting up the path patterns and values for you. If you are using the software for the first time, it's advisable to start begin with a predefined preset.

Click show Preview to see a preview of the folder structure and naming convention.

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Finally, complete the first step by clicking the ”let’s "let's go!" button to create the setup.

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You get will be redirected to a new page where you can choose either to ”create” create or ”loadload/import”import your libraries.

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The next steps arestep is:

  • create a new library or import existing library

  • import model file

Create new library

When you click create library a dialog will appear.

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Name

display name of your library - this can be changed later and can contain spaces

Preset

You can choose a Transcoding Preset
The presets specify the proxy creationgeneration, like thumbnails.

Library File

The library file contains all information about the configuration of the library. It can be saved on a server where everybody has access.

Library Root

Define the root location of the library data

Database

Select which database to use for library. It holds all information about the different elements. Either use a file based database (SQLite) or a server based database (e.g. PostgreSQL)

Note

The SQLite file can be saved on a server where everybody has access. It’s recommanded to use a server based database like PostgreSQL, MySQL or MariaDB.

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Go to Settings → Library to manage the library you just created.
Here you can configure your transcoding templates for the proxy creationgeneration.

Views

The different views are depending on the version that you are using.
For example: Das Element Litehas no ingest view

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