Automation Command Events
Automation Command Events
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The APEX scheduling system requires the use of basic commands. These commands have different functions and are used in different scheduling situations.
Understanding the purpose and function of these commands is critical for the proper use of the automation system.
NOTE: These Events can be viewed and used in Clocks, as well as in the Play Schedule screen.
START TIME: FLOAT VS TIMED
START TIME: FLOAT VS TIMED
You may select either Float or Timed for any event. Enter the start time in this box MM:SS (Min:Sec).
FLOAT: events will play in the order that it is scheduled.
IMPORTANT: Only FBREAKs float according to the time entered in the field.
Select event
Enter any additional info specific for event, such as start time & length of event.
Add or Insert event in list
TIMED: event will play at a designated time and interrupt whatever may be currently playing & start the event.
Select event
Enter any additional info specific for event if necessary
Enter start time of event
Add or Insert event in list
SOURCE ~ SOURCE SWITCHER EVENT
Used to play a channel on the Bridge for a set period of time. This can be for an audio source that comes into any of the 16 audio channel inputs on the Bridge docking station.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Source Switcher Events are AUDIO ONLY. It doesn't utilize closure commands such as Liners, ID's or Commercial Breaks.
click on the Source
enter in the audio channel (1 - 16)
enter length
enter in a Start Time MM:SS if Timed event
click on Add to add it to the end of the hour, or Insert to insert it into list
SONG ~ MUSIC SONG CATEGORY
Type M music files may be categorized into 1 of 20 different music categories in the Library screen. Once files have been categorized, they may then be scheduled using the Song button.
click on the Song button
enter in a category number (1 - 21)
click on Add to add it to the end of the hour, or Insert to insert it above the selected line in the hour
IMPORTANT NOTE: Only schedule music categories that have music already assigned to them. Any category that does not have music assigned can never be scheduled.
BREAK ~ MANUAL BREAK (LIVE ASSIST ONLY)
click on the Break button
click on Add to add it to the end of the hour, or Insert to insert it above the selected line.
TBREAK ~ TIMED BREAK
When the Timed Break's start time is reached, it will fade out whatever is currently playing, and then begin playing whatever is scheduled after it in the list.
click on the Tbreak button.
enter in the length of break.
select Opt or Fill (Fill will attempt to auto-fill if under-scheduled)
enter in a Start Time MM:SS.
click on Add to add it to the end of the hour, or Insert to insert it into the selected line in the hour.
IMPORTANT: If for some reason the commercial break closure isn't received by the end of the hour, it will then drop the Floating Break and spots from the playlist and start the next hour schedule. Floating Breaks will only play if a specific closure is received.
FBREAK ~ SATELLITE HOURS
When used in a Satellite hour for commercial breaks.
When the Bridge is wired to a satellite receiver, it has the capability of receiving closures to trigger commercial breaks. Floating Breaks are the commands to enter into the schedule for these types of closures.
click on Fbreak button
enter in the length the break has been assigned by satellite service
enter in Start Time of Fbreak according to satellite clock
click on Opt or Fill
click on Add to add it to the end of the hour, or Insert to insert it into the selected line in the hour
schedule audio events if not using 3rd party traffic logs
NOTE: Start time of FBREAK MUST coincide with the start time of traffic events in 3rd party traffic!
NOTE: Start time of FBREAK MUST coincide with the start time of traffic events in 3rd party traffic!
FBREAKS ~ AUTOMATION & LIVE ASSIST HOURS
When used in clocks for the purpose of merging with 3rd party Traffic & Music logs, FBREAKs are used as 'place holders' so that traffic breaks will be placed consistently in the correct spot in the hour.
In Automation hours, FBREAKs will be IGNORED in the On Air Playlist.
In Live Assist hours, FBREAKs will act as a Manual BREAK event & STOP the playlist until the On Air operator clicks on the Start Automation button again,
Every hour has the ability to be assigned as a Satellite, Automation, Live Assist & Manual type hours. This is done in the Air Schedule screen. Each has their own function and special rules. The Air Schedule may be overridden with the command below:
Every hour has the ability to be assigned as a Satellite, Automation, Live Assist & Manual type hours. This is done in the Air Schedule screen. Each has their own function and special rules. The Air Schedule may be overridden with the command below:
MANUAL ~ MANUAL PLAY MODE
Override the Air Schedule & switch to Manual at a designated time or point in the playlist. For mixed Live & Automation or Live & Satellite audio.
To enter a Manual mode into the schedule:
click on the Manual button.
enter in a Start Time MM:SS, and whether you want it to Float or be Timed
click on Add to add it to the end of the hour, or Insert to insert it into the selected line in the hour.
ASSIST ~ LIVE ASSIST PLAY MODE
Override the Air Schedule & switch to Live Assist at a designated time or point in the playlist.
click on the Assist button.
enter in a Start Time MM:SS, and whether you want it to Float or Timed.
click on Add to add it to the end of the hour, or Insert to insert it into the selected line in the hour.
AUTOMATE ~ AUTOMATION PLAY MODE
Override the Air Schedule & switch to Automation at a designated time or point in the playlist.
click on the Automate button.
enter in a Start Time MM:SS, and whether you want it to Float or be Timed.
click on Add to add it to the end of the hour, or Insert to insert it into the selected line in the hour.
SATELLITE ~ SATELLITE PLAY MODE
Override the Air Schedule & switch to Satellite at a designated time or point in the playlist.
Satellite mode is different than a Source Switcher event in that it is able to accept and utilize closures for things like commercial breaks, station ID's, & Liners.
click on the Satellite button.
select the source channel to play.
select the jock folders to play from.
enter in a Start Time MM:SS, and whether you want it to Float or be Timed.
click on Add to add it to the end of the hour, or Insert to insert it into the selected line in the hour.
GAME ~ START AUTOMATED GAME
Schedule an Automated Game to start at a specific time or point in the playlist:
click on the Game button.
Select the source channel that the game will play on.
Select the game from the list of pre-made game schedules
More information can be found in the Create, Edit & Name Games section on how to create and operate the Ball Game feature.
END GAME ~ END AUTOMATED GAME
This event, when scheduled, will end the game at a designated time from the On Air Playlist.
click on the End Game button.
enter in a Start Time MM:SS, and whether you want it to Float or be Timed.
click on Add to add it to the end of the hour, or Insert to insert it into the selected line in the hour.
More information can be found in the Create, Edit & Name Games section on how to create and operate the Ball Game feature.
NOTE
Useful for giving a Live DJ a cue or note about what to say at a designated time. An example may be for the DJ to read a specific spot or promo at the given break.
click on the Note button.
enter in the custom text in the Note box.
click on Add to add it to the end of the hour, or Insert to insert it into the selected line in the hour.
DROP ~ TIMED DROP
Used in Automation, or Music hours. It is an alternative to the Timed Break command. When scheduled, it will let the currently playing audio file finish playing, and then drop the extra audio files that were scheduled beyond the Timed Drop.
click on Drop button
enter in a Start Time MM:SS
set as Timed, so it will drop all overscheduled events after the Drop
click on Add to add it to the end of the hour, or Insert to insert it into the selected line in the hour.
IMPORTANT: Every hour has an AUTOMATIC drop unless overridden by a PUSH, PULL or combination PUSH/PULL Clock.
COMMAND ~ RS232 COMMAND
This command allows the user to send a serial command from the On-Air PC to another device.
More specific information on how to setup and use the function can be found in the Logic Outputs and Serial Control Commands portion of the Bridge Switcher Hardware section in the manual.
NON-EXIST ~ NON-EXISTING AUDIO FILE
Schedule an audio file to play that hasn't yet been imported into the Library.
It is critical that the audio file that is scheduled has a cart number that matches the cart number of the file that will be created. Otherwise it will skip the scheduled file.
click on the Non-exist button.
add a cart number to the cartnum box.
enter in a length for which the audio file will have once it is recorded. Doesn't need to be exact time, this time is to help gauge how full the hour has been scheduled.
enter in a title.
enter in a type for the file in the last box.
enter in a Start Time MM:SS, and whether you want it to Float or be Timed.
click on Add to add it to the end of the hour, or Insert to insert it into the selected line in the hour.
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