51.3.1.2 Sync Files Stored in a Cloud-device

This tab consists of all parameters related to synchronizing high- and low-resolution video files stored on specific meta devices.
The maximum number of cloud devices to manage is set at 200.

AS_serv_SyncFromCD

Delete media entry if the file doesn't exist: If enabled, all the asset forms associated with video files stored in the path are processed during the synchronization. The association will be removed if the asset form is associated with a non-existent video file.

Update the total duration of the files: If enabled (suggested), the duration of video files will be read and updated within the database. If disabled, video file durations won't be read, thus speeding up the synchronization process.

NB: Please note that even if this parameter is disabled, the duration of newly created assets will be read anyway.
If the asset SOM and EOM durations are shorter than the actual duration of the imported file, the asset duration will not be updated. You can insert a "Reset logical marks" action after the MediaInfo action in the relevant T-workflow to align the asset SOM and EOM to the physical marks of the asset.

The link also files with long names: Files with filenames longer than the system restriction would be synchronized if enabled. The length restriction depends on whether automation is used:
automation is used / maximum length is 32 characters
automation is not used / full length is 250 characters
NB: Please note that in addition to this option, a renaming option (e.g. ID, leading characters, unique code) can also be used to rename files exceeding the maximum length with shorter names.

Do not calculate the physical duration of files: If enabled, Etere ActiveSync will not attempt to retrieve the duration of synchronized files.
NB: This option is useful when the retrieval takes too long or the duration -and other data- is imported from a descriptive XML file.

The process also files without extension: If enabled, Etere ActiveSync would attempt to calculate the duration of files without extension.

Link files through asset title: If enabled, the synchronization process would link asset files through the asset title or file name without a file extension. If there is no asset in the archive, the asset tab will be created with the asset description as the file name.
NB: To link assets with a filename longer than 32 characters, the option "Link also files with long names" must be enabled.

Link the video files by External ID: During file synchronization, enable this option to link video files to assets through the External ID. This option is useful when synchronizing asset files for disaster recovery. The import process would sync asset files based on the asset's "External ID" field in the Asset Repository table exported in "Export standard XML Assets Full".

Insert code name also in the asset's description field: If enabled, the code will be inserted in the description field in the new asset forms.

Filters of files to exclude: Enter the names of files to ignore when synchronizing files from any cloud device. Multiple filters can be specified and separated by semicolons: 
*.MOV; *.AVI 
NB: Filters can also be entered for specific cloud-device paths, as explained in the next chapter.

Default new assets type: Insert the type (e.g. COMM, NEWS, TRAILER, etc.) assigned as default type to assets created by Etere Active Sync.

When to check db files: Specify when the synchronization will start. Possible values are:
- Always: Activesync service loops continuously until it is stopped manually, but still waiting for the amount of time set in the Loop creation parameter between a loop and the next one.
- List of times: Write one or more times separated by a ';' (e.g., 06:00; 10:30; 17:45). Activesync service will scan the files in the configured paths only in these specific times.

T-Workflow to launch when a media is associated with an asset: Select the T-workflow to be found when an asset form is associated with an existing video file.
NB: This T-workflow can also be set in Etere Configuration > Configuration Editor > T-Workflow > Default T-workflows > Media is associated with an asset.

T-Workflow to launch when a media is removed from an asset: Indicate the T-workflow to be found when an association between an asset form and an existing video file is removed.
NB: This T-workflow can also be set in Etere Configuration > Configuration Editor > T-Workflow > Default T-workflows > Media is removed from an asset.