84.4.5.59 CUSTOM > GEN21 INGEST LIST XML

Import Scope
The "Gen21 Ingest List XML" import allows establishing a connection with the Gen21 web service to retrieve all information related to the scheduled events which ingest is pending. The imported file has the following characteristics:
Import process
Create a file named gen21.xml in a given path and launches the import
The file contains a list of all non-ingested assets planned for on-air (they will be imported in a given scheduling level)
Only assets scheduled on future dates are imported
In case the asset doesn't exist it will be created and then scheduled
In case the asset exist, all its performances in future alternative schedules will be removed before scheduling it on the related day
Import Parameters
Under the Import section, the following settings can be configured:

Import_custom_gen21_ingest_list_xml

•Path to create temporary XML files from web service: Specify the path
•Gen21 integration settings: Select the Gen21 configuration (i.e. web service) to be used for importing assets.
NB: Notice that Gen21 configurations are configured in "Configuration > Configuration Editor > Web > Gen21 Integration" section.
•WF to launch for new assets: Select the workflow to be attached and launched for imported assets.
•Level in which to import: Specify the scheduling level in which assets will be imported. 
Launch the import
Once all parameters have been correctly set, just press the <Import> button to launch the import operation. 
Sample file to import
The file to be imported using this method will have to the following structure in order to be correctly imported:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<GEN21_INVENTORY>
  <RESULT COMMAND="GetInventoryForAiring" CHANNEL="1">OK</RESULT>
  <MEDIA_FOR_AIRING_LIST CHANNEL="1">
    <MEDIA MediaType="Commercial">  <HOUSE_NUMBER>C62871</HOUSE_NUMBER>
      <FIRST_AIR_DATE>2013-01-01</FIRST_AIR_DATE>
    </MEDIA>
    <MEDIA MediaType="Commercial">   <HOUSE_NUMBER>C74598</HOUSE_NUMBER>
      <FIRST_AIR_DATE>2013-02-04</FIRST_AIR_DATE>
    </MEDIA>
    <MEDIA MediaType="Commercial">
 <HOUSE_NUMBER>C74599</HOUSE_NUMBER>
      <FIRST_AIR_DATE>2013-02-04</FIRST_AIR_DATE>
    </MEDIA>
    <MEDIA MediaType="Commercial">
 <HOUSE_NUMBER>C74616</HOUSE_NUMBER>
      <FIRST_AIR_DATE>2013-01-01</FIRST_AIR_DATE>
    </MEDIA>
  </MEDIA_FOR_AIRING_LIST>
</GEN21_INVENTORY>