When outputting files to a format that supports Broadcast Wave File Cart Chunk information, dcsTools Audio Importer will write information available from the source file that can be mapped to Cart Chunk Post Timer identifiers. Under normal circumstances, this mechanism will work fine for most users.
Occasionally, programs utilizing Post Timer information expect certain source file information be mapped to a Post Timer field that is different than what dcsTools Audio Importer does as a default. The field mappings are stored in the dcsTools Audio Import Service configuration file, which is named "AISConfig.xml" and is an XML file type. The file is located in the directory in which dcsTools Audio Importer is installed.
Default Post Timer Mapping
Below is a representation of the default mapping of Post Timer section of the configuration file. This section typically is near the end of the file.
<timers>
<timer name="begin" id="0" value="AUDs"/>
<timer name="end" id="1" value="AUDe"/>
<timer name="aux" id="2" value="SEC1"/>
<timer name="fade" id="3" value="SEC2"/>
<timer name="intro" id="4" value="INT "/>
<timer name="outro" id="5" value="OUT "/>
<timer name="hookstart" id="6" value="MRK1"/>
<timer name="hookend" id="7" value="MRK2"/>
</timers>
Changing Default Post Timer Mapping
To make changes in the default Post Timer mapping, follow these steps:
1.Stop the dcsTools Audio Import Service using either the dcsTools Audio Import Manager or directly in the Windows Services applet. Optionally, you may wish to make a backup copy of the configuration file before editing.
2.Open the "AISConfig.xml" file in a text editor.
3.Make any changes you need to make in the "value" field associated with the timer name you want to remap. Ensure that all values you change are exactly 4 characters in length. Note that some of the values are only 3 characters with a trailing space to make a total of 4 characters.
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Values are case-sensitive. When remapping a value, make sure that you copy the value field exactly as it appears in the original location. Be careful not to have the same value identifier mapped to more than one value field - results will be unpredictable. |
4.Once you are satisfied with your changes, save them back to the configuration file.
5.Restart the dcsTools Audio Import Service using either the dcsTools Audio Import Manager or directly in the Windows Services applet.
6.Test your changes by importing a file and verifying your changes work as you intended.
