Viz Ticker User Guide
Version 4.1 | Published January 22, 2024 ©
Quick Start Guide
This section lists the steps required to set up and use a basic Viz Ticker carousel. Each of the steps is described in more detail in the following sections of this User Guide.
Prepare All Systems
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Start Viz Artist and set On Air.
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Make sure that the Media Sequencer is running.
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Start Ticker Wizard and delete any existing carousels or output channels. These must be deleted before setting up a new Ticker System, see Ticker Carousels Panel and Output Channels Panel.
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Make sure that Ticker Service is running (only required for scrolling carousels).
Set Up a Carousel in Ticker Wizard
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Connect Ticker Wizard to Viz Engine (Viz Engine Connection Frame).
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Click Select Scene to select the carousel scene (Main Panel).
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Click Create Scrolling/Flipping Carousel and select the carousel and templates you require (Wizards).
Use a Carousel in Viz Ticker Client
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Start Viz Ticker Client.
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Select the <CarouselName> tab (Carousel Specific Panel).
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Create new messages by clicking New Message or New Template Element.
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Edit the contents of each message in the Elements Editor.
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Move the new messages to the Carousel List.
Activate the System
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In Viz Ticker Client, select the CONTROL tab (Control Panel). This is only visible if the Viz Ticker Client Startup Parameters include -control on.
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Set Ticker System Main to On.
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Set Program Main to On.
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Take the carousel on air by setting <CarouselName> Main to On. This button is available in the <CarouselName> tab and the CONTROL tab. Your ticker carousel should now be displayed in the rendering window.