User`s guide

Chapter 3: Preparing to Use DekoMOS
84 Pinnacle Systems DekoMOS User’s Guide
Storage Structure for Graphic Components
Because DekoMOS uses several software components installed on several hardware components,
a viable and consistent directory structure for graphics is very important. Here is a recommended
practice for DekoMOS directory setup of systems shared by reporters for browsing, editing and
preview of on-air templates.
Files that must be stored include:
Templates
The template is an entire graphic used for on-air display. Save templates separately from
design elements that are part of the graphic. A design element is one part of the graphic, and
may be fixed or replaceable. Saving the templates separately allows the DekoMOS browser to
access only the templates, rather than populating with templates and individual elements.
Within the template folder, you may have sub-folders for better organization.
Static Elements
These design elements are not meant to be modified or replaced by the DekoMOS user. An
example of a fixed element might be the station logo, or a permanent banner design. This type
of design element should be stored separately from the templates and from replaceable
elements. This folder may not have sub-folders.
Replaceable Elements
These design elements exist as dynamic components of graphics, and are meant to be altered
or replaced frequently. An example of a replaceable element might be the topical image for an
over the shoulder template. This type of design element should be stored separately from the
templates and from fixed or static elements. This folder may not have sub-folders.
To create a storage structure for DekoMOS graphic components:
1. This structure is recommended for systems intended for template design, shared storage for
NCS client access to graphics (usually stored on the DekoMOS Gateway system), and each
Deko system used for on-air playout. Create the following folders in the directory titled
DekoMOS_COMPONENTS, in the root of your system drive:
Notes: It is important to include the underscore ( _ ) symbol in place of spaces in all directory names.
Naming folders as illustrated facilitates technical support assistance.
Sometimes a single facility has several control rooms or broadcast stations and therefore broadcasts multiple
styles. In this situation, name the parent directories DekoMOS_Components_name of station or
DekoMOS_Components_name of style.
The Templates directory can contain subfolders to better organize graphics for the DekoMOS user. Those
subfolders appear in the DekoMOS Browser interface. Other folders may not have sub-folders.
2. On the DekoMOS Gateway, using Windows Explorer, share the directories with the following
properties: