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Production Locking a Queue
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Production Locking a Queue
Use a production lock on a queue when that queue is ready for broadcast and you do not want the
order of the rundown queue to be altered by other users. Production locking a queue also
prevents approved stories from being killed. Only users with the authority to order stories can
place a production lock on a queue.
When you place a production lock on a queue, "PRD" appears in the Status bar. Another user
will be told the user name of the user who has the production lock when they attempt to set the
production lock on a queue that is production locked by another session.
When you production lock a sorted queue, it permanently disables sorting. Sorting can be
reactivated only by your system administrator.
To production lock a queue:
1. Open the queue you want to work with.
For more information, see
“Opening a Queue” on page 62.
2. Select Tools > Production Lock.
The queue will remain locked until you remove the production lock (by repeating step 2).
Setting Clock for Show Timing
By default, the Show Timing Clock matches the workstation time. The Set Clock option allows a
user to change the time, which may need to be done in the control room prior to the on-air timing
of a show.
To set the clock, do the following:
1. Ensure that you have the Show Timing Clocks displayed.
For more information, see
“Displaying the Show Timing Clocks” on page 137.
2. Select Tools > Set Clock.
3. If the show is broadcast live, enter the desired time, using either 12-hour or 24-hour clock. If
the show is pre-taped, select Time to Duration. This will set the clock to zero, and it will be
activated when the first story is synchronized.
4. Click OK.