User`s guide

BCWS
You may need to consult the AvidNews System Operations Manual for specific
information on the Avstar server or various system operations related to the
news server.
Setup Tasks on the Avstar NRCS Server
In /etc/hosts file, add the IP address/ethernet address for BCServer(s),
devices, and BCWS(s).
If you’re upgrading from MCS, you may have to remove device information for
machines (CGs, and so on) from the /site/config file. See your installation
guide for information on what changes to make if upgrading.
Create a monitor server for each show.
In the System Map story, add an entry for each show.
In the System Map story, also add a device list.
Create composite and event list queues.
These tasks are described in subsequent chapters of this book.
Assign a form to the composite and event list queues. This is for viewing these
lists on the news system.
Set up the default BCWS form.
In the system resource stories, define styles for device commands.
These tasks are described in subsequent chapters of this book.
Setup Tasks on the Broadcast Control Server
In BCServer autostart.ini file, add an entry for each device. This file is in:
Program files/Avid/Broadcast Control System.
Add device manager profiles for all production devices.
These tasks are described in subsequent chapters of this
book.
Adding New Shows or Devices
After the initial setup, you may need to add shows or new devices to your
system. To do this, you will have to do only some of the setup tasks listed above.