MANUAL FOR THE SETUP32 UTILITY

NewsReady32 Setup Utility (version 2.0) allows for in-depth configuration of the NewsReady32 system.  With this utility you can create folders to organize data, configure the PCapture compression, customize individual users, and adjust global settings for all users.  You will never have to touch an INI or $config file again!

Any displayed information will be preserved when clicking between tab sections, but remember to save any changes on that particular tab before exiting the program.  Clicking Save in User Configuration will not save the data on the Custom Folders tab.

To Run the Setup32 Utility:

1.                  From the desktop double-click on the “My Computer” icon.

2.                  Double-click the server drive containing the WireReady software.

3.                  Double-click the Wire folder.

4.                  Double-click the Install folder.

5.                  Double-click the Setup32 file.

SECTION 1 – CUSTOM FOLDERS

            This section allows you to create or remove custom folders to organize the files in NewsReady32.  You can also restrict any folder so it can only be viewed from the AudioLog or the FileLog.  Click on the Custom Folders tab at the top to perform any of the following tasks:

To Add Custom Folders:

1.                  Click on the entry box for the Folder Name.

2.                  Type the name of the new folder.

3.                  Click on the entry box for the Path.

4.                  Type the path name to locate this folder, i.e. W:\Archived Audio.

5.                  Click the Save button.

Note:  If the folder has previously been created by way of the “My Computer” icon, then the path name you enter must match the exact path that has already been created.  If this is a brand new folder, then clicking Save will automatically create the subdirectory.

To Modify Custom Folders:

1.         Click on the folder you wish to modify.

2.         Click on the Modify button.

3.         Type a new folder name or path in the entry boxes.

4.         Click the Save button.

To Remove Custom Folders:

1.                  Click on the folder you wish to delete.

2.                  Click on the delete button.

Note:  This will not remove the subdirectory.  It only removes the folder from the list that appears in NewsReady32.  No files contained within this folder will actually be deleted from the server.

To Limit the Viewing of Folders to the AudioLog or FileLog:

1.         Click on the button labeled “Configure Audio/Text Only Folders”.

2.         Click on the folder you wish to restrict.

3.         Click on the appropriate button:  “Set As Audio” or “Set As Text”.

4.         Repeat this process for any folder.

5.         Click on the “Save and Exit” button.

Note:  If you do not restrict the viewing of a folder, then it will be available in the FileLog and AudioLog.

Another Method to Limit the Viewing of Folders to the AudioLog or FileLog:

1.         Click on the button labeled “Configure Audio/Text Only Folders”.

2.         For AudioLog folders click on the entry box in the Audio Only Folders section.

3.         Type the name of the folder.  The available folders are listed at the far left.

4.         Click the Add button.

5.         For FileLog folders follow the same procedure using the entry box and Add button in the Text Only Folders section.

6.         Click on the “Save and Exit” button.

To Add Sub Folders to an AudioLog or FileLog folder:

1.         Double-click on the "My Computer" icon on the desktop.

2.         Double-click on the WireReady server drive, i.e. W:.

3.         Double-click on the folder that needs sub-folders, i.e. Archived Audio.

4.         From the Menu bar click on File, then New, then Folder.

5.         Type a name for the new folder, then strike Enter.

6.         Repeat this process for any other needed sub-folders.

Note:  Any files that are already located in the original folder must be moved into one of the sub-folders in order to appear in the FileLog or AudioLog.

To Remove a Folder from the AudioLog list:

1.         Click on the button labeled “Configure Audio/Text Only Folders”.

2.         From the list of Audio Only Folders, click on a folder.

3.         Click on the Remove button.

4.         Repeat this process for any folder.

5.         Click on the “Save and Exit” button.

Note:  This will allow a folder to be viewed in both the AudioLog and the FileLog.

To Remove a Folder from the FileLog list:

1.         Click on the button labeled “Configure Audio/Text Only Folders”.

2.         From the list of Text Only Folders, click on a folder.

3.         Click on the Remove button.

4.         Repeat this process for any folder.

5.         Click on the “Save and Exit” button.

Note:  This will allow a folder to be viewed in both the AudioLog and the FileLog.

SECTION 2 – PCAPTURE CONFIGURATION

            If you are running STS and want to send files to other stations using PCapture, you will have to set up your compression.  When configuring PCapture, it MUST be at the computer that is to run PCapture.  Otherwise Setup32 will not know what compression rates are available on the computer. 

To Configure PCapture:

1.         Click on the PCapture Configuration tab at the top.

2.         Click on the Use Compression check box.

3.         Click on the Change Format button.

4.         Click on the drop-down menu on the Format entry box, and choose the appropriate compression type.

Note:  Clear Channel customers should choose QDesign Mpeg compression.  If you are a Clear Channel customer and QDesign does not appear as an option, then contact WireReady Tech Support.

5.         Click on the drop-down menu on the Attributes entry box, and choose the correct audio format.

Note:  This must match the audio that is going to be sent over PCapture.  If the audio has been recorded at 22mhz Stereo, then 22mhz Stereo must be selected from the list.  The third number represents the amount to compress the audio.  The higher the number, the faster the transfer, but the audio will lose more quality.

6.         Click on the Save As button.

7.         Type the name to be assigned to this format, then click OK.

8.         Click on the Save Changes button.

SECTION 3 – USER CONFIGURATION

This section allows you to configure user or workstation log-ins.  It is possible to set up different operation modes, restrict specific buttons, allow multiple notepads, and change the default directories for each user individually.  If you wish to use workstation log-ins or individual log-ins to access NewsReady32 then this is the section that allows you to set up those options.  When making changes to an existing user, that user must be logged out of NewsReady32.

            The STANDARD workstation log-in must be present.  If it needs to be created use the DOS Setup utility.  To run the DOS setup utility, open a DOS box, and change to the drive where NewsReady32 has been installed, i.e. W:.  Change to the \wire\install directory.  Type SETUP and press Enter.  Strike Enter to by-pass the opening screen.  If necessary, type the installation path, i.e. W:\Wire\, and strike Enter.  The third option on the list is User Maintenance for LAN Systems.  Use the arrow keys to highlight it and press Enter.  Strike Enter on Add User.  For the user name type in STANDARD and strike Enter.  Strike ESCape until you return to a DOS prompt.  Type EXIT to return to Windows.

            When using Setup32 remember to click on the Save button in the lower corner before moving to another section of the utility.  Click on the User Configuration tab at the top to perform any of the following tasks:

To Create Workstation or User Names:

1.                  Click on the User Configuration Page 1 tab.

2.                  Select a User Mode (Workstation or User).  "User" is only available for secure log-ins (see the Security Features section in this document).

3.                  Click on the Add User entry box and type the workstation or user name.

4.         Click the Create New User button.  

5.         Click OK on the "User Added" box.

6.         Repeat this process if necessary.

7.         Click on the Save button.

Note:  A user name cannot exceed eight characters and cannot contain spaces.

To Delete User Names:

1.         Click on the User Configuration Page 1 tab.

2.         Select a User Mode (Workstation or User).  "User" is only available for secure log-ins (see the Security Features section in this document).

3.         Click on the name in the list of users.

4.         Click the Delete User button.

5.         Click Yes when prompted if you would like to continue.

6.         Click OK when prompted that the user was deleted.

7.         Repeat this process if necessary.

8.         Click on the Save button.

To Reset a User Password:

1.         Click on the User Configuration Page 1 tab.

2.         Select a User Mode (Workstation or User).  "User" is only available for secure log-ins (see the Security Features section in this document).

3.         Click on the name in the list of users.

4.         Click the Reset Password button.

5.         Click OK when prompted that the password has been reset.

6.         Click on the Save button.

Note:  This option is only used for secure log-ins.  The password is reset to blank.  The next time the user logs in he/she will be asked to provide a password.

To Temporarily Cache Audio to the Hard Drive:

1.         Click on the User Configuration Page 1 tab.

2.         Select a User Mode (Workstation or User).  "User" is only available for secure log-ins (see the Security Features section in this document).

3.         Under the “Audio Settings” section, click on the checkbox to “Play from Temp Path”.

4.         Type the path name in the entry box, i.e. C:\Windows\Temp\NR.

5.         Type the maximum number of files for this path.

6.         Click on the Save button.

Note:  This option is typically set for OnAir computers to prevent any pause when audio is played during a newscast.

Other Custom Settings for Users (Buttons, Permissions, Defaults):

1.         Click on the User Configuration Page 1 tab.

2.         Select a User Mode (Workstation or User).  "User" is only available for secure log-ins (see the Security Features section in this document).

3.         To allow the user access to the F4, F6, F9, and/or NewsDad32 buttons, click on the appropriate checkboxes. 

Note:  This final button is only available for Enco DADpro32 users.

4.         To allow the user permission to delete text and/or audio, click on the appropriate checkboxes.

5.         In the entry boxes, type the name of the default path for the Notepad and for Recording audio, i.e. W:\templates\.

6.         Click on the Save button.

Note:  In NewsReady32 when you choose to save from the Notepad or from CoolEdit the default directory is the first path the computer will look to place the file.

To Configure the AT 1616L

1.         Click on the User Configuration Page 1 tab.

2.         Select Workstation for the User Mode.

3.         Select the workstation name that is connected to the AT 1616L.

4.         Enter the Port number for the location of the AT 1616L.

5.         Click on the Save button.

Note:  This option is only available in Workstation Mode.  Enter the port number that the AT 1616 is using on that particular computer. 

To Copy the Configuration Settings from One User to Another:

1.         Click on the User Configuration Page 1 tab.

2.         Select a User Mode (Workstation or User).  "User" is only available for secure log-ins (see the Security Features section in this document).

3.         Click on the name in the list of users that has the configuration you wish to copy.

4.         Click the “Copy to Standard” button.

5.         A Warning will appear explaining that the settings for the Standard workstation/user will be overwritten.  Click Yes, then OK to overwrite the Standard settings.

6.         Click on the name in the list of users that you wish to copy to.

7.         Click the “Load From Standard” button.

8.         A dialog box will be displayed that provides you with the opportunity to copy the configuration files and/or the searches.  Make your choice and click the Start button.

9.         Click OK when prompted that the synchronization is complete.

10.       Click on the Save button.

To Copy the Configuration Settings from One User to All Users:

1.         Click on the User Configuration Page 1 tab.

2.         Select a User Mode (Workstation or User).  "User" is only available for secure log-ins (see the Security Features section in this document).

3.         Click on the name in the list of users that has the configuration you wish to copy.

4.         Click the “Copy to Standard” button.

5.         A Warning will appear explaining that the settings for the Standard workstation/user will be overwritten.  Click Yes, then OK to overwrite the Standard settings.

6.         Click the “Sync ALL Users with Standard” button.

7.         A dialog box will be displayed that provides you with the opportunity to copy the configuration files and/or the searches.  Make your choice and click the Start button.

8.         Click OK when prompted that the synchronization is complete.

9.         Click on the Save button.

Note:  Take caution because this button will change the configuration settings and searches for ALL users to those that are currently set for the Standard user.

To Change the User Operation Mode:

1.         Select a User Mode (Workstation or User).  "User" is only available for secure log-ins (see the Security Features section in this document).

2          Click on the User Configuration Page 2 tab.

3.         Click on the name in the list of users.

4.         Choose the Operation Mode. 

Classic is the most common mode used.  It provides many of the standard Windows features, but restricts some options to prevent confusion for inexperienced users.

Dual Screen provides the flexibility of having two windows open at all times.  If you split the screen in Classic Mode then one of windows is always the Notepad.  This is not the case in Dual Screen Mode.

Windows Standard mode activates all the options that accompany a standard Windows program.  It is for users who are knowledgeable about Windows.  It provides the option to Cascade and Tile windows as well as minimize, maximize, or close windows.

5.         Click on the Save button.

 WARNING:  Standard Mode should only be used by Advanced Users for specialized functions.  Not all split screens and other issues may work with Standard Mode.  CLEAR CHANNEL STATIONS CANNOT USE STANDARD MODE AS IT CAN INTERFERE WITH CUSTOMIZED FEATURES IN THE PRODUCT MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR CLEAR CHANNEL STATIONS.

Other Custom Settings for Users (Split screen and Multiple screens):

1.         Select a User Mode (Workstation or User).  "User" is only available for secure log-ins (see the Security Features section in this document).

2.         Click on the User Configuration Page 2 tab.

3.         Click on the name in the list of users.

4.         To change the Split Screen Orientation, click on either Horizontal or Vertical.

5.         To Allow Multiple Screens, click on Notepads, FileLogs, AudioLogs, and/or Wire Browsers.

Note:  Multiple FileLogs, AudioLogs, and WireBrowsers are only available in Windows Standard Mode.

6.         Enter the number of Notepads you wish to allow.  Ten is the maximum.

7.         Click on the Save button.

To Display Stories in the Wire Browser in All Caps:

1.         Select Workstation for the User Mode.

2.         Click on the User Configuration Page 2 tab.

3.         Click on the name in the list of users.

4.         Click on the checkbox for Browser in Caps.

5.         Click on the Save button.

Note:  This option is only available in Workstation Mode.

To Lockdown Workstations or Users to the Standard Settings:

            This feature allows the administrator to have uniform settings for fonts, columns, and WireBrowser searches.  Any or all users may be locked down to this standard configuration.  The lockdown does not prevent users from making changes, but will reset back to the standard settings when they log out of NewsReady32 

1.         Select a User Mode (Workstation or User).  "User" is only available for secure log-ins (see the Security Features section in this document).

2.         Click on the User Configuration Page 2 tab.

3.         Click on the name in the list of users.

4.         Click on the checkbox for Lockdown Wire Browser Search in order to prevent users from changing the list of standard browser F2 searches.

5.         Click on the checkbox for Config File Lockdown Enable in order to prevent users from changing fonts and columns.

6.         Click on the Save button.

Note:  The Standard user (or workstation) must also have these checkboxes marked for the lockdown feature to work.

SECTION 4 – SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

            This section controls global settings for NewsReady32.  To access the settings click on the System Configuration tab at the top.  Remember to click on the Save button before moving to another section of the utility.  An explanation of each available option follows:

Notepad

Open Mode Advanced:        When you choose F10 (Open) the standard Windows Open dialog box will be displayed for you to locate and choose the file.  You may be required to navigate through folders.

Open Mode Simple:             When you choose F10 (Open) a window will be displayed requesting a file name.  You must know the name of the file.

                                                Note:  Simple mode is most often used because typically the only files that are opened from the Notepad are Templates.

Backup                                   When this option is checked the Notepad file will be automatically saved if the computer is locked up.  The data can then be recovered.

Tab = Space                          When this option is checked the Tab key will cause the cursor to jump five spaces.  When this option is unchecked, the Tab key will act as it does in a typical word processor.  Each time it is struck the cursor will jump to the next half-inch marker.

Double Enter                         When this option is checked the Notepad is set for Double Space.  Each time the Enter key is struck the cursor will jump down two lines.  When this option is unchecked the Notepad is set for Single Space.

Alerts

Enable Alerts                         When this option is checked the Alerts are enabled.  Alerts are created by searches on the wire capture computer, and show as red text at the bottom of Newsready32.

Repeat Alert                          When this option is checked the Audible alarm will sound repeatedly until it is shut off.  When this option is unchecked the Audible alarm will only sound when the alert is first received.

Enable Sound                        When this option is checked the Audible alarm is active.

Alert Duration                        This is the number of seconds between audible alerts.  The Repeat Alert checkbox must be selected for this to work.

Security Features

Secure login                          When this option is checked a user may log-in at any workstation with his name and password.  His configuration and searches follow him to any computer.  When this option is unchecked a standard workstation name is typically assigned to each computer, and the configuration and searches are attached to that workstation.

Instant Messaging

Enable Instant Messaging    This option enables the instant messaging function.  A user can send a message to another user.  Secure log-ins must be used in order to use this feature.

Message Delay                     This is the number of seconds to delay between checking for new instant messages.

SECTION 5 – WINCAP CONFIGURATION

            This section is used to set up the wire services for the WinCap program.  Up to eleven wire services can be configured here.  Remember to click the Save button before exiting the program.  An explanation of each available option follows:

To Set up the Wire Services:

1.         Click on the WinCap Configuration tab.

2.         Click on the WinCap Config Page 1 tab.

3.         Under the Section labeled "Service 1" use the drop-down triangle to select the first wire service subscribed to.

4.         Enter the COM port number for the port that receives that particular wire service.

5.         Use the drop-down triangle to choose the baud rate for that wire service.

6.         Use the drop-down triangle to choose the corresponding parity for that wire service.

            N = None; O = Odd; E = Even; M = Mark; S = Space (M and S are rarely used).

7.         Use the drop-down triangle to choose the data bits for that wire service (5, 6, 7, or 8).

8.         Use the drop-down triangle to choose the stop bits for that wire service (1 or 2).

9.         Repeat this process for each additional wire service subscribed to.

Note:  If you are unsure of these settings contact your wire service.

10.       The WinCap Config Page 2 tab provides for six additional wire services.

11.       Mark the checkbox in the Logging section on Page 1 to enable a text file to be created that lists the time, date, and headline of each story as it is received.  The log will also show when WinCap was started and each wire service was initialized.  The log is saved to [server drive]:\wire\wcapture\log\filename.log.  The filename is in the format MM-DD-YYYY.log. For example, 06-14-2001.LOG

12.       Change the path to the capture file if necessary in the "Capture File Location" entry box.

13.       Click the Save button before exiting.