Using This Guide
The Avid NEXIS
®
media network provides a high-performance distributed file system that contains
high-capacity shared media storage for workgroups of connected Avid
®
editing workstations.
Symbols and Conventions
Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions:
Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action
n
A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and
strong suggestions.
c
A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to your
computer or cause you to lose data.
w
A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm. Follow the
guidelines in this document or on the unit itself when handling electrical
equipment.
n
A user tip provides a helpful hint that can aid users in getting the most from their
system.
n
A shortcut shows the user keyboard or mouse shortcuts for a procedure or
command.
>
This symbol indicates menu commands (and subcommands) in the order you
select them. For example, File > Import means to open the File menu and then
select the Import command.
This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list indicate
that you perform one of the actions listed.
(Windows), (Windows
only), (Macintosh), or
(Macintosh only)
This text indicates that the information applies only to the specified operating
system, either Windows or Macintosh OS X.
Bold font
Bold font is primarily used in task instructions to identify user interface items and
keyboard sequences.
Italic font
Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables.
Courier Bold font
Courier Bold font identifies text that you type.
Ctrl+key or mouse action
Press and hold the first key while you press the last key or perform the mouse
action. For example, C or Ctrl+drag.
| (pipe character)
The pipe character is used in some Avid product names, such as MediaCentral |
Production Management. In this document, the pipe is used in product names
when they are in headings or at their first use in text.