7.
The file path is displayed in the
Path:
field (see figure 40,
3
on the previous page).
However, you can change or edit the playlist file path manually, if desired.
NOTE:
The path can be changed to another existing folder, but you cannot enter
new text in this field to create a new folder.
8.
Select the playlist file format from the
Format:
drop-down menu (see figure 40,
2
).
The preferred and default format is .jspf. The following formats are also supported:
.m3u, .m3u8, .pls, or .xspf.
NOTES:
•
Select the .m3u8 format if seamless playback of video clips is a requirement.
•
The path can be changed to another existing folder, but you cannot enter new
text in this field to create a new folder.
9.
Click
Save
(see figure 40,
4
). The
New
Playlist
Configuration
dialog closes and
the name of the playlist file is listed at the top of the
Playlist
.
10.
Select streams, files, and channels from the corresponding tabs in the
Browser
and
Lists
panes and drag them into the
Playlist Editor
to add content to the playlist.
Each item is assigned a track number and index (playlist order) number based on the
order it is added to the list. You can also enter the filepath directly into the
URI:
field
of the
Playlist Properties
. The playlist is automatically saved as you add or edit
items.
The playlist title, creator, track title, track duration, and URI of a currently selected clip in
the playlist are shown in the
Playlist Properties
. If an attempt is made to add an
unsupported clip, an error message (
“unsupported
file
format”
) is presented.
NOTE:
Playlist level metadata is not supported in M3U, M3U8, and PLS format playlists.
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Figure 41.
Playlist - Clip Properties
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