Saving a Maestro Graphic
There are two methods for saving your graphic:
• Edit and save the graphic without adding it to a story. This action creates a special Maestro asset type called an item. An item contains a reference to the Maestro page and control values. When you open an item, the parent page is loaded with all parameter values and rendering settings. You can then add the graphic to a story.
Two MediaCentral UX system settings affect how a graphic is saved:
• “Save item in asset DB”: When this setting is selected, the Save button is displayed at the bottom of the Maestro Browser window. You must manually save the graphic before the drag-and-drop button (puzzle-piece button) is displayed. The asset type changes from PAGE to ITEM. You can then drag the button to a story.
When this setting is deselected, only the puzzle-piece button is displayed. You can drag the button to the story, but you can save the graphic only after you open it from the story. The asset type remains PAGE.
• “Create new item on edit”: This setting is displayed only if the “Save item in asset DB” setting is selected. If selected, a new item is created when you edit and save a graphic already added to a story..
To open the Maestro system settings:
1. Sign in to MediaCentral UX as an administrator.
2. Select System Settings from the Layout selector.
The System Settings layout opens.
3. In the Settings pane select Maestro.
The Details pane displays the Maestro settings.
4. In the Details pane, specify the settings described above.
5. Click Apply to save your new settings or click Revert to replace changed information with the previously saved settings.
For information on other Maestro system settings, see the
Avid MediaCentral Platform Services Installation and Configuration Guide.
