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Template Builder User Guide

Version 1.3 | Published July 26, 2021 ©

Introduction

Template Builder is a web application for building customized templates using the scene import feature or using existing templates from Viz Pilot's Template Wizard.

This guide shows you how to customize templates.

Info: A key feature is that you can add custom HTML panels to templates, giving full control over the template using custom scripting and logic.

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Workflow

The basic workflow from graphics design to a working template is as follows:

  • Scenes are made in Viz Artist. A template can contain multiple scenes categorized under different variants.

  • Objects in the scene that you wish to make editable in the finished template are given the appropriate control plugins.

  • Once the scenes above have been imported, templates are made in Template Wizard.

  • The templates are saved in the Pilot system and are available to Template Builder.

  • In Template Builder, a template can be opened, edited/customized, and previewed. It's also possible to create a new template using the scene import feature.

  • The template is saved in the Pilot system and is made available to the newsroom and control room systems.

  • The graphics template can be filled with content, including text, numbers, images, videos, websites and maps. The template is saved in the Viz Pilot system, creating a data element that is added to the newsroom story.

  • The Viz Pilot operator monitors the newsroom playlist (rundown) and plays the graphics on-air at the correct time in the broadcast.

Note: The changes made to a template in Template Builder will not be available in the template in Template Wizard.

Related Documents

The templates customized in Template Builder can be used by other Viz products such as Viz Pilot Edge, Viz Story and Viz Multiplay.

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