6. File Versioning
Only in PHOTON v10
Last updated
Only in PHOTON v10
Last updated
Description
A file versioning system allows PHOTON users to automatically specify which version of a file will be linked to a Timeline’s Media Clip.
Requirement
File versions have to respect the following naming convention:
anyfilename _V###
For example, multiple versions of a media named nightsky would be named : nightsky_V001, nightsky_V002, Nightsky_V003, etc.
Settings
Select {System > Settings} or press [Alt+S] to open the Settings module.
Select the General tab of the Settings module.
Select File Manager Settings panel from the list.
Locate the Preferred section.
Activate the [Enable Preferred Version] toggle.
Activate the [Preferred Latest Version] toggle.
File Manager
Select {Show > File Manager} or press [Alt+F] to open the File Manager module.
Click on the Import New Media button to open the “Import file(s)” window
Perform a group selection of the multiple versions of the media file. (Naming convention: anyfilename _V###).
Timeline
Select {Show > Timeline} or press [Alt+T] to open the Timeline module.
Make sure the File Manager module is still open.
[Click-drag] a media file included in the version collection from the File Manager list onto the Timeline.
If the {Preferred Latest Version} toggle is activated, the latest imported version will be displayed. A star will be displayed in the clip icons indicating a newer or preferred version is in use.
Select/Unset Preferred Version in the File Manager
Navigate back to the File Manager.
Right-click on the version you want to use.
Select {set preferred} from the contextual menu. A Mario star will now indicate it is the preferred version.
OR
Select {Unset Prefered} from the contextual menu. The selection will default back to the latest version if the [Preferred Latest Version] toggle is activated or the version currently set in the clip if the [Preferred Latest Version] toggle is deactivated.
Warning: This will be applied to ALL clips using one of the media in that collection.
