Using the MetaSync Publisher Window to Create XML Files
MetaSync Publisher icon
To use the MetaSync Publisher window to create XML files:
1.  Open the MetaSync Publisher window by doing one of the following:
  (Windows) Click the Start button, and select Programs > Avid > MetaSync Publisher.
  (Macintosh) Navigate to Macintosh HD/Applications, and then double-click MetaSync Publisher.
  (Windows only) Double-click the MetaSync Publisher icon on the desktop. The icon is created by the MetaSync Publisher installation program.
The MetaSync Publisher window opens.
  (Windows only) A Java command-line window remains open in the background when MetaSync Publisher is running.
2.  Specify the information in the following table:
XML File Options
Option
Description
File Options

AAF Source File
The file or files that were exported from the Avid editing application. Click the Browse button to locate the files you want to process.
Click the Remove button to delete one or more selected files.
Output Directory
The folder in which you want to save the XML files. Click the Browse button to locate the folder or to create a new folder. If you do not specify an output folder, MetaSync Publisher creates an XML file in the folder that contains the source file.
Extract All Enhancements
(Default) Select this option to extract enhancements from all Meta tracks.
Track Options

Specify Meta Track
Select this option to specify one Meta track from which to extract enhancements. Type the name of the Meta track as it appears in sequence's Timeline.
Enhancement Options

By Type
Select this option to specify the Type of enhancement to extract: ITV, Opaque, or another Type that is specified in the enhancement.
By Type and Sub-type
Select this option to specify both the Type and Sub-type. For Sub-type, specify SMPTE-363M, Opaque, or another Sub-type that is specified in the enhancement.
Log Options

Log File Location
Displays the default location for the log file. Click the Browse button to specify a new location.
Details
Select this option to include complete information in the log file.
3.  Click the Extract button.
MetaSync Publisher extracts the necessary information and creates an XML file in the folder that is specified in the Output Directory field. The file keeps the same name as the AAF file but uses the file name extension .xml. You can then transfer this file to another application for further processing.
If you have not specified an output directory, MetaSync Publisher creates the XML file in the folder that contains the source file.
MetaSync Publisher displays a message box that reports either an XML file was created or an error has occurred. Click the View Log button to view the log file, or click OK.
See Also
Creating an XML File by Dragging an AAF File (Windows Only)

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