MetaSync Manager Command-Line Options (Windows Only)
You can run MetaSync Manager from the command line. This is useful for automating the import and validation of third-party files.
The basic syntax for the MetaSync Manager command is:
MetaSyncManager [-options] [file]
The following table lists the options.
MetaSync Manager Command Options
Option
Description
-valid
Validates the specified file.
-import
Imports the specified third-party file.
-log
Creates a log file.
-verbose
Displays messages in the Java console window.
-help
Displays Help for the MetaSyncManager command.
To run MetaSync Manager from the command line:
1.  Click Start and click Run.
A Windows Command box appears.
2.  Type cmd, and click OK.
A command-line window opens.
3.  Navigate to the folder that contains the MetaSync Manager application. For example, type:
cd: C:\Program Files\Avid\MetaSyncManager [Enter]
4.  Type the commands you want. For example, to create a log file when importing the file enhancements.aeo, type:
MetaSyncManager -import enhancements.aeo -log logfile.txt [Enter]
You can substitute any file name for logfile.txt.

Some features described in Help are available only in Avid Xpress Pro or Avid Xpress DV. For more information about Avid Free DV go to
www.avid.com.