4 Frequently Asked Questions

This chapter contains frequently asked questions.

Do Proxy Drop Folders exist and are they still usable?

Yes they still exist in this release and can be used; however, Oracle recommends using the new Transcode Service rather than Proxy Drop Folders.

Does the original proxy workflow still exist and is it still usable?

Yes the original proxy workflow still exists and is usable in this release.

Is DIVAdirector 5.3 still linked with the DIVArchive 6.5 and later APIs?

DIVAdirector 5.3 can be linked to API release 7.1 or later; however it currently only uses API release 7.1.

Can DIVAdirector 5.3 list all component files of a DIVArchive Complex Object?

Currently DIVAdirector cannot list all complex object component files.

Can DIVAdirector 5.3 restore any component file of a DIVArchive Complex Object?

Complex object support is not currently implemented in this release.

If proxies are created outside of the new transcode service, do local proxies still work the same way?

It is highly discouraged to use proxies produced outside of DIVArchive and DIVAdirector; however the Local Proxies feature still works in this release.

Do Drop Folders support Partial File Restore?

DIVArchive Operation Drop Folders do not currently support partial file restore operations.

Which file is the proxy generated from when referring to the ProxyFileExtensions parameter?

The transcoder will proxy a file with valid file extensions when a request is made to the Transcoder Source/Destination from DIVAdirector. The user selects the file in question in that case, and automated proxy generation currently remains unchanged.

Exactly what transcoders are supported by the new Transcode Service?

Currently only the Vantage transcoder is supported.