6 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.

What releases of DIVArchive does DIVAdirector support?

DIVAdirector 5.4 supports DIVArchive 7.4 and later.

Can DIVAdirector 5.4 list all component files of a DIVArchive Complex Object?

Currently DIVAdirector can list all complex object component files.

Can DIVAdirector 5.4 restore any component file of a DIVArchive Complex Object?

Complex object support is currently implemented in 5.4.1.

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 Oracle DIVArchive Partial File Restore?

DIVArchive Operation Drop Folders 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 Transcode Service?

Vantage and Flip Factory are both supported through their API interfaces. Additional transcoders are supported (such as FFMpeg) given that their command line interfaces will provide DIVAdirector with the frames and metadata required. These command line interfaces are generally accessed through custom scripts, but they can be interfaced with directly as well if the parameters are supplied correctly.