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This section contains more detailed background information on a number of key subjects that will help
you to gain a better understanding of how XStudio works.
Studying these sections is not absolutely necessary, but it will make it much easier for you to use
XStudio more efficiently and effectively.
If you are new to XStudio, we recommend you review the topic on Programming XStudio, which
discusses the concepts and provides practical examples. The Keyboard Shortcuts topic is useful for
operators.
5.1 Automation Database Maintenance
The automation database is a set of data tables referred to as the XStudio Database. These tables
store tasks, actions, the external resources used by tasks, scheduled events, song title and artist
information, and broadcast log historical information.
If your use of XStudio requires an audio switcher, the need to perform automated tasks like updating a
switcher or playing breaks in a satellite format, or the use of scheduled events, you will be working with
one or more of the data tables.
5.1.1 Common Table Display Functionality
Each of the automation database table maintenance areas shares some characteristics and interface
controls, which are documented in this topic. Some functionality discussed in this section may not be
available in some maintenance displays because the functionality is not applicable for that
maintenance area.
Data Display
All database tables are displayed in tabular format - rows of information, each containing columns of
individual record field information (properties). The display of records for a given table can be
manipulated in a number of different ways to organize or limit information that is shown. Information
can be sorted, grouped and filtered for ease of working with specific data records. Additionally,
individual columns in the table can be moved and resized to suit your needs.
XStudio does not "remember" data display layout settings from one session to
the next. When re-opened, tables will display the information in the application
default sort order and column layout.
Sorting Data
As a default, most database tables are shown in what's known as "sorted order". This means that the
data is organized, generally alphabetically, based on a particular column (field). The sort order,
ascending or descending, can be modified on demand. Columns that are a part of the current sort
order contain a small triangular mark pointing either up or down to indicate the column's sort direction.
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