Check Your System Status and Access the Online Manual
The System Modes and Documentation Area provides essential controls and indicators related to the Auro-3D Encoder Service, as well as quick access to global settings, help resources, and the online manual. These tools are located in the top-right corner of the application interface and offer an overview of the system’s operational mode and configuration environment.
Figure 3.9 – 1 | System Modes and Documentation Area
1.1 System Modes
The System Modes indicator displays the current operational mode of the Auro-3D Encoder. Two modes are available: Local Mode and Remote Mode. Local Mode indicates that the Auro-3D Encoder Service is running on the same computer as the User Interface. Remote Mode means that only the User Interface is active locally, while the encoder service operates on a remote machine. For more details on configuring and accessing the remote encoder service, refer to Chapter 4.3, “Access the Encoder Server Remotely.”
1.2 Global Settings
The Global Settings button, represented by a wrench-shaped icon, opens the Global Settings window. This panel centralizes key options that affect global system behavior, including automatic loudness calculation, metadata handling, and metadata management. The Global Settings apply across all projects and encoding sessions.
Figure 3.9 – 2 | Global Settings Window
2.1 Auto Calculate Loudness
When enabled, this option automatically measures the loudness of every newly added source before encoding. When disabled, loudness measurement does not occur unless a normalization option is active in the configuration. If normalization is enabled, loudness is still calculated during encoding, even when Auto Calculate Loudness is off. Additionally, enabling the Measure Output option in Auro-Codec or Convert configurations always forces loudness measurement of the output file, regardless of the global setting.
2.2 Copy Metadata from File
When this option is enabled, the system automatically scans each newly added source for metadata, such as artist, album, or track information. The extracted metadata is then populated in the corresponding fields within the Metadata Tab of the Source Edit View, ensuring consistent and efficient data transfer from the source files into the encoding metadata workflow.
2.3 Metadata Management Table
The Metadata Management Table controls which metadata types are included or excluded in the final encodings. Metadata can originate from the source file when the Copy Metadata from File option is enabled, or it can be defined manually through the Default column. Default values entered here are automatically applied to all encodings, providing a uniform metadata structure across outputs.
The table is divided into three main columns:
• Excluded: Lists metadata fields that are not currently included in the final encoding.
• Included: Displays metadata fields that will be embedded in the encoded files.
• Default: Provides editable fields where default metadata values can be specified for consistent application across all encodings.
Four control buttons manage the metadata inclusion and exclusion process:
• Add: Moves the selected metadata field from the Excluded column to the Included column.
• Add All: Transfers all available metadata fields to the Included column at once.
• Remove: Moves the selected metadata field from the Included column back to the Excluded column.
• Remove All: Clears the Included column entirely, excluding all metadata from being embedded in the final encodings.
1.3 Quick Look Window
The Quick Look button, represented by a question mark icon, opens a brief interactive guide summarizing the encoding process. This carousel includes four short tutorial videos that demonstrate the essential workflow: adding a source, selecting a configuration, defining the output name, and starting the encoding. It provides a concise reference for new users or quick refreshers for experienced operators.
1.4 Link to Manual Button
The Link to Manual button, shown as a book-shaped icon, opens the online Auro-3D Encoder Manual in the default web browser. This link provides direct access to the most recent documentation, ensuring up-to-date reference material is always available for all features and workflow details.
