Creating a remote insert job for the CineX Agent in CineXtools

Owned by Charles D'Autremont
Last updated: Dec 21, 2023 by Noah Chamow
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CineXtools allows the user to create an archive (zip file) containing an insert template plus the media needed for the insert(s). Regardless of platform, the file contains the source media for the patch plus a cxt_agent.cxt file that contains all the actions that will be performed with the source media.

Instructions

  1. In CineXtools, set up the insert just as you normally would, either in the main Insert tab or in the Multi-insert tab. Once you have previewed the insert(s) and are happy with them

  2. Select “Export File Insert Task” from the File menu.

    The following window will open up:

    containing “task name”, “Zip Archive Path” and “password (optional)” fields.

  3. Select “Zip archive path” which will open the file open dialog. Select a destination folder and then enter a name in the dialog name field. We suggest a meaningful name, such as purpose of update, date/time, etc. Eg remove_boom_mic_scene_23B_05142020_1532. This field will also become the Zip archive file name.

  4. Press save to save the file name and path. When the dialogue box is closed, CineXtools will create the archive containing the media and cxt_agent.cxt file, which can then be sent to the end user.

  5. Send the zip file to the third party performing the patch. If it is the third party’s first time receiving an update, the Remote Insert Agent will need to be installed to perform the patch. Download links and installation instructions may be found here: Remote Insert Agent - Quickstart Guide

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