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Introduction

This help system is a reference guide for the Screen Systems (formerly SysMedia) WinCAPSQu4ntum Offline/Q-Live Subtitling Software, simply referred to as Qu4ntum throughout thetext. To get the most out of this help you should be familiar with the use of a Windows PC andstandard text processing software as well as general PC and subtitling terminology.

If you are using Qu4ntum Offline for the first time you should refer to the Gettingstarted with Qu4ntum Offline topic. If you are using Q-Live for the first time you should refer to the Getting started withQ-Live topic.

Qu4ntum Offline comes in two main flavours, Standard and Pro, determined by the license. Athird variant called Qu4ntum Lite is an introductory version that allows basic subtitle editingbut omits most of the advanced features found in the Standard and Pro packages. You can see the version number and license type of your Qu4ntum client by selecting Help :About from the main menu:

You can run multiple instances of Qu4ntum on the same machine, however additionalinstances only let you open and view subtitle files, not edit them. Multiple instances are usefulwhen copying subtitles from one file to another.

How to use this help

The help is organised into various topics with numerous cross-references between them. Youcan locate a particular topic via the list of contents or by using the search facility.

The icon at the top left of each help page indicates which version of software the topic appliesto:

Applies to Qu4ntum Offline and Q-Live

Applies to Qu4ntum Offline only (Pro/Standard/Lite versions)

Applies to Q-Live only Features specific to the Qu4ntum Pro version are indicated by (Qu4ntum Pro only) in the text. Qu4ntum Lite: Click here to see a list of Qu4ntum Offline features that are NOT supported byQu4ntum Lite. The following conventions are used throughout this help:

File : Open Menu command Toolbox->Info->File Info->Media->Wizard Toolbox button

Del Key press

Ctrl 5 Holding down one keywhile pressing another Qu4ntum makes extensive use of keyboard shortcuts to speed up operations. Unless statedotherwise, number keys, mathematic symbols, Ins (0) and Del (.) refer to the numeric keypadonly. Arrows, PageUp and PageDown refer to the dedicated keys and not those on the numerickeypad. You should ensure that NumLock is set "on" when working with Qu4ntum. You shouldenter numbers using the top row of the standard alphanumeric keyboard.

Contact Screen Systems Subtitling Support

You can contact the Screen Systems support team through the support website atwww.screensystems.tv or by sending an email to [email protected]

See Also:Create a new live subtitle fileCreate a new offline subtitle fileEditing basicsLive subtitling basicsLocalisationScreen layout basicsToolboxTroubleshooting common problems (Qu4ntum help V4.16.18 R0)

Getting started with Qu4ntum OfflineStart the WinCAPS Qu4ntum application by double-clicking its desktop icon. After a short pausethe application framework will appear. The screen layout is divided into three main areas: themedia area, the Toolbox and the subtitle and timeline display area as shown below:

There is a menu bar at the top, and depending on your preferences there may be toolbarsbeneath the menu bar.

Basic configuration

To achieve the layout as shown above, select the Configure menu item, choose Toolbars andenable All. This will cause both toolbars to be displayed while you are learning the system. To set your preferred path for media files, select he Configure menu item again and chooseDefault paths... Either browse to the location of your media files or fill in the preferred defaultpath. Finally, select the Configure tab to the left of the Toolbox, and click on the mauve buttonlabelled Keyboard. Select whether you prefer to manually grab timecodes using the NumpadIns/Del keys on their own, which means you need to use Shift Ins/Del to mark sections; orwhether you prefer to mark sections using the keys on their own, in which case you use themwith Shift to grab timecodes (only needed for Qu4ntum Pro)

To start working with Qu4ntum, you need to open or create a .W32 subtitle file. To create anew file, select the File menu and choose New. Give the file a name (for example SubtitleFile)and click Save. Qu4ntum will create the file and then offers you the opportunity to specify the Programme,Customer and Language. This information is used to access the knowledge base for any specificspellings related to the programme, and to set the display style and timing preferences relatedto the customer. For now, click OK to use the default settings. We will return to these itemslater.

The system will then open a file browser labelled Select Media File. Navigate to the media filethat is to be subtitled and click Open. The screen now displays the basic empty file as below:

Workflow options

Qu4ntum offers various workflow options for subtitle origination depending on your preferenceand requirements for:

Transcription using imported script, system keyboard or respeakingTimecoding manually subtitle by subtitle, aligned section-by-section, or Fixed duringreplayTranslation whether the subtitles are in the same language as the audio track

The chosen workflow will depend on the type of programme being subtitled, whether workinginterlingually or intralingually, whether the subtitle language is supported by a speechrecognition system (English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch) and/or (for intralingualwork) the aligner (add Swedish and Romanian to the previous list). The recommendationsbelow may be helpful in making the choice:

Intralingual subtitling

If an accurate script is available then use the Script Extractor tool to quickly separate dialoguefrom other script content and import it into Qu4ntum in preference to transcribing. If atranscript has to be produced, respeaking (Qu4ntum Pro only) is generally quicker thanretyping.

If the programme audio has reasonable runs of clear dialogue and is free from invasive soundeffects, and the language is supported, use the Aligner (Qu4ntum Pro only) for section-by-section timecoding regardless of transcription method. If the audio is not suitable for alignment, consider using Fix Mode timecoding during a replaypass, otherwise if no other option is suitable enter text and grab timecodes manually on asubtitle-by-subtitle basis.

Translation subtitling

If you are creating a master file in the same language as the soundtrack, use one of theworkflows above. If the subtitles are being translated as originated, a subtitle-by-subtitleworkflow with manual timecode grabbing is probably best. Regardless of the chosen workflow, Qu4ntum can be configured to provide productivityassistance in the following ways:

Formatting and segmenting text (Text Splitting)Adjusting timecodes to take account of shot changes, gaps and durations (Timing Rules)Automatic colouring (Speaker List)

Template, Text Splitting and Timing Rules need to be configured before the full productivitybenefits will be achieved. See the associated links.

Timing Rules

When a timecode is grabbed manually or is generated automatically by text-to-speechalignment, Qu4ntum can run this timecode through a set of rules to try to optimise itsrelationship to shot changes and adjacent subtitles. These Timing Rules are normally stored aspart of the default template for the customer and so will be loaded automatically if the correctcustomer is selected when the job is started. The Timing Rules can be set up or overridden for a specific file by opening the dialogue andmaking changes to any default values that are present. To access the Timing Rules dialogue,select the Info tab in the Toolbox and choose the File Info tab from that section. The Timingrules button is in the top row as shown below:

Click the button and the dialogue will appear: Enter the following values as a starting point.

Each rule can be enabled or disabled using the tick to the left of the title of the rule: Enable alland Disable all switch on or off all the ticks. Default subtitle display rate sets the target rate in words per minute of characters persecond/minute: the ideal display time can be changed according to the timing of surroundingsubtitles. Maximum subtitle display rate affects the size of the percentage steps between green (OK),yellow, orange and red (too fast) in the colour background to the reading rate display in each

subtitle. Maximum subtitle duration and Minimum subtitle duration are applied after the target ratehas been calculated. Maximum alignment delay from section start/end defines the amount that an automaticalignment can drift from the markers which set the start and end times for the alignedsequence. For more detail see the topic on Using the Aligner. Width of zone of influence before or after a shot change defines the distance over which a shotchange will exert a snap to pull on the In or Out time of a nearby subtitle. Two values allow the In time to follow or the Out time to precede a shot change which causesthe edge to snap to it. The Minimum gap between two successive subtitles corrects the timecodes to ensure that thespecified number of clear frames are left between subtitles when they are adjacent. The Widthof exclusion zone affecting this gap defines the gap which is not allowed - i.e. either the gap isthe fixed minimum value or it is greater than the exclusion value. The rules also incorporate implicitly the concept of magnetism: Two subtitles which areseparated by the minimum gap behave as if they are magnetised, so within reason if the Outtime of the first or the In time of the second is changed, the other follows it and maintains thesame spacing.

Application of the Timing Rules

The Timing Rules are designed to summarise all of the various pulls on a timecode based onits relationship to shot changes, other subtitles, and the effect on reading speed and duration.The rules are applied every time a subtitle timecode is changed, other than when that change issignalled as being explicit (i.e. it overrides the rules) or an offset is being applied. So if theAligner creates timecodes based just on speech alignment, they are then run through theTiming Rules. If you grab a timecode or click and drag a subtitle or one of its edges in theTimeline View, the change will be run through the Timing Rules unless you hold down the Ctrlkey to signify it as being explicit. If you type in a timecode value, or nudge an existing value, itwill be regarded as an explicit change and not subject to the rules. Because there are a number of possibly competing factors involved, the Timing Rules areapplied in sequence and the end result is often a compromise between different parameters. Itis not of course mandatory to have all the rules enabled, and you can if you wish restrict theitems which are in play. Using the suggested starting values, see Timing Rules ExampleNarrative for an explanation of how the parameters are applied.

Using the Aligner (Qu4ntum Pro only)

The Aligner can significantly reduce subtitle preparation time for suitable programme material.Generally this is material which contains reasonably clear dialogue without invasive music andeffects, where fairly uninterrupted runs of dialogue stretching to say 6-12 utterances areroutinely achieved. If there are isolated sections where speech is difficult to distinguish fromnoise, these can be timed manually. You can use the Aligner to assist with timecoding any sequence of subtitle texts, be they from ascript import, typed from the keyboard, generated by speech recognition or transcribed byStenograph. The principle is the same in all cases:

1. Identify a reasonably clear run of dialogue without long pauses (greater than 2-3 sec) andwithout significant invasive noise

2. Create or identify the corresponding subtitle texts3. Mark the start and end of the dialogue at the start and end of the corresponding text

sequence

The run of dialogue and text identified for alignment is called a section. Keystrokes or voicecommands can be used to define the start and end of a section, these section markers arestored in the file and shown on the screen. You should always use the List View when workingwith the Aligner.

Originating text and aligning

If you are originating the text and aligning subtitles section-by-section, it is recommended toconfigure the Numpad Ins/Del keys pressed alone to control the section start/end marking. Setthe current subtitle position to be the last subtitle in the file, and then the workflow is asfollows: Play the media until you identify the start of the next sequence of dialogue, then jump backand pause on or just before the start of speech - the position need not be exact. The greenblocks in the media timeline give you a cue by showing when the next speech segment begins. If you are originating from the keyboard, press the section start key, or if you are respeaking,say your chosen section start command. Either way, because you were on the last subtitle,the system will create a new subtitle and a cyan section start marker will appear at thecurrent timecode. You can then type in or respeak the text. The display will be similar to thatshown below:

Note that this screen shot has been produced while respeaking via the SpeakTitle input window- there is no need to segment into separate subtitles unless you wish to, since the system willdo this automatically using the text-splitting rules. If you are originating from the keyboard, youcan either type into SpeakTitle window if you want automated text-splitting to occur or you canenter the text directly into subtitles. In both cases, automatic text splitting needs to beenabled via the button located on the file toolbar. When the run of dialogue reaches a gap, or after about 12-16 subtitles as a sensible maximum,pause the media just after the end of the final utterance, and with the current subtitle beingthe last in the sequence. If you are working in the SpeakTitle window, press Return to ensurethe last sequence has been split. Then press the Section End key or respeak the section endcommand. This adds an end marker to the previous non-blank subtitle (Section End normally works on thecurrent subtitle but there is a special case where the current subtitle is blank and is the last inthe file). The Aligner then runs, and when it finishes the section markers will be green (success)or yellow (fallback timecodes were calculated). At this point you would then continue the process for the next speech segment. Rememberthat once the Aligner starts to run (section markers turn mauve) you do not need to wait for itto finish before you carry on with the creation of the next section. Switching to the Timeline View in the above example we can see how the Timing Rules havebeen applied in order to conform the speech-aligned texts to the presentation style you wish

to achieve.

See the example of the Timing Rules narrative with explanations

See Also:Aligner basicsEditing basicsFile basicsGet help with WinCAPS Qu4ntumScreen layout basicsTimecode basics

Getting started with Q-LiveStart the Q-Live application by double-clicking its desktop icon. After a short pause theapplication framework will appear. The screen layout is divided into three main areas: themedia area (top left), the Toolbox (bottom left) and the subtitle and timeline display area(right) as shown below:

There is a menu bar at the top, and depending on your preferences there may be toolbarsbeneath the menu bar. The subtitle display area on the right has three different Views: News View, Timeline View andCompact View. You can switch between them by clicking on the tabs or via the Alt 1/2/3keypresses. Most of the time you will be working in the News View. The Toolbox area in the bottom-left has a number of tabs that provide access to configurationand control settings as well as utilities including find and replace.

Learn more about the screen layout

Basic configuration

To achieve the layout as shown above, select the Configure menu item, choose Toolbars andenable All. This will cause both toolbars to be displayed while you are learning the system. If you are using Q-Live as part of a multi-user system you will need to configure the location ofthe Qu4ntum File Server. Your system administrator should be able to provide you with thelocation of this module. Q-Live has the ability to perform intelligent Text Splitting. With good text splitting rulesconfigured, imported text is automatically split into sensible subtitles to save time and effort. Text splitting information (along with many other things such as templates and House Styles) isheld in the Qu4ntum DataStore. If your system has a Main DataStore then this data is sharedbetween all users of the system and the text splitting rules should have already beenconfigured by your system administrator. If not, you will need to import and configure the textsplitting files in order to take advantage of this feature.

Learn more about configuration options

Creating a new file

To start working with Q-Live, you need to open or create a .N32 subtitle file. To create a newfile, select the File menu and choose New. Give the file a name (for example LiveSubtitleFile)and click Save. Q-Live will create the file and then offers you the opportunity to specify the Programme,Customer and Language. This information is used to access the knowledge base for any specificspellings related to the programme, and to set the display style and timing preferences relatedto the customer. For now, click OK to use the default settings. We will return to these itemslater.

The screen now displays the basic empty file as shown below:

File settings

In the Toolbox, click on the Info tab and then on the File Info tab (in the vertical list). Thebuttons in the File Info pane allow you to configure the subtitle file in various different ways tomatch your requirements. Particular attention is drawn to the following items:

Personality most live subtitling for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (same language) usesthe Teletext personality. However Q-Live also allows the same file to contain OpenSubtitles (e.g. those intended for translation) simply tick the option box on the Teletextpersonality.

Timing Rules these apply to live subtitling as well as offline and subtitles will

automatically clear according to these rules it is therefore suggested that you set theminimum duration rule to a longer value than would be normal for offline, in block modea new subtitle cue automatically clears the preceding subtitle regardless of this setting.

Position you may prefer to adjust the default vertical position so that live subtitlesappear consistently higher than normal, in order to avoid obscuring lower-third graphics,although position can also be easily adjusted during a live subtitling session. If using scrollmode then left horizontal position and justification is forced.

Number of rows this is set using the Punctuation & Size button and automaticallylimits the maximum number of lines in a live or cued subtitle (with the split determinedaccording to the active text splitting rules).

You can experiment with these settings or alternatively leave them set to the defaults for now. These settings (and many others) can be placed into a Customer Template so that new filescreated with that template will automatically use the desired settings. You may wish to createspecific templates for news/live files in due course.

Learn more about how to configure file properties and preferences

Modes

Q-Live has several Working Modes, each mode is used for a different aspect of the livesubtitling process. Control of this functionality is centred on the Mode toolbar located at thetop right of the screen:

There are three modes that are used in Live subtitling, namely:

Edit - used to manage the running order and prepare subtitles prior to transmission (F5)

Fix - used to quickly capture timecodes from a video clip for subsequent live replay (F6)

Live - used to transmit the subtitles (F9) - only enabled when an output device is selected

You use the Off Air/On-Air button (F10) to toggle connection to the live output device.

Learn more about Modes in Q-Live

Working with stories in the N32 document

The N32 document groups subtitles into stories. The list of stories is referred to as the runningorder.

You will now learn how to create a new story and enter some subtitle text. Choose the List View and select Edit Mode. Press F2 to create a new story.

The Story Name and Story Number are for ease of reference. The running order is determinedindependently of the Story Number, however the tick-box allows a sequence of stories to belinked so that running order changes do not affect the sequence within such a group of stories. Click OK to create the new story. The subtitle document will appear as shown below. The brown area is called the current subtitle. This is where you create and format the subtitletext.

You can now create the subtitles for the new story using any of the available methods. Theseinclude typing in text via the keyboard, speech input, pasting text from the clipboard orinserting text from another file. Although timecodes are displayed there is generally no need to enter timecode values for live

programming if the subtitles are to be cued manually (as is normally the case). However storiescan also be treated as off-line subtitling projects (press 5 on the numeric keypad to associate amedia file with the story). Stories can then be saved in a variety of file formats using the Story :Export menu. Alternatively the whole rundown may be saved as a single PAC file via the File :Export : Bulletin menu. Some useful keystrokes when working with stories are shown below. Many of these commandsare also available on the Story menu.

Keystroke ActionPage Up/Downor Ctrl Up/Downarrow

Select previous/next subtitle

AltPageUp/Down Jump to previous/next story

CtrlPageUp/Down Jump to first/last subtitle in current story

ShiftPageUp/Down

Move the current story up/down therunning order

F2 Add story (after current story)Shift F4 Delete current storyShift F7 Rename current story

Ctrl T Toggle Teletext/Open-caption (if enabledin Personality)Enter (numpad) Raise/drop subtitle ad bottom of displayShift Enter(numpad) Raise/drop subtitle at top of display

Learn more about working with stories

You can switch to the Compact View (press Alt+3) to perform functions involving a range ofsubtitles, such as large colour blocks, block delete/copy etc. The right-click menu while pointingat the subtitles includes a number of common commands.

Learn more about the Compact View

Selecting the Output Device and Live Display Mode

Once you have created a story containing some subtitles, you can use Live Mode to send thesubtitles to air. Before you can do this, you must first select an output device and configurethe live settings. Select the Live pane of the Toolbox (bottom left) and click on the Configurebutton to set the IP address or name of the destination Gateway machine and live transmissionmode (multi-row/pop-on block display, word-by-word scrolling text or a combination of blockand scroll.)

The Q-Live Gateway is a separate software module that manages the connections between theQ-Live clients and the transmission output devices (e.g. Teletext inserters). If the Gateway isrunning on the same PC as your Q-Live client, you can simply enter localhost as the gatewayname. If the Gateway is running on another machine, ask your system administrator for detailsof what to enter here. Once connected to the Gateway, you can select the target output device (or group) from thedrop-down list of devices available on that Gateway. If the list of devices is empty thenconnection to the Gateway could not be made, consult your system administrator for advice. You should leave the Live pane of the Toolbox selected during a live subtitling session (notnecessary during pre-broadcast preparation or secondary user preparation/edit-only use).

Once you have chosen a device, you can press F10 or use the On Air/Off Air button in the Modetoolbar to toggle the live connection to the output device. The button text changes to On-Air ifconnection is made successfully. If it changes to Failed then connection could not be made tothe output device, consult your system administrator for advice.

Learn more about the Q-Live Gateway and output devices

Live Subtitling

Press F9 to enter Live Mode to cue prepared subtitles or send live subtitles using typing orspeech recognition. Press F9 again to cancel Live Mode and return to Edit Mode. When you are ready to transmit, press F10 to connect to the output device.

Cueing prepared subtitles

Place the cursor in the first subtitle that you wish to transmit. Listen to the programme audioand press Ins on the numpad at the appropriate time to send the current subtitle to air andadvance to the next subtitle. The transmitted subtitle clears down automatically when replacedby the next subtitle or according to the set timing rules. Press Del on the numpad to clear the subtitle manually if desired. The video window always shows the appearance of the currently on-air subtitle. In block mode, the current subtitle is transmitted as soon as you press Ins and the previoussubtitle will be cleared. In word scroll mode, the words are placed in a queue and transmitted according to theconfigured display rate. If you cue the subtitles too quickly then words will build up in thequeue. The current size of the queue is shown in the Live pane of the Toolbox: You can control the colour and vertical position of the transmitted subtitles via simplekeystrokes.

Learn more about cueing live subtitles Live Replay of timed stories You can attach a pre-recorded video clip to a story and use it to create and time the subtitles. Then when the clip is broadcast, you can play out the subtitles with a single keypress using LiveReplay.

Learn more about Live Replay

Real-time/live subtitles

Live Mode is also used to generate and send unscripted subtitles such as live reports orinterviews. In this case, the subtitle text is normally generated by respeaking. Q-Live is optimised for live subtitling using the re-speaking method with integrated speechrecognition provided by Dragon Naturally Speaking. There is no need to run Dragon or its

toolbar when using Dragon with Q-Live. Some features do not work with other versions of Dragon, for which the Dragon toolbar isneeded. It may be necessary to configure the system to use the correct interface: SpeakTITLE only orintegrated Dragon support. This is done in the Configure pane of the Toolbox using the Speechbutton in the General Preferences section. The SpeakTITLE interface window with Dragon integration is shown below:

Text delivered from Dragon appears in the SpeakTITLE window as it is released by Dragon andfrom there it is passed immediately into the current subtitle (after application of any applicableHouse Styles), from where it is transmitted as individual subtitle blocks or word-by-wordaccording to the Live Mode configuration and timing rules. Qu4ntum allows a second user to optionally correct the spoken text via the keyboard before itis released for transmission.

Learn more about respeaking live subtitles

Newsroom Interface

WinCAPS Q-Live can be used with WinCAPS Q-News to interface to a Newsroom System. Q-News polls the newsroom system (e.g. iNews or ENPS) to import runorders and story scriptsautomatically. It also automatically updates story scripts, adds new stories and tracks changesin the running order with all updates immediately visible in the associated N32 file.

Learn more about working with a Newsroom System

See Also:Get help with WinCAPS Qu4ntumLive subtitling basics

Multiple instances of Qu4ntumYou may run multiple instances of Qu4ntum on the same machine in order to copy and pastesubtitles from one subtitle file to another. Each additional instance of Qu4ntum that you openafter the first will not take out a license, however they operate in read-only mode which meansthat you can open files but not edit them in any way. When Qu4ntum is in read-only mode the status bar will be displayed with a red background. Ifyou close the normal instance of Qu4ntum, any read-only instances will stay running. Howeveryou will need to close all the read-only instances first before you can open another normalinstance again. The procedure for copying subtitles from one file to another is described below. You shoulduse the Compact View to select the subtitles that you wish to copy.

See Also:Editing basicsGet help with WinCAPS Qu4ntum

Qu4ntum Lite restrictionsQu4ntum Lite is an introductory version of Qu4ntum Offline that does not contain theadvanced functionality and tools available in the Standard and Pro versions. The following restrictions apply to Qu4ntum Lite:

Feature Notes Aligner Not available

Checks "Display Rate" and "Minimum Gap" timing checks only, no "HouseStyles" or "Homophones" checks

Configure Configure buttons are only available for supported Lite exportformats, no configure media options

DataStore Operates in standalone mode only, House Styles and Homophonesare not availableDataStore -Templates Only a single "Default" template is available

Export and Send To Formats limited to: STL, PAC, TXT, EBU-TT, SRT No "Send To"capabilityFile Info No support for locking

Files No manual or automatic backup, no create from speech or shot-change capabilityImport and Insert Formats limited to: STL, PAC, TXT, SRT, no overwrite text from fileMedia No multiple audio tracks, no external video overlayScreen Layout Timeline View not supported, speech blocks not supported Screen Layout -Compact View

No marquee selection of subtitles, right-click editing options are notavailable

Speakers Not availableSpeech input Not availableSubtitle Editing Comments are read-only, no support for Stenograph inputSubtitle Editing -Text Splitting

Intelligent text splitting features including Re-split Subtitles andsingle-sentence splitting are not available

TimecodesNo support for external or PC clock timecode sources, timecodecompression or video standards conversion, no sorting capability, nosupport for explicit timecodes

Timecodes - TimingRules "Display Rate" and "Minimum Gap" rules only are available

Workflow - Fixingsubtitles Fix mode is not available

See Also:Checks basics

Homophones check

Click here to learn how to run a check Homophones are words that sound alike but have different spelling. For example: their, there, they'refor, fore, four If subtitles are created using speech input, the speech engine may choose the wrong words. The homophones check can be used to quickly identify and review all homophones in the file. The system may be configured with a list of defined homophones for each language. If ahomophone list has not been configured for the current language the homophones check willbe disabled. When you run the homophones check, any defined homophones in the subtitle file areunderlined with a "dotted line" as shown below:

Once the homophones have been identified you can confirm or change them using one of threemethods:

Check Homophones dialogRight-click correctionCtrl Shift H keystroke

The Check Homophones dialog is displayed if you select the Check Review method. Note thatthe homophones check always starts from the beginning of the file each time you run it.

The word is displayed together with its homophones. You can retain the original word or selectone of the homophones to replace it. The buttons operate as follows:

Next - don't correct this instance (original word remains underlined and the yellow trafficlight isn't cleared)Keep - accept the selected word (underline is removed and the yellow traffic light iscleared)

After clicking either of these buttons the focus will automatically move to the next homophonein the file. Click on the Close button to cancel the interactive homophone check. Right-clicking inside the subtitle display brings up a context-sensitive menu. If you right-click ona homophone (e.g. "There" in the illustration below) you will see a Homophones sub-menuthat displays a choice of possible words. Click on the desired word or press the correspondingnumber key to accept it.

When the cursor is over an underlined word, pressing Ctrl Shift H cycles through the availablehomophones.

See Also:Checks basicsManage homophones

House Styles check

Click here to learn how to run a check The House Styles check allows you to apply a chosen set of House Styles to the subtitle file. Qu4ntum will identify any words or phrases that exist in the currently active set of housestyles. You can then review the matches and replace them with the correspondingsubstitutions as required. After the House Styles check has been run, matching words and phrases are underlined with a"dashed line" as shown below:

In this example, an active House Style is defined for the phrase "do not" in the "Contractions"House Style topic as shown below. This causes any occurrences of "do not" in the subtitle fileto be underlined.

The HouseStyle Review dialog allows you to review and replace any matching House Stylesfound by the check. The dialog is activated by running the Check Review method.

The matching phrase is displayed together with its corresponding House Style replacement. The buttons operate as follows:

Find next - don't replace this phrase (phrase will remain underlined and the yellow trafficlight won't be cleared)Ignore - ignore this phrase (phrase remains unreplaced, underline is removed and theyellow traffic light is cleared)Ignore All - as above, plus all subsequent occurrences of all phrases are automaticallyignoredReplace - replace the phrase with the Replace textReplace All - as above, plus all subsequent occurrences of all phrases are automaticallyreplaced

After clicking any of these buttons the focus will automatically move on to the next House Styleor else a "House Style Check complete" message will be displayed if the end of the file isreached. Click on the Close button to cancel the House Style review.

See Also:Checks basicsShortforms check

Presentation checksIn this article:

OverviewChars checkAddons checkRows/spaces checkSafe area checkRaised checkStyle checkFont name checkFont size checkColour checkHorizontal position check

Overview

The presentation checks are used to check the subtitle file for character, positioning, spacingand style errors. Each of the checks is described in more detail in the following sections.

Click here to learn how to run a check When you run a presentation check using the Check Review method, the following dialog (orsimilar) is displayed when Qu4ntum locates an error. The affected subtitle will beautomatically displayed in the center of the view area. The dialog will give a brief descriptionof the error, and you will be prompted to take the appropriate action using the buttons on theright.

The buttons operate as follows:

Next - don't correct this error (the subtitle won't be modified and the orange traffic lightwon't be cleared)Ignore - ignore this error (the subtitle won't be modified but the orange traffic light will becleared)Ignore All - as above, plus any further errors of the same type will be automatically ignoredChange - correct the error (the subtitle will be modified as described in the message andthe orange traffic light will be cleared)Change All - as above, plus any further errors of the same type will be automaticallycorrected

After clicking any of these buttons, the focus automatically moves to the next subtitlecontaining an error. Click on the Cancel button to cancel the interactive check.

Chars check

The chars check checks the current file for invalid characters. For Teletext and Closed Captionpersonalities, an invalid character is one that is not supported by the transmission system inthe specified language. For the Open Caption personality, an invalid character is one that isnot supported by the selected font. For more information on the supported character sets,click here. Example 1: Bad Teletext codes

In this example, the accented in epe is not supported by the standard British languageTeletext character set. Note that this character is supported via packet 26, so this check willnot flag an error if the Do not allow packet 26 characters option is disabled in the FilePersonality->Teletext dialog Example 2: Bad font character (Open Caption file)

In this example, the subscript '2' in H2O is not supported by the Arial font. As is normal forWindows, the invalid character is represented by an "empty square".

Addons check

The Addons check reports an error if an add-on subtitle meets either of the followingconditions:

The out-time of the base subtitle (i.e. the first subtitle in an add-on sequence) is not thesame as all its add-on subtitle(s).The vertical position of the base subtitle clashes with the following add-on subtitle(s).

Note that add-ons are only relevant for Teletext subtitles.

Rows/spaces check

The Rows/spaces check reports an error if any of the following conditions are met, where thoseconditions are not permitted by the Rows and Spaces properties of the subtitle file.

The subtitle contains more than the maximum number of rowsThe subtitle contains extra spaces before, during or after textThe subtitle contains blank rowsThe entire subtitle is blank

Safe area check

The Safe area check reports an error if the text of a subtitle extends beyond the safe areaconfigured for the file. Safe area errors are rare, since Qu4ntum automatically wraps thesubtitle text in most situations. Any such errors tend to result from a change in the safe areasettings after subtitles have been created or a file has been imported. If the file has an innerbaseline defined, this check will identify any subtitles that extend beyond the inner baselineboundaries. Note that safe area checks are only relevant for Open Caption subtitles. There is an option todisplay the safe area in the video window. If this is set, the safe area bounding box will beshown in green (or in blue if a baseline has also been configured for the file). This is enabledby right-clicking on the video window and selecting Show safe area/baseline in edit mode fromthe pop-up menu. Subtitles that violate the safe area/baseline boundaries will cause the safearea bounding box to turn red.

Raised check

The Raised check reports an error if the vertical position of the subtitle is not bottom-aligned.

Style check

The Style check reports an error if a subtitle contains a text style (i.e. bold italic or underline)that differs from the file default. Note that the Style check is only available in Open Caption personality files.

Font name check

The Font name check reports an error if a subtitle contains text with a font name that differsfrom the file default. Note that the Font name check is only available in Open Caption personality files.

Font size check

The Font size check reports an error if a subtitle contains text with a font size that differs fromthe file default. Note that the Font size check is only available in Open Caption personality files.

Colour check

The Colour check reports an error if a subtitle contains text with a foreground or backgroundcolour that differs from the file default. Note that the Colour check is only available in Teletext and Open Caption personality files.

Horizontal position check

The Horizontal position check reports an error if a subtitle contains text with a horizontalposition that differs from the file default.

See Also:Checks basicsVideo window

Shortforms checkClick here to learn how to run a check

The shortforms check allows you to apply a chosen set of shortforms to the subtitle file. Qu4ntum will identify any words that exist in the currently active set of shortforms. You canthen review the matches and replace them with the corresponding substitutions as required. After the shortforms check has been run, matching words and phrases are underlined with a"dashed line" as shown below:

In this example, an active shortform is defined for the phrase "Free Diving" in the "Diving Doris"shortform topic as shown below. This causes any occurrences of "fd" in the subtitle file to beunderlined.

The Shortform Review dialog allows you to review and replace any matching shortforms foundby the check. The dialog is activated by running the Check Review method.

The matching phrase is displayed together with its corresponding shortform replacement. The buttons operate as follows:

Find next - don't replace this word (word will remain underlined and the yellow traffic lightwon't be cleared)Ignore - ignore this word (word remains unreplaced, underline is removed and the yellowtraffic light is cleared)Ignore All - as above, plus all subsequent occurrences of all words are automaticallyignoredReplace - replace the word with the Replace textReplace All - as above, plus all subsequent occurrences of all words are automaticallyreplaced

After clicking any of these buttons the focus will automatically move on to the next shortformor else a "Shortform Check complete" message will be displayed if the end of the file is reached. Click on the Close button to cancel the shortform review.

See Also:Checks basicsHouse Styles check

Spell checkIn this article:

OverviewSpell Check dialogRight-click correction

Qu4ntum uses the Microsoft Proofing Tools to provide spell checking. If the spell checkfunction is not available for your primary language then check to make sure that MicrosoftWord or Microsoft Office is installed. If the spell check function is not available for secondarylanguages, then Microsoft Proofing Tools are missing. Click here to learn more about howMicrosoft Office settings affect the Qu4ntum spell check.

Overview

The spell check is used to identify and correct misspelt, duplicate and excluded words in thesubtitle file.

Click here to learn how to run a check After your run a spell check, any errors are underlined with a "wiggly line" as shown below:

You must run the spell check in order to show the errors, they are not displayed as you type.

There are two ways to correct spelling errors:

Spell Check dialogRight-click correction

Spell Check dialog

The Spell Check dialog is displayed when you select the Check Review method. Note that thespell check always starts from the beginning of the file each time you run it.

The failing word is displayed together with any suggestions found in the lexicon files. You canedit the spelling manually in the Word edit box or click on one of the suggested words toreplace it. If the error is caused by a duplicate or excluded word, this will be indicated in thedialog text. The buttons operate as follows:

Next - don't correct this error (word will remain underlined and the yellow traffic lightwon't be cleared)Ignore - ignore this word (underline is removed and the yellow traffic light is cleared)Ignore All - as above, plus all subsequent occurrences of the same word are automaticallyignoredReplace - replace the word with the contents of the Word edit boxReplace All - as above, plus all subsequent occurrences of the same word are automaticallyreplaced

After clicking any of these buttons the focus automatically moves to the next spelling error. If the failing word is actually correct, you can add it to either the Global or Programme spellingsupplement by selecting the appropriate lexicon from the drop-down list and clicking Add. Note that if another user is currently editing the spelling supplement you will see a warningmessage and the word will not be added. Click on the Close button to cancel the interactive spelling check.

Once a word has been ignored it will not be picked up again if the spell check is re-run on thesame file. If you want to re-check the ignored words for the current file you can use the button on the checks toolbar to reset the ignore status of all words in the file. Excluded words may not be ignored or added to a spelling supplement, i.e. they will always beflagged when a spell check is run.

Right-click correction

Right-clicking inside the subtitle display brings up a context-sensitive menu. If you right-click ona spelling error (e.g. "gonna" in the illustration below) you will see a Spelling sub-menu thatdisplays a choice of replacement words as well as giving you the option of adding the currentword to one of the lexicons.

See Also:Checks basicsConfigure Microsoft Office for spell check

Style Seeker reportThe Style Seeker can be used to ensure that a file complies with house style and/or client rules,by creating a report that identifies any subtitles that deviate from the standard (default)attributes set in File Properties. Select File : Export from the main menu and choose Style Seeker Report from the drop-downlist as shown below.

Click OK to continue. Qu4ntum prompts you for the name of the file that will contain thereport. Enter a suitable filename and click Save to continue. The following dialog is displayed:

Click on the Settings... button to configure the Style Seeker options:

Click on each attribute to select or de-select it. Only selected attributes will be logged. By default, the report will contain a list of subtitle numbers, In times, Out times and whicheverattributes you have selected. Ticking the Subtitle Text box will include the text of the subtitles in the report. The Field Delimiter option allows you to chose how the fields are separated in the report. The Advanced... button allows you to configure each selected check to be carried out at theword (default), row or subtitle level.

The report is saved as a rich text (.rtf) log file that can be displayed using WordPad or anothercompatible text editor. In the following example of a Style Seeker report file, subtitle 2 has a non-default backgroundcolour, subtitles 3 and 4 have a non-default foreground colour and subtitle 4 has a non-default

vertical position.

See Also:Checks basicsExport a file

Timing checksIn this article:

OverviewDefault rate checkMaximum rate checkSequence checkGaps checkBreaks checkDuration checkOverlaps checkShot change checkBuild times check

Overview

The Timing checks are used to check the subtitle file for timing related errors, i.e. to identifyand correct any subtitles that do not conform to the Timing Rules.

Click here to learn how to run a check The timing checks are:

Rate check - identifies subtitles with high reading rates (greater than the default rate)Maximum rate check - identifies subtitles with very high reading rates (greater than themaximum rate)Sequence check - identifies subtitles that are out of sequence, i.e. where the in-time isearlier than the previous in-timeGaps check - identifies subtitles that break the minimum gap rulesBreaks check - identifies subtitles that overlap with chapter break zonesDuration check - identifies subtitles that break the minimum/maximum duration rulesOverlaps check - identifies overlapping subtitles, i.e. where the out-time is later than theprevious out-timeShot change check - identifies subtitles that break the shot change rules

If a particular check is disabled, it means that the corresponding timing rule or feature is notenabled. Each of the checks is described in more detail below. When you run a timing check using the Check Review method, the following dialog (or similar)is displayed when Qu4ntum locates an error. The affected subtitle is automatically displayed inthe center of the view area. The dialog gives a brief description of the error, and you areprompted to take the appropriate action using the buttons on the right.

The buttons operate as follows:

Next - don't correct this error (the subtitle won't be modified and the red traffic light won'tbe cleared)Ignore - ignore this error (the subtitle won't be modified but the red traffic light will becleared)Ignore All - as above, plus any further errors of the same type will be automatically ignoredChange - correct the error (the subtitle will be modified as described in the message andthe red traffic light will be cleared)Change All - as above, plus any further errors of the same type will be automaticallycorrected

After clicking any of these buttons the focus automatically moves to the next subtitlecontaining an error. Note that some errors can't be corrected using this dialog. In such cases the Change and/orChange All buttons will be disabled and you will need to edit the subtitle timings manually inorder to correct the problems. Click on the Cancel button to cancel the interactive check.

Correcting one kind of timing error may inadvertently introduce another. Therefore youshould re-run the timing checks after making any adjustments.

Default rate check

The Default rate check checks the reading rate of each subtitle in the file and identifies anysubtitles that exceed 100% of the specified default reading rate. The default reading rate is setby the value of Default subtitle display rate in the timing rules dialog.

Note that the timing rate check will fail if any subtitle is > 100% of the specified defaultreading rate. This can lead to the situation where a subtitle will fail the reading rate checkeven though the reading rate display for that subtitle has a green background.

Maximum rate check

The Maximum rate check checks the reading rate of each subtitle in the file and identifies anysubtitles that exceed the specified maximum reading rate. The maximum reading rate is set bythe value of Maximum subtitle display rate in the timing rules dialog.

Sequence check

The Sequence check identifies subtitles that have an in-time earlier than that of the previoussubtitle.

Gaps check

The Gaps check identifies subtitles where the gap between the previous subtitle and thecurrent subtitle does not conform to the minimum gap timing rules (if enabled).

Breaks check

The Breaks check identifies subtitles that overlap with the defined chapter break zones. Notethat Qu4ntum does not currently provide the facility to correct these overlaps from within theinteractive checks dialog, i.e. any errors need to be corrected manually.

Duration check

The Duration check identifies subtitles that do not conform with the duration Timing Rules (ifenabled) as follows:

Duration is less than the specified Minimum subtitle durationDuration is greater than the specified Maximum subtitle durationDuration is negative, i.e. the Out time is less than the In time

Note that the effective duration of an add-on subtitle is the total time that the text will be on-air, not just the duration of that particular subtitle. The duration check takes this into account,i.e. it will not flag an error for a low-duration subtitle if that subtitle is part of a longer add-onsequence.

Overlaps check

The Sequence check identifies subtitles where the Out time is later than the next subtitle's Intime.

Shot change check

The Shot change check identifies subtitles where either the In time or Out time do not conformto the shot change Timing Rules (if enabled).

Build times check

This check is designed to identify build time errors in a Closed Caption (Line 21) file. An errormeans that extra frames are required to complete the transmission of the current subtitlebased on the timing of the previous subtitle. To correct this error, either delay the In time ofthe current subtitle to allow more build time or reduce the number of characters in the currentsubtitle to decrease the build time. Butting the subtitle to the previous subtitle will alsoprovide additional build time.

See Also:Checks basicsTiming rules

Customer options and settingsIn this article:

OverviewConfigure importConfigure export

Overview

Qu4ntum stores certain configuration settings along with the customer name. This means thatwhen you create a new subtitling job and select the customer, Qu4ntum will automatically loadthe correct settings for that particular customer, thereby simplifying the process of producingsubtitle files in the correct format. The following configuration settings are stored along with the customer name:

Import preferencesExport preferences (except for DVD Builder)Raising preferencesLive Output Settings (Q-Live only)

These settings are stored globally in the Main DataStore and are active for all users of thesystem. Because they are stored centrally, the latest settings will always be active regardless ofwhich workstation or user is connected. To modify these settings for a particular customer, open a subtitle document and ensure thatthe desired customer name is selected in the Launch Info. Then use the appropriate buttons inthe configure pane of the Toolbox to change the settings as required and they will beautomatically saved in the DataStore.

Configure import

The import preferences are used when you import a file in certain formats.

Text - configure preferences to use when importing unformatted text files.

Configure export

The export preferences are used when you export a file in certain formats.

EBUUltech L21Ultech DV3000MCADLP CinemaDFXP (also known as TTML)SAMI (formatted/selected video exports only)Boxing * (used for image-based exports including Final Cut Pro)DVD Builder *Text (configures the character encoding (ANSI / Unicode) for Text and SRT exports)EBU-TTFCP (Final Cut Pro)

* note that these settings are currently stored per-workstation and NOT per-customer

See Also:DataStore basicsGeneral options and settingsJob Info - Programme and Customer listsServer options and settingsUser options and settings

Default paths To configure the default locations where Qu4ntum expects to find various types of files, selectConfigure : Default paths... from the main menu.

Media - Set the default path to use when browsing for media files.

These settings are stored in the same way as the other user options.

See Also:User options and settings

General options and settingsIn this article:

OverviewConfigure raisingConfigure printingConfigure speechTimecode devices

Overview

The following general settings may be customised:

Raising preferencesPrinting preferenceSpeech engine preferencesTimecode Devices

To view or change the general preferences, click the appropriate button in the Toolbox->Configure tab.

Configure raising

Click on the button to set the default raise and drop positions for raised subtitles. Thefollowing dialog is displayed.

Enter the desired raise and drop positions and click on OK to save. The numbers are calculatedas Teletext rows. In other words, the screen is divided vertically into 23 (single-height) rowsand hence a bottom raise value of four would raise the subtitle by 4 single height rows (or twodouble-height rows). Raising works for both Teletext and Open Caption personality subtitles. In the case of OpenCaption subtitles, the screen is divided vertically into 22 virtual rows, the height of each row (inpixels) is calculated as the safe area height / 22. Note: Qu4ntum stores the raising settings as a customer preference.

Configure printing

Read about printing preferences here

Configure speech

Click on the button to display the Speech Options dialog:

Choose the Speech input method to use from the drop-down list:

Keyboard messages to SpeakTitle : Selecting this option will route all speech input throughthe SpeakTitle window. Select this option if you are using a third-party speech engineother than Dragon Naturally Speaking. You may also use this mode with Dragon if desired,though the integrated mode is normally better in this case. Integrated Dragon Interface : In this mode, Dragon Naturally Speaking is integrated intoQu4ntum and the SpeakTitle window is replaced by a control panel that allows you toconfigure and manage Dragon from within Qu4ntum. When you run Qu4ntum for the firsttime, it will default to this mode if it finds a compatible version of Dragon installed.

Learn more about speech input

Timecode devices (Q-Live only)

A timecode device can be configured to provide a source for capturing timecodes during livetransmission. Click the button to configure the timecode source. The following dialog isdisplayed:

In the Timecode tab, select the timecode source to use from the following options:

None - no timecode sourcePC Clock - use the workstation's clock (i.e. time of day) as the timecode sourceAlperman Velte - use the A & V timecode card (only appears if a suitable card is installedin the workstation)

Other options may be supported in the future.

The settings in the Glitch Filter and Timecode Offset tabs are for future expansion and have noeffect at this time. In the PC Clock Timecode tab, you can select the desired frame rate from the drop-down list:

In the Alpermann Timecode tab, you can select the desired timecode type from the drop-downlist:

IMPORTANT: Note the following: 1) The A & V card and associated drivers must be correctly installed in the host workstation byfollowing the manufacturer's instructions. 2) The installed card must be capable of providing the selected timecode type - all types will beshown in the list, even if the installed card does not support them. 3) A suitable timecode signal must be connected to the input of the A & V card. If in doubt,you can use the A & V test utilities to check if a valid signal is present. Click OK to save the new settings.

If you have selected PC Clock, then the timecode display located below the video window willdisplay the current time of day. If you have selected Alpermann Velte, then the display willshow the timecode as read from the installed card. Note that a newly-enabled timecode device will start in the paused state.

See Also:Customer options and settingsDefault pathsServer options and settingsSettings and data file locationsUser options and settings

Localisation You can configure Qu4ntum to display menus and dialog boxes in another language if yourinstallation supports this. Choose the desired language from the list of available languages shown in the Configure :Localisation menu. The following notes apply:

Whilst most menus and dialog boxes should be translated into the chosen language, theremay be some exceptionsMessages logged in the Messages pane of the Toolbox will not be translated

See Also:Getting help with WinCAPS Qu4ntum

Server options and settingsIn this article:

OverviewFile server

Overview

This article describes how to configure the server options for Q-Live. You do this via theConfigure pane of the Toolbox:

File Server

The Q-Live File Server provides multi-user access to the subtitle files, allowing several users towork on the same rundown simultaneously. Click the button to configure the location of the Q-Live File Server. The followingdialog is displayed:

Enter the machine name or IP address of the server machine that is hosting the Q-Live FileServer. If you don't want Q-Live to use the file server then leave the box empty. Click OK tosave the new setting. You must close the current subtitle file in order to change this setting.

See Also:Live subtitling basics

User options and settingsIn this article:

OverviewConfigure section markersConfigure mediaConfigure keyboardConfigure fix

Overview

The following configuration settings may be customised individually for each user of thesystem:

Section marker preferencesVideo jump preferencesKeyboard preferences Fix mode preferencesLive mode preferences

These settings are stored locally in your personal Windows profile, meaning that in anetworked environment with roaming profiles, your user settings will follow you betweenmachines. To view or change your personal preferences, click the appropriate button in the Toolbox->Configure tab.

Configure section markers

Click on the Section Markers button to display the Markers dialog:

Auto-insert section start marker - This option only applies when you are originating text at thebottom of the subtitle list via the SpeakTitle Window or via Direct Dragon speech input. If theoption is enabled and you create a new section end marker, Qu4ntum will automatically attacha new section start marker to the next (blank) subtitle. The timecode of the new section startmarker will be the same as the previous end section marker, i.e. the new section will follow onimmediately. Enabling this option may save time for certain workflows.

Configure media

Click on the Media button to display the Media Preferences dialog:

This dialog lets you configure options for video playback. The Video jumps options allow you to control how far the current media position moves whenyou use the video jump keys. For each key, enter the desired jump interval asHours:Minutes:Seconds:Frames. The default values are as shown in the illustration above andyou can restore them at any time by clicking the Default button. The Synchronise paused video... box controls how the system behaves in Replay Mode whenyou navigate to a new current subtitle with the media paused. With the box ticked (default),the video will automatically jump to the In time of the new current subtitle. with the boxunticked, the video position will not change.

Configure keyboard

Click on the Keyboard button to display the User Keyboard dialog:

This dialog allows you to override certain default keystrokes depending on the type of workflowyou are using. Alternative fixing keys: NumPad Ins/Del: By default, pressing the Ins and Del keys on their own will toggle sectionmarkers whilst using them in conjunction with the Shift key will grab In or Out times. If you arenot using the Aligner you can swap these functions over for ease of use. Note that in Fix Mode, in Q-Live and in Qu4ntum Standard, the Ins and Del keys are alwaysused to grab In and Out times irrespective of this setting. Alternative numpad return keys: NumPad Enter: By default, pressing the Enter key toggles the subtitle raise position whilstpressing Ctrl Enter replays the media from the In time of the current subtitle. Depending onyour preference, you can swap these over for ease of use. This applies to Edit mode in bothQu4ntum and Q-Live. Note that in Live Mode (Q-Live only) the Enter key is always used to raise subtitles regardless ofthe preference configured here. Automatically set the Windows keyboard language to match the file: If this option is tickedthen whenever you create or open a file, Qu4ntum will automatically select the Windowskeyboard language to match the language of the new file. Note that the Windows keyboard

languages must have been previously configured in windows for this to work. Tab key reformats the current subtitle rather than navigating: Normally the Tab key is used tonavigate through the controls in the subtitle display. Tick this option if you want to use Tab toreformat the subtitle text instead.

Configure fix

Click on the Fix button to display the Fix Mode Options dialog:

These options apply when you are fixing subtitles. Fix mode reaction time (frames) - When you are fixing subtitles, Qu4ntum will subtract thisvalue from each timecode that you grab in order to compensate for your reaction time. Fix mode behaviour - Select the fix mode to use from the following list:

Show currently fixed subtitle (WYSIWYG) : In this mode, fixing is driven by the Ins key andQu4ntum displays a preview of the next subtitle beneath the video window.

Del driven : In this mode, fixing is driven by the Del key

Learn more about Fix Mode

See Also:Customer options and settingsDefault pathsGeneral options and settingsServer options and settingsSettings and data file locations

DataStore basicsIn this article:

Overview Working with the DataStore

Overview

The Qu4ntum DataStore is a repository for storing and organising the various ancillary files andsettings needed for producing subtitles. Multi-user systems will have a Main DataStore accessed over the network and available to allusers. When you start Qu4ntum and open a subtitling job, the system will download all therequired files and settings from the main DataStore into your local DataStore cache. If youmake any changes to these files and settings, they will be automatically uploaded to the mainDataStore and made available to other users. Stand-alone systems do not have a Main DataStore and operate using the local cache only. The following files and settings are stored in the DataStore. Click on an item to learn moreabout it.

Programme and customer listsText-splitting filesSpelling supplements (lexicons)Homophone listsHouse StylesShortformsCustomer templatesCustomer-specific configuration settingsSpeaker colour templates

Working with the DataStore

Note: This section applies to multi-user systems only Under normal conditions DataStore access will operate behind-the-scenes, Qu4ntumcommunicates with the Main DataStore to download new data and upload local changes asrequired. When operating in this online mode the DataStore icon in the bottom left of thestatus bar will be green indicating that the Main DataStore is available. If connection is lost to the Main DataStore (e.g. in the case of network problems) thenQu4ntum will display an error message and switch to offline mode. A typical error messagemight look like this:

The status icon will turn yellow and Qu4ntum will disconnect from the main DataStore andgo into offline mode. If this happens you can continue to work as normal although any localchanges you make to data or settings may be lost when the connection to the Main DataStoreis reestablished (see below). If the Main DataStore is unavailable for some reason when Qu4ntum is first started, the statusicon will turn red and Qu4ntum will start up in offline mode. You can continue to work asabove using the information stored in your local cache until the Main DataStore becomesavailable. To reconnect to the Main DataStore, select DataStore : Connect from the main menu. If thereconnection is successful, the status icon will turn green again. Reconnecting to the DataStore after working offline If you continue to work with Qu4ntum when the Main DataStore is unavailable, the data inyour local cache may get out-of-step with the data in the Main DataStore. For example, youcould edit DataStore content locally or another user who is still online could change the samecontent that you are using in the Main DataStore. When you reconnect to the Main DataStore,Qu4ntum has to resynchronise the content in your local cache with the current contents of theMain DataStore. This is done as follows:

1. Qu4ntum first checks to see if you have changed any data files locally and compares themwith the corresponding files in the Main DataStore. If nobody else has changed these fileswhilst you were offline, Qu4ntum will prompt you to upload your local changes to theMain DataStore as shown below:

Click Yes to upload your files to the Main DataStore. Click No to discard your local changes. Click Cancel to remain offline.

2. Qu4ntum then checks to see if another user has already changed any of the files that youhave changed. Unfortunately in this case your changes will be lost as Qu4ntum does notattempt to merge files that have been changed by several users. Qu4ntum warns you thatyour local files will be replaced by the current contents of the Main DataStore as shownbelow:

Click OK to connect to the Main DataStore or Cancel to remain offline.

3. Finally, Qu4ntum brings all the other files in your local cache up-to-date with the currentcontents of the Main DataStore.

See Also:Offline operationSettings and data file locationsSystem types and licensing

Configure text splittingThis topic describes how to configure the text splitting files.

The text splitting files are held globally in the main DataStore. Any changes made to themwill affect all users of the system.

Intelligent text splitting is configured by importing a set of special files into the DataStore. Qu4ntum allows you to configure the text splitting differently for each language, hence you willneed to import a set of splitting files for each language you plan to subtitle in. If you don'timport any splitting files for a particular language, intelligent text splitting will not be enabledfor that language. Qu4ntum is supplied with a set of default text splitting files which are suitable for generalEnglish use. To customise the text splitting for other languages, you should take a copy ofthese files and modify them according to the guidelines detailed here. Use the following steps to import and configure the text splitting files. This only needs to be

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