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Introduction

The File Manager module was discontinued starting with AUDICOM 14 (Audicom Black) and replaced by Media Manager.
Although it is still included in the distribution to avoid a sudden change, we recommend migrating to Media Manager, as File Manager will be removed in future versions.
It is accessed from the “+ tools” menu in the top bar of the main desktop.
The module is organized into tabs that display the audio files available on each terminal (local or network drives). Features:
  • Uses a fixed folder structure (external folders will be ignored).
  • Files are classified by type (Music, Spots, Commercials, Effects, etc.).
  • Titles can:
    • be played on-air,
    • be inserted into the programming schedule,
    • or loaded into the Live Assist instant access button panels.
On each terminal, only the folders declared on that terminal (audioDrives) are displayed.
Additionally, the Administrator can restrict each user’s access to specific folders from Access Levels.

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Overview

The main window displays the files in the selected folder with the following fields:
Artist – Title – Duration – Format – Location.
  • To view other folders: click on the top tabs (Tabs).
  • If there are more than 18 folders: use the scroll buttons <-- -->.
  • Window size and position are configurable.
  • Column order can be changed by clicking on the header.
  • You can also perform quick search by letter:
    • Example: If you press “A”, the cursor positions itself on the first file starting with “A” in the active column.

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Title Colors (Last On-air Play)

Music files registered in the database appear in different colors based on the time since their last broadcast:
  • Red: < 4 hours
  • Orange: 4–12 hours
  • Green: 12–24 hours
  • Black: > 24 hours
The time thresholds are configured in the Settings Panel.

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Folder Colors

Each folder can be assigned a color for easier identification.
  • Filters allow displaying only folders of a specific color.
  • Colors are unique and valid across all terminals on the network.
  • Colors are defined when creating the folder or from the INFO window.
We recommend creating a visible reference chart in the studio.
Example: red = music, green = announcements, yellow = sound effects.

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Main Controls

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Update (Update)

[Numeric Keypad /]
  • Refreshes the selected folder to display new files.
  • By default, File Manager caches the listing when opening a folder; changes won’t appear until pressing Update.
  • The window shows the date and time of the last update.

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Insert

[Enter]
  • Inserts the selected title into the CyberPlay window (above the yellow cursor).
  • Also supports Drag & Drop.
  • Multiple selected titles can be inserted at once.

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Cue Start / Stop

[Delete]
  • Plays the selected title in CUE.
  • Double click = play in CUE.
  • Second click or Delete = play the last 5 seconds (Cue End).
  • Right click = stop CUE.
If the system works with a single sound card, there is no monitor channel.
In that case, double click plays the file directly on-air.

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Play

  • Plays the selected track through the Program output (same as CyberPlay).
  • If CyberPlay is already playing, the file mixes into the on-air signal.
  • Includes VU meters, time counter, and position bar.

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Stop / Pause

  • Single click: stops and pauses (can be resumed).
  • Double click: stops completely and moves to the next file.

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Audio Edit

  • Accessed from context menu or expanded window.
  • Opens the file in the associated editor based on extension (.wav, .mp3, .txt).
  • By default, .wav files open in FX5.
  • If another editor is installed, Windows may assign it automatically.

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Syncro

Allows synchronizing folders between two locations (left/right). Options:
  • Sync left: copies from right → left.
  • Sync right: copies from left → right.
  • Both: both folders end with identical content.
While File Manager remains functional, we recommend gradually migrating to Media Manager, which replaces all these functions with a more modern and scalable design.