Run a Basic Ad Hoc Capture

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Last updated: Aug 11, 2015Version comment
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Overview

Basic Ad Hoc Captures can be run either from an EchoSystem capture appliance or from a podium PC with Classroom Capture software installed. The instructions below apply to running a basic ad hoc capture from an EchoSystem capture appliance device. See Start an Ad Hoc Capture for instructions on creating an ad hoc capture from the Classroom Capture system tray dialog box.

When you run a basic ad hoc capture, you do not associate the capture with a section. This means that you must associate the capture with a specific section manually. See Associate the Recording with a Section.

Capture an Ad Hoc Recording

  1. Browse to the Ad Hoc Web Interface URL for the device. The URL protocol and port are defined by the device configuration. See About Devices for details. In most cases the URL is based on the IP address. For example:

    https://192.168.77.110:8443
  2. Log in with the generic user, as shown in the figure below. For example: Instructor.

    log in as described

  3. Click Ad Hoc Capture on the capture page.
  4. Enter a description and duration for the capture.
  5. Select the appropriate capture source option. For example: display-audio-video
  6. Click Start Ad Hoc Capture. The capture stops automatically when the capture is complete and has been uploaded to the ESS.

Associate the Recording with a Section

When you associate a recording with a section, students in the section can see the ad hoc capture on the section page in an LMS or on the EchoCenter page for the section. You will also see it in the Echoes > Echoes list.

You may need to consult with an Instructor or Teaching Assistant to determine the correct section.

  1. Log in to the ESS.
  2. Navigate to Echoes > Ad Hoc Captures.
  3. Hover over the recording.
  4. Click process.

    click the process button

  5. Complete the fields in the Process Ad Hoc Capture page. Notice that you can change the title of the recording to make it more intuitive for students.

    process ad hoc page as described

  6. Click Next.
  7. Review the details on the Process Ad Hoc Capture page. You may want to add a Presenter, for example.

    Process ad hoc capture page as described

  8. Click Process.
  9. Notice the message confirming that the recording has been submitted for processing. In time, the recording will appear:
    • In the Echoes > Echoes list
    • On the course page of an LMS (if an LMS is used)
    • On the EchoCenter page for the section