Managing File Extensions

Axon Commander uses a File Extensions list to understand the files that it ingests. This list can be edited and expanded to any File Extension needed and Axon Commander performs the necessary tests behind the scenes to validate what can be done with the file. By default, Axon Commander supports the following File Extensions: 3GP, ASF, AV, AVI, BMP, G64, GIF, JPEG, JPG, MKV, MOV, MP3, MP4, MPEG, MPG, PEF, PNG, SMD, TIF, TIFF, WAV, WMA, WMV, and ZIP.

Adding a File Extension

1. Click File Extensions in the Administration navigation pane.
   A list of File Extensions is shown.
2. Click Add.
   The File Extension Properties dialog box appears.
   
3. If known, enter the Brand Type for the extension.
4. Enter a Description to identify the Extension.
5. Select the extension File Type.
6. Click Check File to have Axon Commander test a sample file with the file extension you want to add.
   The Path Check dialog box appears.
   
   • Type the path to the sample file or click the … button to navigate to the sample file.
   • Click Check File.
     Axon Commander temporarily opens the file and inspects it, to ensure that file can be successfully opened and played.
7. Select Open With application for the extension.
8. If thumbnails are shown for files with this extension, select Thumbnails display application for the extension.
9. Add the Command
10. Add any Arguments
11. Select the options for the extension:
    
    • Show Thumbnails: If Axon Commander Client player can play this file type, thumbnails can be generated and this check box can be selected.
    • Enable import: Select to allow the Import tool to see files with this extension during the import search.
    • Commander player support: Allows a file to be viewed and played in the player integrated into the Commander Client.
    • Standalone player direct playback: Allows a file to be viewed and played in the external standalone player that is optionally included on video export.
    • Allow conversion to standard media: Select to allow conversion of video files to standard media format. This check box is only available for video file extensions that can be played with the Axon Commander Client player.
    • Allow burn to authored DVD: Select to allow files with this extension to be burned to an authored DVD. This check box is only available for video file extensions that can be played with the Axon Commander Client player.
    • Allow direct access from external program: Select to enable a direct opening of a file from its storage location. This directly modifies the file at the storage location with the program that is opening the file. The file is out of Axon Commander control at this point. However, there is an audit trail showing this action and if the file’s MD5 hash is changed. If this option is not selected, Axon Commander transfers a copy to the local client workstation for opening with the non-Commander application.
12. Click Apply.
13. Click OK and Close.
    The new File Extension appears in the File Extensions list.

Editing a File Extension

After File Extensions are added, they can be edited and managed by the Axon Commander Administration application.

1. Click File Extensions in the Administration navigation pane.
   The list of File Extensions is shown.
2. Find and select the File Extension you want to edit.
   You can use the Filter field at the bottom of the window to narrow the list of folders shown in the list.
3. Double-click on the File Extension row. The File Extension Properties dialog box for the selected File Extension opens.
4. Edit the information as needed.
5. Click Apply to save the changes.
6. Click Close.