an introduction changes to access grid at daresbury labs
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An Introduction
Changes to Access Grid at Daresbury Labs
The Goal
• Make your life easier– Many new features are based on feedback– Requirements, ideas, suggestions are still
welcome
• Reduce wasted time– Auto-AG refinements– Less reliance on working with the Venue Client– Power control for Cameras/Screens/Speakers
Big Changes
• No need to switch on Cameras etc.– These are now powered on by Auto-AG
• They’ll turn themselves on when you click Guided Mode / Start Venue Client
– They power off automatically too• When the Projectors normally switch off
• Auto-AG– Integrates Virtual Venue list
Auto-AG’s New Look
Here to make your life easier
DON’T
PANIC
Auto-AG
• You don’t have to use the features– But:
• Quicker• Easier• Safer!
• Ongoing development– Got a feature request? Send me an email
Booking a Meeting
• Check the AG Outlook Calendar– Is the room free?
• Be detailed– Virtual Venue
• Can always use CLRC DL if using A1• If it’s a shared venue, specify which
– Shared Presentation, Browser?
• Let us know if you cancel the meeting
Venue Client
• A quick note– Main app for AG Conference
• Cumbersome• Obtuse
– Essential for Auto-AG
• Basic Operation Tutorial– You shouldn’t need it– But you need to know about it
Basic Node Operation
Setting up a Meeting:Preparing the Room
• Call the Operator if PC is logged out
• Choose Guided Mode– Launches Venue Client– Turns on Cameras and Projectors
Setting up a Meeting:Choosing a Virtual Venue
• Pick a Virtual Venue from list– Auto-AG has the same list as Venue Client– Can’t find your Virtual Venue?
• (Attend Advanced Node Operation)• Call Operator for assistance
– If it sounds like a pub name:• This is a shared venue managed by the AGSC• If you notify an Operator before the meeting, we will add
the venue to the list
Setting up a Meeting:Choosing Your Path
• Basic Operation:
Setting up a Meeting:Auto Positioning
• Click Auto Setup to arrange windows– Each additional click will close and re-open feeds– Be patient and don’t move the mouse!!
Setting up a Meeting:Adjusting Camera Positions
• Default positions are zoomed out– Click ‘Adjust Cameras’ on Wizard
• The 3 front cameras are controlled by Auto-AG• Hold down the buttons to move/zoom the camera
– Try to fit 1 or 2 people to a camera• Camera should not be looking lower than the table• Try to use all of your cameras effectively
Setting up a Meeting:Don’t Forget the Audio!
• Auto Setup will un-mute microphones– Click ‘talk’ button to toggle if unchecked
• If one site is too loud or quiet– Use RAT to change levels
• Use RAT sparingly– It likes to crash!
Setting up a Meeting:Shutdown
• That’s pretty much it– Keep an eye on the first ~10mins
• In case more sites join, or problems manifest
• When the meeting is over:– Press ‘Shutdown’ on Wizard
• This will close Venue Client• Turn off Projectors• Turn off Cameras• Turn off Speakers/Screens
Summary
• There are a lot of things to do– That need doing quickly
• Don’t expect to get things right away– Improve over time– Learn the quirks of AG– Sometimes problems are out of our hands
Questions?