The files can be downloaded using the Zixi Protocol, through the Zixi Broadcaster UI.
To download a fileInstead of downloading files from the server on which Zixi Broadcaster is installed, it is possible to use Zixi Broadcaster to retrieve the file from a remote HTTP server. Zixi Broadcaster converts the remote server URL to an Accelerated URL. By using this accelerated URL to download the file, Zixi Broadcaster will retrieve the file from the remote server and use the Zixi Protocol to transfer the file to the Client.
To generate an accelerated URL:
- In Zixi Broadcaster, click the Files Files tab.
- Under Destinations, navigate to the desired file.
- Hover your mouse over the desired file and click Download.
In the Select Download Destination window, select the local folder as a destination for the file download.
The file will be downloaded using the Zixi protocol. The download process is displayed at the bottom of the screen (Files Transfer Queue tab). When the download is complete, it will be recorded in the File Transfer Log tab.Info You can limit the download speed by dragging the Download Speed Limit slider. The overall maximal limit determined by the Max download speed [kbps] setting in the Settings > File Transfer & VOD screenclick the icon.title Note
The following window appears:- In the URL field, type the URL of file in the remote HTTP server.
Click the icon.
Two URLs are generated:
The top URL is an HTTP URL and the bottom is an HTTPS URL.