Intro to scripting in Fast video cataloger

Scripting is one of the most powerful features of Fast Video Cataloger (FVC); it lets you automate tasks, extend the program, and even build complete solutions on top of the software. You write FVC scripts in C#.

This document is not an introduction to C# programming. There are plenty of C# tutorials online and books if you are serious about learning C#. However, this document will help you get started with scripting in FVC, even if you are not a programmer. The latest version of FVC can be downloaded and includes samples and API documentation. Now, let's get started.

• Structure of a script

• Your first script

• Getting input

• Reading video properties

• Special folders

• Updating video properties

• Reading extended properties

• Downloading files