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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out which attributes go with an annotation?

The following directory contains the XML files that define attributes for each annotation type.

• On UNIX:

  $ORACLE_HOME/ord/Annotator/lib/descriptors/annotations
  
  

• On Windows NT:

  ORACLE_HOME\ord\Annotator\lib\descriptors\annotations
  
  

Why won't my media file load into the database?

The file may not load because of one of the following reasons:

• The directory specified in the PL/SQL Upload Template is not accessible to the database server. This means that the directory does not exist or read access is not granted for that directory. See Section 5.1 for more details.

• For the file being uploaded, there is no read access granted to the database server.

• The INSERT statement in the PL/SQL Upload Template is incorrect. Refer to the reported SQL error in the Console window for an indication of the problem.

• If the media source is imported through an HTTP stream, an error may occur depending on your proxy settings. Make sure that the UTL_HTTP package in your Oracle database is correctly configured.

• Either the specified WHERE clause returns no results or it returns more than one resulting row.

How do I build an index on an attribute value?

See Appendix A.

How do I change the mapping between a file extension and its MIME type?

Modify the mime.types file, located in the following directory:

• On Unix: $ORACLE_HOME/ord/Annotator/lib/conf

• On Windows: ORACLE_HOME\ord\Annotator\lib\conf

When I am parsing a media source using the HTTP protocol, I encounter the following error: Unsupported Annotation for Content Type text/htm

Check the path of the URL pointing to the resource. It is possible that the URL is invalid.

How can I change my startup settings?

If you are familiar with DOS batch files or UNIX shell scripts, you can modify the environment variables at the beginning of the startup script.

When I run Annotator.bat on my Windows NT system, why do I see the following error: "Could not load runtime library: d:\JRE\bin\javai.dll"?

The error appears because the NT registry is not consistent with the JDK that is being used. The error can be corrected by reinstalling the JDK. Also, check the directory names in Annotator.bat.

Where can I find the latest information on Oracle interMedia Annotator?

The latest information, known problems, and FAQ are available at:

http://otn.oracle.com

On the Macintosh platform, where is the Oracle JDBC driver located?

A copy of the Oracle JDBC Thin driver release 8.1.5 is included with the Macintosh version of Annotator. It is located at:

ORACLE_HOME\ord\Annotator\lib\classes12.zip.

Does QuickTime support include sprite track and flash track?

Sprite track and flash track are not supported.

How do I submit feedback on Oracle interMedia Annotator?

Please contact your local Oracle Support Services.