Updated May 7, 2007

Web routing is not functional yet. APT has done the work that will send packages to the appropriate section of the newstool for posting to the Web. We await the online division's confirmation that the export works.

Here's an outline of how the function is expected to work, and you can download attachments at the end of this page with additional, much more detailed information.

HOW ROUTING WORKS

First off, "routing" is the process through which stories are scheduled to generate xml- files for the Web and story archive.

A story can be scheduled to do both; and stories can be scheduled in batches for one or the other.

To access the routing window, select a story in the queue window, and click the “routing” icon in the queue toolbar (you also can right-click and select "routing" from a popup menu)

In most cases, you will be scheduling a story to send later, when its status reaches "final." In that case, the user will click “Add Only”, which will add the element to the “to be routed later” window.

If you don’t necessarily need to change the trigger, but need to send an item to the Web now (such as breaking news stories or midday updates), click “Add & Send.” This will create an xml file immediately, and schedule the story to process again, later, under normal conditions.

If the story is to be sent now but not be updated later, use the “Add & Send & Complete” button.

SELECTING SECTIONS FOR POSTING OUT OF APT

The first time a story is scheduled for Web output, a "meta-data" window labeled Internet Export Options must be completed (or can be modified by clicking the icon in the upper portion of the window.)

Use the drop-down windows to choose Section, which will route a story to the correct section online.

See the attachment below called WebRouting for a table showing the sections we have requested and where those sections place the stories online.

Note: We do not plan to use "Run From" and "Run To" dates at this time, as that function is more easily managed in the newstool.

FINAL STEPS

If all goes well, the story will be automatically routed to the newstool sections you have selected when it reaches "final" status. One step remains in the newstool: You must go in and "publish to live" all sections that have been sent packages from APT.

Then be sure to check the Web site after a few minutes to make sure all new material displays properly.