4.2.1. Creating a new document

In case there is a media file but no annotation file (*.eaf, *.txt, *.trs), click on New in the File menu. The New Transcription dialog window (see Figure 4.2) will be displayed, e.g.:

The New Transcription dialog window: media

Figure 4.2. The New Transcription dialog window: media


Do the following:

  1. Click on the Look in pull down box and browse to the directory that contains the media files

  2. If you want to use media files of another type (e.g. QuickTime *.mov) then select All Files in the Files of type dropdown menu. If a media type is supported depends on your software configuration.

  3. Double-click on the media file (*.mpg, *.mov, *.wav, etc.) to select it. It appears now in the rightmost box. Alternatively, you can click on the media file name and click afterwards on the >> button.

  4. If you want to use a predefined set of tiers (a template), select the Template radio button and choose the template (i.e. *.etf) to be used:

    The New Transcription dialog window: templates

    Figure 4.3. The New Transcription dialog window: templates


  5. Beside media files on disk you can also add a streaming file of Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP). Click on Add Streaming File... and enter the URL of the streaming media. Click on OK.

  6. Click OK to open the new annotation document; otherwise click Cancel to exit the dialog window without creating a new file.

    An ELAN window containing the new document appears.