⚙️ General Settings

🧩 Multi-Instance Behavior

You can run multiple instances of vTask simultaneously. Each instance generates a unique output name, which serves multiple purposes:

• 🏷️ Used to name the NDI output stream
• 💾 Used to name project backups
• 🕒 Displayed on the clock panel, which also shows:
• The current file playing during AutoPlay

🧠 Tip: This makes it easy to distinguish between instances and monitor playback activity across multiple outputs.

vMix Integrations

At the top left corner of the application, you will find the Host field. This is where you enter the IP address and port of the vMix instance and connect when using API Output.

⚙️ Application Settings

The General Settings dialog can be accessed by clicking the settings button at the top right corner.

Output

• NDI Audio Gain: Controls the volume of NDI output.

• Controling vTask Remotly

• Remote Control Port: Use this port to communicate with vTask over the network.
  Note:

  You must specify the full URL including the IP address and port.
  Example:

  http://127.0.0.1:91/api?Function=start

  Currently, the available commands are:

  • /api?Function=start: Starts the playlist playback.
  • /api?Function=stop: Stops the playlist playback.
  • /api?Function=retime: Restarts and adjusts the timing of the playlist.
  • /api?Function=gotoAndPlay(number): Jumps to the specified item in the playlist and starts playback. Replace number with the item's index.
  • /api?Function=load: Loads the last playlist into vTask.
  • /api?Function=save: Saves the current playlist.
  • /api?Function=connect: Connects to vMix.
  • /api?Function=disconnect: disnnects from vMix.

Startup

These actions are triggered automatically when the application starts.
They are especially useful for ensuring continuous playback after a system shutdown or restart.

🔄 Note: Changes made on this tab require an application restart to take effect.

• Autoload Last Project: Automatically loads the most recently used project.
  Whenever an item is played while the schedule is running, a backup of the current project is saved to: C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Vfxblend\vTask\{version} The backup file uses the vTask output name. This folder also contains:
• 🗓️ Schedule files
• ⚠️ Error logs

• 📊 Custom Kente graphs

• Auto Start: Begins playback or processing immediately upon launch.

• API Output On: Enables interaction with vMix.
• NDI Output On (Priority): Activates NDI (Network Device Interface) streaming for video-over-IP workflows.

  🥇 If both NDI and API outputs are enabled, NDI takes precedence.

• RTMP Stream Output On: Starts RTMP streaming for live broadcast platforms.

📺 Streaming

Configure your live streaming settings here. These options allow the application to broadcast content to platforms like YouTube, Facebook Live, or custom RTMP servers.

• Host: The RTMP server URL where the stream will be sent.
  Example: rtmp://live.example.com/app
• Stream Key: The unique key used to authenticate and identify your stream.
  Example: abc123xyz456

▶️ Auto Play

Configure automatic playback behavior to keep your content flowing smoothly, even during idle periods.

• Enable AutoPlay: Toggles automatic playback of media files.
• Folder: Specifies the directory containing media files to be played.
  Example: C:/Media/AutoPlay
• AutoPlay When Idle For: Sets the duration of inactivity (in milliseconds) before autoplay begins.
  Example: 2000 (starts autoplay after 2 seconds of inactivity)

ℹ️ About

This section provides key information about your application version, license status, and available features.

🔄 Note: Changes made on this tab (e.g., activation) require an application restart to take effect.

📄 Application Info

• Version: Displays the current version of the application.
  Example: 3.0.0
• Expiry Date: Shows the license or trial expiration.
  Example: 2 days left or Activated
• Features: A summary of enabled features based on your license.
  Example: Unlimited
• Activate: Use this button to enter your license key and unlock full functionality.