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title: Step 2: Creating a File Input on ZEC/Broadcaster
slug: quick-start/step-2-creating-a-file-input-on-zecbroadcaster
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createdAt: 2024-12-05T20:25:21.578Z
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ZEC enables you to input streams into the Zixi system from various types of input sources (e.g. TS File, UDP, RTMP, ASI etc.). Once an Input has been created on the ZEC, you can configure ZEC to send the source to your Zixi Broadcaster for processing and transmission.

*For this tutorial we will create an Input in ZEC for a TS file. You can use the file that you downloaded in *[Prerequisites](docId\:tmGrz4u_MKCTuz3INy6L9)* . You will then be able to configure the ZEC to transmit this file to the Broadcaster.*

### To create a File Input on the Feeder:

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In the ZEC UI, in the Main Navigation, click **Inputs**.
The Inputs page opens
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On the **Inputs** page, click the **+New Input** button in the Menu bar.

![New Input Button](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/yrktG4ly8In7wwiF1ITSh_image.png)

The** New Input** window is displayed: 

![Add New Input Dialog](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/35L2Hhsa59g5tpvciIJxa_image.png)
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In the **Stream ID** field, enter a unique name to identify this Input on your Zixi Feeder, e.g. *SampleTSFile01.*
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In the **Input Source** section, select the **File** radio button.
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In the **Path** field, enter the full path to the sample TS file "clock.ts" on the local machine OR click on the "…" button and navigate to the desired file.

*If you cannot locate the file ensure it has been placed into the "files" folder in the install directory.*
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Click **OK**. 
The “Input added” message appears on the top of the screen. 
The new Input is added to the Feeder and now appears in the list of streams available on the Inputs screen. After a few seconds the **Input Status** should be *Online* (green).

![Input Status](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/mzxtTQEvCNIdUNgF2kuwJ/GPMkqE9-xh4DdvBGbVK97_image.png)
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