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# Schedules

The **Schedules** feature in **PADS4** allows you to **schedule presentations** for specific **Viewers** or **Viewer groups**. Schedules can be **one-time (ad hoc)** or **recurring**, giving you full control over content delivery.

## **Viewing Schedules**

* **Multiple Views** – Choose between a **table-style list** or a **graphical timeline**.
* **Flexible Time Periods** – View schedules by **day, week, workweek, month,** or **timeline**.
* **Filter Options** – Search for specific **presentations** assigned to a selected **Viewer**.

## **Online /Offline Viewers**

* A **green dot** next to a Viewer’s name indicates it is **online**.
* A **red dot** means the Viewer is **offline**.

## **Compare Viewers' Schedules**

* You can switch to **multi-Viewer selection** to **compare schedules** for different Viewers side by side.

## **Scheduling a New PADS4 Presentation**

Follow these steps to schedule a **new PADS4 presentation**:

1️⃣ **Click the** ➕ **New** button on the Schedules page.\
2️⃣ **Select one or more presentations** from your **PADS4 Content** by clicking **➕**.

* A **file browser** will open to display available content.
* If needed, **upload a presentation** from your local PC.
* **Tip:** **Double-click** a presentation to preview it before scheduling.\
  3️⃣ **Name the schedule** – By default, the **presentation name** is used, but you can edit it.\
  4️⃣ **Assign Viewers or Viewer Groups** – Choose which **Viewers** should display this presentation.\
  5️⃣ **Set Schedule Priority** (Optional)
* **Higher priority schedules override lower priority ones**.
* Priorities can be managed using the **Windows PADS4 Scheduler application**.\
  6️⃣ **Specify the Display Period**
* Define the **start and end date/time** for the schedule.
* Click **Edit Recurrence** to set **daily, weekly, or custom recurrence rules**.\
  7️⃣ **Click the "Schedule" button** to finalize the scheduling.