The Proof of Play properties allow you to log detailed information about the playback of specific elements in your presentation. This log can be used, for example, to demonstrate to advertisers that their content has been shown, including when, where, and for how long.

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Proof of Play

Log Element Statistics Info
When this option is enabled, the PADS4 Viewer will log detailed information each time the element is played. This information is automatically sent to the PADS4 Server for central collection and storage.

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Remarks

  • The playback information is stored in a dedicated proof of play database on the PADS4 Server PC.
  • This database can be accessed and reviewed using:
    • PADS4 Agent, which also allows exporting the log to XML for further analysis (e.g., in Microsoft Excel).
    • PADS4 Software Development Kit (SDK) for creating custom tools to process and analyze the logged data.

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Important

If you enable Proof of Play logging, it is essential to establish a procedure to regularly manage and clean up the proof of play database(s).
Without proper maintenance, the database can grow indefinitely, eventually consuming all available disk space, as automatic deletion of old records is not performed by the system.