The Zone Viewer Properties define how the Zone Viewer is recognized within the PADS4 system. During playback, the zone viewer will display scheduled presentations assigned to its destination.

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Identification Methods

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Manual Zone Viewer Name

  • Enter a Viewer Name that the PADS4 system will use to identify the Zone Viewer.
  • This name allows targeted scheduling for specific zones.

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Zone Viewer Name Provided by Data Provider

  • The Viewer Name can be dynamically assigned by a data provider.
  • This enables real-time assignment of content based on external data.

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Data Provider Integration

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Data Provider

  • Represents a connection to an external data source such as:
    • Database table, query, or stored procedure
    • XML file or RSS feed
    • Other supported dynamic content sources
  • Data providers are defined at the presentation level, making them available to all elements.

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Column Selection

  • Choose a specific column from the data provider to bind to the Zone Viewer.

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Row Selection

  • Define the specific row from the data provider that will be linked to the Zone Viewer.

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Key Considerations

  • Shared Viewer Names – Unlike regular Viewers, the Zone Viewer Name does not have to be unique.
  • Multiple Displays – If the same Zone Viewer Name is used in multiple places, all instances will display the same scheduled content.
  • Group Scheduling – When a Zone Viewer is scheduled within a Viewer Group, all Viewers in that group will display the same content for the Zone.