Identification Methods
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.
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.
Data Provider Integration
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.
Column Selection
- Choose a specific column from the data provider to bind to the Zone Viewer.
Row Selection
- Define the specific row from the data provider that will be linked to the Zone Viewer.
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.