PADS4 Scheduler supports working with multiple windows, allowing users to compare schedules across different Destinations side by side. This feature is useful for managing complex schedules across various screens or Viewer groups.

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Creating a New Window

To open an additional scheduling window:

  1. Navigate to the View tab in the ribbon bar.
  2. In the Window group, click New Window.

A new window will open within the scheduling area, initially displaying the same Destination as the original window.

To change the Destination:

  • Use the Select Destination button in the ribbon bar, or
  • Use the Destinations tree view in the left pane of the application.

Each window can now display the schedule of a different Destination for easy comparison.

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Creating a New Tab Group

Once you have more than one window open, you can position them side by side for comparison:

  1. Go to the View tab.
  2. In the Window group, click New Tab Group.
  3. From the dropdown menu, select New Vertical Tab Group.

The scheduling windows will now appear next to each other in a split view.

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Switching Between Windows

When multiple windows are open, you can switch between them in two ways:

  • Click the tab corresponding to the desired window.
  • Or, from the Window group, click Switch Windows and select from the list of open windows.

The selected window becomes the active window in focus.

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Moving a Window Between Groups

To reposition a window from one tab group to another:

  1. In the Window group, click Move To.
  2. Choose Move to Previous Tab Group from the dropdown menu.

The currently active window will be moved to the specified tab group.

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Using the Context Menu

You can also right-click on a window tab to access a context menu with additional layout and window management options.