Advanced schedule

The Advanced Schedule in PADS4 Scheduler offers complete scheduling flexibility. This powerful schedule type allows you to:

• Schedule the same content to be shown on multiple destinations
• Define different time periods and priorities for each instance
• Build a comprehensive timetable that acts as a multi-destination, multi-period schedule controller

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Example Use Case:

You can schedule the same playlist to:

• Appear on Viewer A in the morning
• Then appear on Viewer Group B two days later in the evening
• Each with different priority levels

This level of control is ideal for complex signage networks with diverse content distribution requirements.

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How to Create an Advanced Schedule

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Step 1: Launch the Schedule Wizard

1. Open the Schedule Wizard
2. Select Advanced Schedule

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Step 2: Identification & Playlist Setup

• In the Identification section, enter a unique Name for the schedule.
• In the Presentations section, create your playlist of presentations.

This step is identical to the process used in the Playlist Schedule:

• Import from the Content Library
• Browse for a file
• Create new content using PADS4 Designer
• Use the toolbar to manage, reorder, and configure each presentation

For a detailed guide, refer to the Playlist Schedule section.

After setting up your playlist, click Next to continue.

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Step 3: Define the Timetable

In the Timetable screen, you will assign:

• Destinations
• Display periods
• Priorities
• Optional recurrence rules

Each row in the timetable represents a single schedule entry. You can define multiple rows, each targeting different combinations of the above elements.

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Timetable Toolbar Functions

Use the toolbar to add and manage schedule entries within your timetable.

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Editing Timetable Entries

For each row, specify:

• Destination (Viewer or Viewer Group)
• From / Until (start and end time)
• Priority
• Recurrence (optional)

You can edit these fields directly in the table view. Click into any cell to modify the value.

Note: If access permissions are applied:

• You’ll only see destinations you have at least read access to
• You can only assign schedules to destinations where you have write access
• You can only select priority levels that your user account is authorized to use

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Step 4: Finalize

Once your timetable is complete:

• Click Finish to save and activate the Advanced Schedule

Your content will now follow the exact distribution logic defined in the timetable.