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

IconFunction
➕Add New Item
❌Remove Selected Item
📄Copy Selected Item
⏮️Go to First row
◀️Go to Previous row
▶️Go to Next row
⏭️Go to Last row
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.