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# 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

### 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

| **Icon** | **Function**             |
| -------- | ------------------------ |
| ➕        | **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:
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> * 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.