Editing the timetable of your schedule
The Timetable functionality in PADS4 Scheduler allows you to manage multiple scheduled entries within a single schedule. By enabling Advanced Mode, even a Simple or Playlist Schedule can be edited and expanded into a multi-destination, multi-period schedule—essentially turning it into an Advanced Schedule.
Accessing the Timetable
To edit the timetable of a schedule:
- Open the Edit Schedule window for the desired schedule.
- Navigate to the Timetable tab.
- Click Switch to Advanced Mode.
This will reveal the Timetable view, enabling detailed management of schedule entries.
Note: If access permissions are applied, some destinations or priority levels may be hidden or disabled based on your user rights.
Timetable Screen Overview
The screen is divided into two main areas:
1. The Timetable (Top Section)
Displays a list of scheduled entries with the following columns:
- From / Until (display period)
- Destination
- Priority
- Recurrence (if applicable)
Toolbar Options:
Icon | Function |
---|---|
➕ | Add New Item |
❌ | Remove Selected Item |
📄 | Copy Selected Item |
⏮️ | Go to First Entry |
◀️ | Go to Previous Entry |
▶️ | Go to Next Entry |
⏭️ | Go to Last Entry |
🔼 | Maximize timetable area |
🔽 | Minimize timetable area |
🔁 | Restore default split view size |
Use these tools to navigate and manage multiple schedule entries efficiently.
2. Individual Schedule Entry (Bottom Section)
When you select an item in the timetable, its details appear below:
- Destination: Select the Viewer or Viewer Group
- Display Period: Set the start and end time
- Priority: Choose the display priority
- Recurrence: (Optional) Add or edit recurrence patterns
This section provides the same controls and layout as used in Simple and Playlist Schedules.
You can manage as many timetable entries as needed, allowing a single schedule to target different content, destinations, times, or even priorities.
Permissions & Access Control
- If user permissions are applied, only destinations with at least read access will be displayed.
- You can only assign to destinations for which you have write access.
- You’ll only see priority levels that your user account is authorized to use.
Example Use Case
Your finalized Timetable might look like this:
From | Until | Destination | Priority | Recurrence |
---|---|---|---|---|
08:00 | 12:00 | Lobby Display | High | Daily, Weekdays |
17:00 | 20:00 | Breakroom Screen | Medium | Weekly, Fridays |
10:00 | 11:00 | Office Entrance | Low | Monthly, First Mon |