> ## Documentation Index
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# Type of schedule

PADS4 Scheduler supports **three types of schedules**, each offering different levels of flexibility and complexity to meet a wide range of content deployment needs.

> **Note:**\
> All three types of schedules support **recurrence**, allowing you to repeat schedules over a defined time pattern (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly).

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## Schedule Types Overview

| **Type**              | **Presentation(s)**    | **Destination(s)**    | **Period(s)**                   |
| --------------------- | ---------------------- | --------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| **Simple Schedule**   | Single presentation    | Single destination    | Single period                   |
| **Playlist Schedule** | Multiple presentations | Single destination    | Single period                   |
| **Advanced Schedule** | Multiple presentations | Multiple destinations | Multiple and/or complex periods |

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### **1. Simple Schedule**

A **Simple Schedule** includes:

* One presentation
* One destination
* One display time period

> Ideal for quick, straightforward scheduling when only one screen and one presentation are involved.

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### **2. Playlist Schedule**

A **Playlist Schedule** allows:

* Multiple presentations
* One destination
* One display time period

> Useful when you want a sequence of content to play at a single location without managing each presentation individually.

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### **3. Advanced Schedule**

An **Advanced Schedule** offers the highest flexibility:

* Multiple presentations
* Multiple destinations
* Multiple or complex time periods

> Perfect for larger networks or advanced scenarios where content needs to vary by screen, location, or time.