Viewing playlists

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By default, playlists are displayed in a block-style overview. Each playlist is shown as a separate block, with its assigned color displayed at the top and bottom. The center section contains the most important information, providing a clear and concise overview of each playlist.

The following information is displayed in each playlist block, from top to bottom:

  • Playlist Name: The name of the playlist.
  • Zone & Channels: The zone and channel configuration used by the playlist.
  • Devices: The devices on which the playlist has been scheduled.
  • Active Rule(s): The scheduling rule or rules that determine when the playlist is displayed.
  • Slides & Devices Count: The total number of slides included in the playlist and the number of devices

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This view works well when only a few playlists are displayed. However, when managing a larger number of playlists, it is recommended to use the filter options available on the left-hand side to quickly find and organize specific playlists.
 

Filters

There are several ways to filter and find specific playlists. One of the most common methods is to select one or more devices to view their scheduled playlists. Under the Devices section, you can select devices or device groups using the checkboxes next to their names. For more information about adding devices and groups, see the related article Hierarchy.

Other ways to filter playlists include the options shown below:

The Tags, Channels, and Zones filters all support selecting multiple values, allowing you to narrow down the playlist overview based on several criteria at once.

 

The Name filter is a search field that lets you find playlists by their name. Enter all or part of a playlist name to quickly locate matching playlists.

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Calendar view

To view playlists in a calendar-style layout, select the Calendar tab above the playlist overview. This view provides a clear overview of when playlists are scheduled and makes it easier to identify overlaps, gaps, and recurring schedules.

Devices - More options

You can use the option to right click on the devices to be able to view the schedule of the device and take a screenshot without having to go to the devices tab. If you have permission to access the devices tab, you are also allowed to switch channel and reboot the device.

With right click on the devices you are able to get more options:

Switch channel: Switch the active channel on a specific device. (Only visible to users with the Manage device permission.)

 

View schedule: Open a calendar overview showing all playlists scheduled for the selected device.

 

Take screenshot: View the content currently being displayed on the player.

 

Reboot device: Restart the player remotely. (Only visible to users with the Manage device permission.)

Content Preview

When you open a playlist, in the Slides tab you can preview your scheduled content before it is displayed. Select Preview to play the content and see how it should appear on your screen.

Here you can preview all enabled slides. Use the left and right arrows to quickly navigate through the slides. In the preview, you can also switch between the available screen resolutions to see how the content will appear on different displays.

 

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