The Content app allows to create and manage all elements needed for linear program planning (Programmer and Planner App). This article explains how to create and edit, find and manage programs (and program versions), series, seasons, episodes (and episode versions) and sequences. Managing includes folders, favorites, deleting items and managing relations to other item types such as persons, texts, assets and licenses.

Both programs, program versions, series, seasons, episodes, episode versions and sequences are managed in the Stock tab (1) under Home tab (2) in the left-side menu.

This is how to select the page (3) and number of items per page (4): Select number of items and page.

1 Programs

This chapter explains how to create and edit, find and manage programs. Managing programs includes adding them to folders and favorites, deleting them and managing the relations to other item types such as assets, persons, texts and licenses.

1.1 How to create and edit programs

Creating and editing programs applies the same dialog, which needs to be accessed first.

Programs are managed in the Stock tab (1). The Home tab (2) in the left-side menu provides an overview of all programs, along with series, episodes and sequences. 

By clicking the New program button (3), a new program can be created.

Existing programs can be edited by opening the context menu (4) and clicking the edit button (5).

There are other options to enter the edit dialog, as well:

One option is to enter it via the Dashboard, where most recently edited or created programs can be managed.

The other option is to enter the dialog is using the The Relations tab. This tab mainly aims to manage relations of all kinds of items, including the relations of a program.

Since a multitude of information is specified in the Edit program dialog, it is divided into various sections. The positions of those sections and of a few other features will be shown in the following two screenshots:

1. Edit mode 

2. Save and exit button 

3. Basic program information

4. Versions

5. Genres

6. Evaluations

7. Channels

8. Keywords

9. Persons/Firms

10. Media

11. Attributes (1)

Before getting started, users can adjust sections in terms of visibility, size and position using the edit mode (see Edit mode).

Since saving information and exiting the dialog is relevant in all stages of the program creation and editing, the two functions are briefly explained beforehand: see Save and exit button.

Adjusting table columns is also relevant to several sections in the editing dialog of programs: see Adjust table columns.

1.1.1 Define basic program information

Defining basic program information is where to get started. There are various fields to define the individual pieces of information, which will be illustrated in the following screenshot.

While a program needs to have a title (1), an original title (2) is optional.

Both the program type (3), production format (4), production year (5), production country (6) and grid type (8) are selected by drop-down menus. Note that multiple production countries (6) and grid types (8) can be selected, with the number of selected countries and grid types displayed. 

New programs are automatically assigned a program number (7), which can be changed at any time.

1.2.1 Add program versions

For planning, a program needs versions. The following article explains how program versions are added.

• Program versions

The (same) dialog for creating new versions and editing existing ones is accessed the following ways:

• New versions are added by clicking the Add version button (1).
• Via the context menu (2), versions can be edited (3).

1.1.3 Add genres

The Genres section allows to add multiple genres to a program.

By clicking the Add genre button (1), genres can be added and specified in terms of genre type (2) and genre (3). Depending on the genre type selected, different genres will be available.

channels (4) and external genre (5). (Bei EPG genre external genre bei “external genre”, bei channels immer channels)

By clicking the bin icon (6), genres can be deleted.

1.1.4 Add evaluations

Furthermore, programs can be evaluated.

By clicking the Add rating button (1), evaluations can be added and specified regarding the evaluation categories (2) and the evaluation (3) itself. In addition, users can add a description (4) to the evaluation. 

Clicking the bin icon (5) deletes an evaluation.

1.1.5 Add channels

The Edit program dialog also allows to add channels for programs to be viewed on.

By clicking the Add channel button (1), channels can be added.

Both the channel (2) and the program versions available on the respective channel (3) are selected using drop-down menus, with the number of selected channels (4) being displayed.

By clicking the bin icon (5), channels can be deleted.

1.1.6 Add Persons and firms

There is another section in the Edit program dialog to add persons, e. g. actors or producers, and firms, e. g. production companies or collecting agencies. If they do not exist yet, they can also be created from this section.

Casts (persons and firms) can be added by clicking the Search cast button (1), leading to a new dialog, which will be demonstrated in the following.

When searching for a cast to add, users can filter between persons (1) and companies (1) or choose a global search (1) before typing a name into the search bar (2). 

If a person or firm does not exist yet, it can be created by clicking the Create new button (3). Now users can choose between creating new persons and companies, leading to the editing dialogs of persons and companies (verlinken)

Via the checkboxes (4), (multiple) names can be selected. The checkboxes also allow to select persons and companies at the same time.

The selection of persons and/or companies can be added by clicking the Apply button (5).

The added persons and firms can be specified using various columns, e. g. in terms of the actual first and last name (1) and the roles´ first and last name (2). 

Since a person or firm can be be involved in multiple versions of a program, the number of versions (3) is also displayed.

By ticking the checkbox (4), a person or firm can be set active. 

Clicking the x button (5) deletes persons and firms.

1.1.7 Add media files, texts and keywords

Programs can be provided with media files, texts and keywords. In addition, there are customer-specific attributes.

The following article deals with adding these kinds of extras and attachments: see Extras and Attachments, with the following chapters being relevant:

• How to add media files
• How to add texts
• How to add keywords

1.2 How to find programs and program versions

After being created or edited, programs and program versions can be found in the stock using the general and app-specific search and filter options or the SmartSearch. In addition, recently edited or created programs and program versions can be found in the Dashboard tab.

1.2.1 Using the general and app-specific search, sort and filter options

Using the general and app-specific search, sort and filter options, programs and its versions can be searched and filtered in the Stock tab.

Here is an overview of all the sections that are relevant when it comes to searching, sorting and filtering programs and program versions:

1. Search bar: see How to search and sort items.

2. Sort bar: see How to search and sort items.

3. Filter selection: see How to filter items.

4. View selection: see Views.

5. Page selection: see Select number of items and page.

6. Selection of contents per page: see Select number of items and page.

In addition to the standard filter options, there are individual stock filters to the Content App that allow to filter specifically for programs, series, episodes, sequences and versions (including program and episode versions), enabling to search search contents within a particular content type:

By clicking the search bar, specific content types can be selected, e. g. programs (1) and program versions (2).

Unterschied zu Serien-Episoden in der Anzeige

1.2.2 Using the SmartSearch

Since the SmartSearch is integrated in the Content App, it offers an alternative option to search and filter programs and program versions. The main advantage about the SmartSearch is that it cannot only be configured individually like the standard filters, but also be accessed by all users.

1.2.3 Find recently edited or created programs and program versions

Programs and its versions most recently created or edited are displayed in the Dashboard tab.

1.3 How to manage programs and program versions

Programs and program versions can be managed from the Stock tab in a variety of ways, including:

• Being added to folders
• Being added to favorites
• Being archived and deleted

In addition, programs (not program versions) can be managed in the Relations tab In terms of relations to other item types such as assets, trailers, persons and texts.

1.3.1 Add programs and program versions to folders

Folders allow to centrally manage programs and its versions (see Folders).

The following article explains how to manage folders, including:

• Create, edit and delete folders
• Add items to folders and remove them

1.3.2 Add programs and program versions to favorites

In order to find frequently used programs and program versions easier, it may make sense to add them to favorites.

This article explains how to add items to favorites: Favorites.

1.3.3 Archive and delete programs and program versions

By archiving programs and its versions, they can still be…: 

The following article explains how items are archived: Archive items.

If programs or program versions are no longer needed at all, they can be deleted.

The following article explains how this is done: Delete items.

1.4 How to manage relations of programs

Furthermore, programs are associated with different types of items such as persons, texts, contracts, licenses and windows. Those relations can be managed in the Relations and Rights tab (License App).

1.4.1 Relations Tab

The Relations tab is where all kinds of relations of programs (including episodes), series, and sequences to other item types are managed.

Here is an overview of the program relations that can be managed:

• Relations of programs (including episodes) to contracts, licenses, windows, assets, versions, series, seasons, trailers, persons (including companies) and texts

1.4.2 Rights tab

The Rights tab, in turn, allows to manage the inclusion of content rights (programs, series and episodes) in contracts, licenses and windows. The accounting of licenses can be managed here, as well.

2 Series

This chapter explains how to create and edit, find and manage series. Managing series includes adding them to folders and favorites, deleting them and managing the relations to other item types such as assets, persons, texts and licenses.

2.1 How to create and edit series

Series are created in the same dialog as seasons and episodes, starting off with series.

Series are managed in the Stock tab (1) under Home (2) in the left-side menu.

By clicking the New series button (3), a new series can be created. The context menu (4) allows to edit existing series (5).

Creating and editing series applies the same dialog.

There are other options to enter the editing dialog, as well:

One option is to enter it via the Dashboard, where most recently edited and created contents, including series, are listed.

The other option is to enter the dialog using the The Relations tab. This tab mainly aims to manage relations of all kinds of items, including the relations of a series.

The managing of series (1), seasons (2) and episodes (3) is divided into three tabs.

Since a multitude of information is specified in the Edit series dialog, it consists of various sections. The positions of those sections and of a few other features will be shown in the following two screenshots:

1. Edit mode

2. Save button

3. Series information

4. Channels

5. Genres

6. Persons/Firms

7. Other version titles

8. Other reference numbers

9. Links (1)

10. Evaluations (2)

11. Media (3)

12. Texts (4)

13. Keywords (5)

14. Comment (6)

15. Attributes (7)

Before getting started, users can adjust sections in terms of visibility, size and position using the edit mode (see Edit mode).

Since saving information and exiting the dialog is relevant in all stages of the series creation and editing, the two functions are briefly explained beforehand: see Save and exit button.

Adjusting table columns is also relevant to several sections in the editing dialog of series: see Adjust table columns.

2.1.1 Define basic series information

Series information includes the title, original title, series type, language, production year, production country, program number, production country, program number, grid and episode length.

Defining these basic pieces of information is the first step of creating or editing a series.

1. Title: Providing a series with a title is mandatory to save it.

2. Original title: A series may have an original title, as well.

3. Series type: This is where the series type is defined.

4. Language: This field allows to select the language of a series.

5. Production year: Here, the production year is determined.

6. Production country: A series can be specified regarding the production country, as well. This field allows multiple countries to be selected, with the number also being displayed.

7. Program number: When created, a series is automatically assigned a program number by the system. This number can be changed if wished.

8. Grid: It is also possible to specify the grids of a series. Since this field allows multiple grids to be selected, the number of selected grids is indicated, as well.

9. Episode length: Finally, episodes can be set a certain length.

2.1.2 Add channels

The Edit series dialog also allows to add channels for programs to be viewed on.

Channels are added and removed the same way as for programs (see Add channels), with versions refering to the version titles of a series.

2.1.3 Add genres

Another feature in the Edit series dialog is to assign genres to series.

Genres are added and deleted the same way as for programs (see Add genres).

2.1.4 Add persons and firms

There is another section in the Edit series dialog to add persons, e. g. actors or producers, and firms, e. g. production companies or collecting agencies. If they do not exist yet, they can also be created from this section.

Adding persons and firms works the same ways for programs (see Add persons and firms).

2.1.5 Add additional version titles

It is also possible to assign additional version titles to series.

By clicking the Add title button (1), titles can be added and specified concerning the name (2), type (3), language (4) and visibility (5).

Clicking the bin icon (6) allows to delete a version title.

2.1.5 Add additional reference numbers

Users can add extra reference numbers to series, in addition to the series number (program number) defined as part of the series information. This number can also be used to find a particular series.

By clicking the Add number button (1), additional reference numbers can be added and specified concerning the name (2) and type (3)

There is also a field (4) to add comments.

Clicking the bin icon (5) allows to delete an additional reference number.

2.1.6 Add links to main and sub series

Another option in the Edit series dialog is linking main and sub series.

There are corresponding buttons for adding main series (1) and sub series (2), leading to new dialogs.

By clicking the Add main series button, the following dialog opens to select series:

The name of a series can be entered into the search bar (1) to find it.

Then, it can be selected (2) and applied (3) – or discarded (4).

Related topics:

• Select number of items and page

By clicking the Add sub series button, a sub series can be created, leading to the Edit series dialog:

2.1.7 Add evaluations

Like for programs, there is a section to add evaluations to a series.

Adding evaluations  to a series and deleting them involves the same steps as for programs (see Add evaluations).

2.1.8 Add media files, texts, keywords and comments

Series can be provided with media files, texts, keywords and comments. In addition, there are customer-specific attributes.

The following article deals with adding these kinds of extras and attachments: see Extras and Attachments, with the following chapters being relevant:

• How to add media files
• How to add texts
• How to add keywords
• How to add comments

2.2 How to find series

After being created or edited, series can be found in the stock using the general and app-specific search and filter options or the SmartSearch. In addition, recently edited or created series can be found in the Dashboard tab.

2.2.1 Using the general and app-specific search, sort and filter options

Using the general and app-specific search and filter options, series can be searched and filtered in the Stock tab.

Here is an overview of all the sections that are relevant when it comes to searching, sorting and filtering programs:

1. Search bar: see How to search and sort items.

2. Sort bar: see How to search and sort items.

3. Filter selection: see How to filter items.

4. View selection: see Views.

5. Page selection: see Select number of items and page.

6. Selection of contents per page: see Select number of items and page.

In addition to the standard filter options, there are individual stock filters to the Content App that allow to filter specifically for programs, series, episodes and sequences, enabling to search search contents within a particular content type.

By clicking the search bar, specific content types can be selected, e. g. series (1). Note that multiple content types or all of them at the same time can be selected, as well.

2.2.2 Using the SmartSearch

Since the SmartSearch is integrated in the Content App, it offers an alternative option to search and filter series. The main advantage about the SmartSearch is that it cannot only be configured individually like the standard filters, but also be accessed by all users.

2.2.3 Find recently edited or created series

Series most recently created or edited are displayed in the Dashboard tab.

2.3 How to manage series

Series can be managed from the Stock tab in a variety of ways, including:

• Being added to folders
• Being added to favorites
• Being copied and deleted
• In terms of relations to other item types such as assets, trailers, persons and texts

2.3.1 Add series to folders

Folders allow to centrally manage series (see Folders).

The following article explains how to manage folders, including:

• Create, edit and delete folders
• Add items to folders and remove them

2.3.2 Add series to favorites

In order to find frequently used series easier, it may make sense to add them to favorites.

This article explains how to add items to favorites: Favorites.

2.3.3 Copy series

If another series with the same data is needed, it can be copied.

This article explains how items are copied: Copy items.

2.3.4 Archive and delete series

By archiving series they can still be…: 

The following article explains how items are archived: Archive items.

If series are no longer needed at all, they can be deleted.

The following article explains how this is done: Delete items.

2.4 How to manage relations of a series

Furthermore, series are associated with different types of items such as persons, texts, assets and licenses. Those relations can be managed in the Relations and Rights tab (License App).

2.4.1 Relations Tab

The Relations tab is where all kinds of relations of programs (including series episodes), series and sequences to other item types are managed.

Here is an overview of the series relations that can be managed:

• Relations of series to assets, programs, seasons, texts, persons (including companies) and licenses

2.4.2 Rights tab

The Rights tab, in turn, allows to manage the inclusion of content rights (programs, series and episodes) in contracts, licenses and windows. The accounting of licenses can be managed here, as well.

3 Seasons

Seasons are added to series in the Season tab of the Edit series dialog. This chapter covers how to create and edit, copy and delete seasons.

3.1 How to create and edit seasons

First of all, here is an overview of the Season tab in the Edit series dialog, where all the information regarding seasons are determined:

1. Save and exit button

2. Add season button

3. Overview table

Saving information and exiting the dialog is also relevant when seasons are added: see Save and exit button.

When clicking the Add season button (1), the newly added season will appear in the bottom line, with the number (2) and title (3) and continuation being a continuation of the previous season. The number and title can be changed if needed.

The season can be further specified by uploading a cover (4), adding a reference number (5) and specifying the production year (6) and number of episodes (7).

Furthermore, the number of attributes (8) is displayed, as well.

A season can be expanded (1) to view and edit the attributes its individual episodes. 

The individual episodes, with the number depending on how many were indicated in the previous step in the Episodes column, can be edited concerning the episode number (2), title (3) and program number (4).

3.2 How to copy and delete seasons

After being created and edited, seasons can be copied for further processing or deleted if they are no longer needed.

Seasons can be copied (1) and deleted (2) from the overview table.

If episodes of a season have been delerted, this will show in the number of episodes (3) displayed.

3.3 How to find seasons

In contrast to programs, series, episodes and sequences, seasons can only be found in the Seasons tab of the Edit series dialog, not in the Stock tab.

4 Episodes

Episodes are added to seasons of a series in the Season tab of the Edit series dialog.  This chapter covers how to create and edit, find, copy and delete seasons and how to manage its relations to other item types such as assets, persons, texts and licenses.

4.1 How to create and edit episodes

The Episodes tab in the Edit series dialog is where episodes are created and specified regarding a variety of information.

Since a multitude of information is specified in this dialog, it contains various sections. The positions of those sections and of a few other features will be shown in the following screenshot:

1. Edit mode 

2. Save and exit button

3. Selection of seasons and episodes

4. Episode information

5. Versions

6. Genres

7. Persons/Firms

8. Channels

9. Texts

1. Evaulations (11)

2. Media (12)

3. Keywords (13)

4. Attributes (14)

Before getting started, users can adjust sections in terms of visibility, size and position using the edit mode (see Edit mode).

Since saving information and exiting the dialog is relevant in all stages of the episode creation and editing, the two functions are briefly explained beforehand: see Save and exit button.

Adjusting table columns is also relevant to several sections in the editing dialog of series: see Adjust table columns.

4.1.1 Select season and episode

First of all, users need to select the corresponding season and episode.

After selecting a season (1), existing episodes (2) can be edited or new episodes (3) can be created.

4.1.2 Define basic episode information

This section serves to define the details of an individual episode.

While an episode needs to have a title (1), assigning an original title (2) is optional.

As with the title, selecting a program type (3) is obligatory, as well.

There are various data to be specified about the production of the episode, including the production format (4), production year (5) and production country (or countries) (6). Since multiple production countries can be selected, the number of sleected countries is shown, as well.

The program number (7) is assigned automatically to an episode when creating it. It can be changed if wished.

This field (8) allows to select either one or numerous grids, with the number of selected grids being displayed, too.

The series title (9) and series reference number (10) are taken from the series information.

The system creates the episode name (11) as a continuation of the previously created episode, e. g. S01, Ep01 | S01Ep02 etc., with S standing for season and Ep standing for episode.

4.1.3 Add episode versions

For episodes to be planned, they need versions. This section allows to add different versions to an episode. 

The dialog for creating new versions and editing existing ones is accessed the following ways:

• New versions are added by clicking the Add version button (1).
• Via the context menu (2), existing versions can be edited (3).

The following article explains how the data are entered in the dialog: Episode versions

4.1.4 Add genres

Another feature in the Edit series dialog is to assign genres to episodes.

Genres are added and deleted the same way as for programs (see Add genres).

4.1.5 Add persons and firms

It is also possible to add persons, e. g. actors or producers, and firms, e. g. production companies or collecting agencies. If they do not exist yet, they can also be created from this section.

Adding persons and firms works the same ways for programs (see Add persons and firms).

4.1.6 Add channels

There is also a section that allows to add channels for episodes to be viewed on.

Channels are added and removed the same as for programs (see Add channels), with versions refering to to the version titles of an episode.

4.1.7 Add evaluations

Furthermore, users can add evaluations to an episode.

Adding evaluations to an episode and deleting them involves the same steps as for programs (see Add evaluations).

4.1.8 Add media files, texts and keywords

Episodes can be provided with media files, texts and keywords. In addition, there are customer-specific attributes.

The following article deals with adding these kinds of extras and attachments: see Extras and Attachments, with the following chapters being relevant:

• How to add media files
• How to add texts
• How to add keywords

4.2 How to find episodes and episode versions

After being created or edited, episodes and episode versions can be found in the stock using the general search and filter options or the SmartSearch.

4.2.1 Using the general and app-specific search, sort and filter options

Using the general and app-specific search and filter options, episodes and episode versions can be searched and filtered in the Stock tab.

Here is an overview of all the sections that are relevant when it comes to searching, sorting and filtering episodes and episode versions:

1. Search bar: see How to search and sort items.

2. Sort bar: see How to search and sort items.

3. Filter selection: see How to filter items.

4. View selection: see Views.

5. Page selection: see Select number of items and page.

6. Selection of contents per page: see Select number of items and page.

In addition to the standard filter options, there are individual stock filters to the Content App that allow to filter specifically for programs, series, episodes, sequences and versions (including program and episode versions), enabling to search search contents within a particular content type.

By clicking the search bar, specific content types can be selected, e.g. episodes (1) and versions (2). Note that multiple content types or all of them at the same time can be selected, as well.

Unterschied zu Programm-Versionen in der Anzeige

4.2.2 Using the SmartSearch

Since the SmartSearch is integrated in the Content App, it offers an alternative option to search and filter episodes and episode versions. The main advantage about the SmartSearch is that it cannot only be configured individually like the standard filters, but also be accessed by all users.

4.3 How to manage episodes and episode versions

Episodes and its versions can be managed from the Stock tab in a variety of ways, including:

• Being added to folders
• Being added to favorites
• Being archived and deleted

In addition, episodes (not episode versions) can be managed in the Relations tab in terms of relations to other item types such as assets, trailers, persons and texts.

4.3.1 Add episodes and episode versions to folders

Folders allow to centrally manage episodes and episode versions (see Folders).

The following article explains how to manage folders, including:

• Create, edit and delete folders
• Add items to folders and remove them

4.3.2 Add episodes and episode versions to favorites

In order to find frequently used episodes and its versions easier, it may make sense to add them to favorites.

This article explains how to add items to favorites: Favorites.

4.3.3 How to archive and delete episodes

Episodes can both be archived via the Stock tab or be deleted permanently, which can be done both from the Episodes tab (Edit series dialog) or via the Stock tab.

By archiving episodes, they can still be…: 

The following article explains how items are archived: Archive items.

Episodes can either be deleted in the Episodes tab of the Edit series dialog or from the  Stock tab:

Via the Delete the episode button (1), the selected episode can be deleted from the corresponding season. 

Episodes can also be deleted from the Stock tab, where they are listed along with programs, series, episodes and sequences.

The following article explains how this is done: Delete items.

4.3.4 How to archive and delete episode versions

By archiving episode versions, they can still be…: 

The following article explains how items are archived: Archive items.

If episode versions are no longer needed at all, they can be deleted.

The following article explains how this is done: Delete items.

See how to find episode versions in the stock before deleting them.

4.3.3 How to copy (data transfer) episodes

It is also possible to copy episodes in the Episodes tab of the Edit series dialog.

1. Data transfer: With this button, the information of the series of a specific episode can be copied to another episode of the given series. Clicking this buton opens a new dialog, which will be illustrated in the following.

1. First of all, users have to determine whether the data of the entire series or a specific series are transfered.

2. If episode data are copied, the specific episode of the given series is selected in the next step.

3. By using the checkboxes, data can be included and excluded from being copied.

4. The available attributes can also be specified before before the data transfer.

5. Like the data in step 3, assets and materials can be included or excluded from being copied via the checkboxes.

6. Finally, the target episodes of the given series can be selected. Note that several episodes can be selected at the same time. Since target episodes are selected from all seasons of a series, there may be several episodes named the same.

In the end, the transfer can be executed (7) or cancelled (8).

When copying the data of the entire series to episodes, the data to be copied (1) has to be specified as well as the target episode(s) (2). 

4.4 How to manage relations of an episode

Furthermore, episodes are associated with different types of items such as persons, texts, assets and licenses. Those relations can be managed in the Relations and Rights tab (License App).

4.4.1 Relations Tab

The Relations tab is where all kinds of relations of programs (including episodes), series and sequences to other item types are managed.

Here is an overview of the episode relations that can be managed:

• Relations of programs (including series episodes) to contracts, licenses, windows, assets, versions, series, seasons, trailers, persons (including companies) and texts

4.4.2 Rights tab

The Rights tab, in turn, allows to manage the inclusion of content rights (programs, series and episodes) in contracts, licenses and windows. The accounting of licenses can be managed here, as well.

5 Sequences

This chapter explains how to create and edit, find and manage sequences. Managing sequences includes adding sequences to folders and favorites, deleting them and managing the relations to other item types such as assets, seasons, texts and persons.

5.1 How to create and edit sequences

Creating and editing sequences applies the same dialog, which needs to be accessed first.

Sequences are managed in the Stock tab (1) under Home (2) in the left-side menu.

By clicking the New sequence button (3), a new sequence can be created. The context menu (4) allows to edit existing sequences (5).

Creating and editing sequences applies the same dialog.

There are other options to enter the edit dialog, as well:

One option is to enter it via the Dashboard, where most recently edited or created contents, including sequences, are listed.

The other option is to enter the dialog is using the The Relations tab. This tab mainly aims to manage relations of all kinds of items, including the relations of a sequence.

Since a multitude of information is specified in this dialog, it is divided into various sections. The positions of those sections and of a few other features will be shown in the following two screenshots:

1. Edit mode

2. Save and exit button

3. Basic sequence information

4. Sequence versions

5. Genres

6. Channels

7. Persons and firms

8. Evaluations

9. Media

10. Texts

11. Keywords (1)

12. Comment (2)

13. Attributes (3)

Before getting started, users can adjust sections in terms of visibility, size and position using the edit mode (see Edit mode).

Since saving information and exiting the dialog is relevant in all stages of the sequence creation and editing, the two functions are briefly explained beforehand: see Save and exit button.

Adjusting table columns is also relevant to several sections in the editing dialog of sequences: see Adjust table columns.

Related topics:

• Adjust table columns
• Edit mode
• Save and exit button

5.1.1 Define basic sequence information

Defining basic sequence information is where to get started, including title, reference number, production country and grid.

First of all, a title (1) needs to be determined for a sequence to be created.

The reference number (2) is assigned automatically by the system when creating a new sequence. 

At this stage, only the basic sequence information and the genres can be specified.

For the other sections to appear, the sequence needs to be saved (3).

The reference number can either be left unchanged, or a new one can be created by clicking the refresh icon (1).

For both the production country (2) and grid (3), a multiple selection is possible, with the number of selected production countries and grids being displayed, as well.

5.1.2 Add program versions to a sequence

Since a sequence is a collection of several programs (program versions), those need to be added to enable specific planning later in the process.

By clicking the Add or remove version button (1), a new dialog opens to add program versions.

After being searched (1) and added (2), versions will appear under Selected versions (3). From here. they can be removed by clicking the x button (4). Finally, the selection of versions can be saved (5) or discarded (6).

The following article explains how program versions are created and edited:

• Create and edit program versions

5.1.3 Add genres

Another feature in the Edit sequence dialog is to assign genres to sequences.

Genres are added and deleted the same way as for programs (see Add genres).

5.1.4 Add channels

There is also a section that allows to add channels for sequences to be viewed on.

Channels are added and removed the same way as for programs (see Add channels), with versions refering to to the program versions contained in a sequence.

5.1.5 Add persons and firms

Furthermore, persons, e. g. actors or producers, and firms, e. g. production companies or collecting agencies can be added to a sequence. If they do not exist yet, they can also be created from this section.

Adding persons and firms works the same ways for programs (see Add persons and firms).

5.1.6 Add evaluations

Furthermore, users can add evaluations to an episode.

Adding evaluations to an episode and deleting them involves the same steps as for programs (see Add evaluations).

5.1.7 Add media files, texts, keywords and comments

Sequences can be provided with media files, texts, keywords and comments. In addition, there are customer-specific attributes.

The following article deals with adding these kinds of extras and attachments: see Extras and Attachments, with the following chapters being relevant:

• How to add media files
• How to add texts
• How to add keywords
• How to add comments

5.2 How to find sequences

After being created or edited, sequences can be found in the stock using the general search and filter options or the SmartSearch. In addition, recently edited or created sequences can be found in the Dashboard tab.

5.2.1 Using the general and app-specific search, sort and filter options

Using the general and app-specific search and filter options, sequences can be searched and filtered in the Stock tab.

Here is an overview of all the sections that are relevant when it comes to searching, sorting and filtering sequences:

1. Search bar: see How to search and sort items.

2. Sort bar: see How to search and sort items.

3. Filter selection: see How to filter items.

4. View selection: see Views.

5. Page selection: see Select number of items and page.

6. Selection of contents per page: see Select number of items and page.

In addition to the standard filter options, there are individual stock filters to the Content App that allow to filter specifically for programs, series, episodes and sequences, enabling to search search contents within a particular content type:

By clicking the search bar, specific content types can be selected, e. g. sequences (1). Note that multiple content types or all of them at the same time can be selected, as well.

5.2.2 Using the SmartSearch

Since the SmartSearch is integrated in the Content App, it offers an alternative option to search and filter sequences. The main advantage about the SmartSearch is that it cannot only be configured individually like the standard filters, but also be accessed by all users.

5.2.3 Find recently edited or created progams

Sequences most recently created or edited are displayed in the Dashboard tab.

5.3 How to manage sequences

Sequences can be managed from the Stock tab in a variety of ways, including:

• Being added to folders
• Being added to favorites
• Being deleted
• In terms of relations to other item types such as versions and texts

5.3.1 Add sequences to folders

Folders allow to centrally manage sequences (see Folders).

The following article explains how to manage folders, including:

• Create, edit and delete folders
• Add items to folders and remove them

5.3.2 Add sequences to favorites

In order to find frequently used sequences easier, it may make sense to add them to favorites.

This article explains how to add items to favorites: Favorites.

5.3.3 Archive and delete sequences

By archiving sequences, they can still be…: 

The following article explains how items are archived: Archive items.

If sequences are no longer needed at all, they can be deleted.

The following article explains how this is done: Delete items.

5.3 How to manage relations of sequences

Furthermore, sequences are associated with different types of items such as versions and texts. Those relations can be managed in the Relations tab.

The Relations tab is where all kinds of relations of programs (including series episodes), series and sequences to other item types are managed.

Here is an overview of the sequence relations that can be managed:

• Relations of sequences to versions an texts

Fassungen von Episoden und Programmen auch im Stock tab