The Content app allows to create and manage all elements needed for linear program planning (Programmer and Planner App), including trailers, commercials and secondary and design elements. This article explains how to create and edit, find and manage those items. Managing includes folders, favorites, deleting items and managing relations to other item types such as programs and episodes.
Both trailers, commercials, design elements and secondary elements are managed in the Promos tab (1) under Home (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 Trailers
This chapter explains how to create and edit, find and manage trailers. Managing trailers includes adding them to folders and favorites, deleting them and managing the relations to other item types such as programs and episodes.
1.1 How to create and edit trailers
Creating and editing trailers applies the same dialog, which needs to be accessed first.
Trailers are managed in the Promos tab (1) under Home (2) in the left-side menu.
By clicking the New trailer button (3), a new person can be created.
Existing trailers can be edited by opening the context menu (4) and clicking the edit button (5).
Another option to enter the dialog is the Dashboard, where most recently edited or created trailers can be managed.
Since a multitude of information is specified in the Edit trailer 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 trailer information
4. Persons / Companies
5. Versions
6. Genres
7. References
8. Copyright
9. Other reference numbers
10. Rating
11. Media
12. Text
13. Keywords
14. Attributes (1)
Before getting started, users can adjust sections in terms of visibility, size and position using the edit mode (see Edit mode).
Adjusting table columns is also relevant to several sections in the editing dialog of trailers: see Adjust table columns.
1.1.1 Define basic trailer information
Defining basic trailer 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.
In order to be created, a trailer needs to have a title (1) and trailer type (2). Otherwise, the trailer cannot be saved, and no versions can be created.
The reference number will be assigned to the trailer automatically by the system.
Furthermore, the trailer can be specified regarding length, production year, production country and grid. Note that it is possible to select multiple production countries and grids, with the number of selected countries and grids being displayed, as well.
1.1.2 Add persons and companies
There is also a section in the Edit trailer dialog to add persons, e. g. actors or producers, and companies, e. g. production companies or collecting agencies. If they do not exist yet, they can also be created from this section.
Adding persons and companies works the same ways for programs (see Add persons and companies).
1.1.3 Add versions
Trailers need individual versions to be planned. This section allows to add different versions to a trailer.
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 dialog to create and edit trailer versions contains a variety of sections to define different types of information:
1. Version information: This is where basic information about the trailer version such as title, version type and duration are determined (see section below).
2. Periods of use: In order for a trailer to be a scheduled, it needs to be assigned periods of use (see Add periods of use).
3. Other version titles: In addition to main titles, other version titles provide an alternative way to find specifc trailer versions (see other version titles).
4. Other reference numbers: In addition to main reference numbers, other reference numbers provide an alternative way to find specific trailer versions (see Add other reference numbers).
5. Copyright: In order to manage copyright content in a trailer version, the editing dialog of trailer versions contains a Copyright section (see Manage copyright content).
6. Media: The Media section is where media files, including assets and material, can be connected to a trailer version (see How to add media files).
7. Comment: The Comment section can be used to provide extra information about a trailer version (see comments).
8. Attributes: This is where attributes can be activated, deactivated and specified (see How to add attributes).
Here is a in-detail explanation of the section to define basic version information:
Determining a title (1) is obligatory for the trailer version to be created.
A reference number (2) is assigned to the trailer version automatically by the system.
In addition, the version type, duration, language, channels and age rating of a trailer version can be specified.
The checkboxes (3) allow further specification of the trailer version.
1.1.4 Add genres
Another feature in the Edit trailer dialog is to assign genres to trailers.
Genres are added and deleted the same way as for programs (see Add genres).
1.1.5 Add references
The content a trailer refers to is added in this section, including programs and series.
NOTE
Programs include to both series episodes and other program types such as movies.
By clicking the Add content references button (1), a new dialog opens where programs or series can be added.
Before entering the title of the content into the search bar, the type of content can be specified (1).
Then, a content can be selected (2) and applied (3).
Once content is added, it will be visible in the overview table.
By clicking the bin icon (1), content can be deleted.
1.1.6 Manage copyright content
Another feature in the Edit trailer dialog is to manage copyright content (see Manage copyright content).
1.1.7 Add additional reference numbers
Users can add extra reference numbers to trailers in addition to the reference number defined as part of the basic trailer information. These numbers can also be used to find a particular trailers.
Adding additional reference numbers for trailers works the same ways for programs (see Add other reference numbers).
1.1.8 Add ratings
It is also possible to add ratings to a trailer.
By clicking the Add rating button (1), a rating can be added.
Within the selected rating system, ratings can be added. It is also possible to write a description.
By clicking the bin icon (2), the rating can be deleted.
1.1.9 Add media files, epg texts, keywords and attributes
Trailers can be provided with media files (including assets and material), epg texts and keywords. In addition, customers can define their own system-level attributes that control the behaviour of content in workflows.
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 (assets, material, images, documents and URLs)
- How to add epg texts
- How to add keywords
- How to add attributes
1.2 How to find trailers
After being created or edited, trailers can be found in the Promos tab using the general and app-specific search, sort and filter options. In addition, recently edited or created trailers 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, trailers can be searched and filtered in the Promos tab.
Here is an overview of all the sections that are relevant when it comes to searching ,sorting and filtering trailers:
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 content.
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 trailers, commercials, design elements, secondary elements, trailer versions and commercial versions, enabling to search within the selected content type:
By clicking the search bar, specific content types can be selected, e. g. trailers (1). Note that multiple content types or all of them at the same time can be selected, as well.
1.2.2 Using the SmartSearch
Since the SmartSearch is integrated in the Content App, it offers an alternative option to search and filter trailers. 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 trailers
Trailers most recently created or edited are displayed in the Dashboard tab.
1.3 How to manage trailers
Trailers can be managed from the Promos tab in a variety of ways, including:
- Being added to folders
- Being added to favorites
- Being copied
- Being archived and deleted
- In terms of relations to other item types such as assets and programs (including series episodes)
1.3.1 Add trailers to folders
Folders allow to centrally manage trailers (see Folders).
The following article explains how to manage folders, including:
1.3.2 Add trailers to favorites
In order to find frequently used trailers easier, it may make sense to add them to favorites.
This article explains how to add items to favorites: Favorites.
1.3.3 Copy trailers
If another trailer with the same data is needed, it can be copied.
This article explains how items are copied: Copy items.
1.3.4 Archive and delete trailers
The following article explains how items are archived: Archive items.
If trailers 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 trailers
Furthermore, trailers are associated with different types of information and items, including:
- periods of use
- scheduling
- copyright
- casts
- epg texts
- content references
- assets
- attributes
- programs (including series episodes)
Those relations can be managed in the Stock and Relations tab..
The Promos tab is where companies can be checked in terms of periods of use, scheduling, copyright, casts (persons and companies), epg texts, content references, assets and attributes:
The Relations tab is where the inclusion of trailers in programs (including series episodes) and series can be checked.
2 Commercials
This chapter explains how to create and edit, find and manage commercials. Managing commercials includes adding them to folders and favorites and deleting them.
2.1 How to create and edit commercials
Creating and editing commercials applies the same dialog, which needs to be accessed first.
Commercials are managed in the Promos tab (1) under Home (2) in the left-side menu.
By clicking the New commercial button (3), a new commercial can be created.
Existing commercials can be edited by opening the context menu (4) and clicking the edit button (5).
Another option to enter the dialog is via the Dashboard, where most recently edited or created commercials can be managed.
Since a multitude of information is specified in the Edit commercial dialog, it is divided into 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. Basic information
4. Versions
5. Persons / Companies
6. Periods of use
7. Other reference numbers
8. Media
9. Texts
10. Comment
11. Attributes (1)
12. Copyright (2)
Before getting started, users can adjust sections in terms of visibility, size and position using the edit mode (see Edit mode).
2.1.1 Define basic commercial information
Defining basic commercial 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.
In order to be created, commercials need to have a title (1). Otherwise, the trailer cannot be saved, and no versions can be created.
The reference number (2) will be assigned to the commercial automatically by the system. Reload button
Furthermore, the trailer can be specified regarding production year, keyword, language and length.
Commercials cannot also not be counted as commercials by ticking the checkbox (3).
2.1.2 Add versions
For commercials to be planned, they need versions. This section allows to add different versions to a commercial.
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 dialog to create and edit commercial versions contains a variety of sections to define different types of information:
1. Version information: This is where basic information about the commercial version such as title, version type and duration are determined (see in-detail description of basic version information below).
2. Periods of use: In order for a commercial to be a scheduled, it needs to be assigned periods of use (see Add periods of use).
3. Other version titles: In addition to main titles, other version titles provide an alternative way to find specifc commercial versions (see other version titles).
4. Other reference numbers: In addition to main reference numbers, other reference numbers provide an alternative way to find specific commercial versions (see Add other reference numbers).
5. Copyright: In order to manage copyright content in a commercial version, the editing dialog of commercial versions contains a Copyright section (see Manage copyright content).
6. Media: The Media section is where media files, including assets and material, can be connected to a commercial version (see How to add media files).
7. Comment: The Comment section can be used to provide extra information about a commercial version (see comments).
8. Attributes: This is where attributes can be activated, deactivated and specified (see How to add attributes).
Here is a in-detail explanation of the section to define basic version information:
Determining a title (1) is obligatory for the commercial version to be created.
A reference number (2) is assigned to the trailer version automatically by the system. By clicking the Regnerate button, a new reference number is created.
In addition, the version type, duration, language, and age rating of a trailer version can be specified.
The checkboxes (3) allow further specification of the commercial version.
2.1.3 Add persons and companies
It is also possible to add persons, e. g. actors or producers, and companies, e. g. production companies or collecting agencies. If they do not exist yet, they can also be created from this section.
Adding persons and companies works the same ways for programs (see Add persons and companies).
2.1.4 Define periods of use
Commercial elements can only scheduled within set periods of use.
By clicking the Add period of use button (1), individual periods can be added.
Setting an overall start (2) and end date and time (3) during which the commercial is available is mandatory to save the commercial data later on. This applies to the channel (4), too.
It is also possible to determine the specific runtimes (5) available on the selected days (6). The days a commercial is available can be selected by clicking them, with the days appearing in color when they are selected and appearing without color when they are not selected.
Via the context menu (7), periods of use can be deleted (8).
2.1.5 Add additional reference numbers
Users can add extra reference numbers to commercials in addition to the reference number defined as part of the basic commercial information. This number can also be used to find particular commercials.
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 media, epg texts, comments and attributes
Commcercials can be provided with media files, including media files (including assets and material), epg 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 (assets, material, images, documents and URLs)
- How to add epg texts
- How to add comments
- How to add attributes
2.1.7 Manage copyright content
Another feature in the Edit commercial dialog is to manage copyright content (see Manage copyright content).
2.2 How to find commercials
After being created or edited, commercials can be found in the Promos tab using the general and app-specific search, sort and filter options. In addition, recently edited or created commercials 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, sort and filter options, commercials can be searched and filtered in the Promos tab.
Here is an overview of all the sections that are relevant when it comes to searching ,sorting and filtering commercials:
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 trailers, commercials, design elements, secondary elements, trailer versions and commercial versions, enabling to search within the selected content type:
By clicking the search bar, specific promo types can be selected, e. g. commercials (1). Note that multiple content types or all of them at the same time can be selected, as well.
2.2.2 Find recently edited or created commercials
Commercials most recently created or edited are displayed in the Dashboard tab.
2.3 How to manage commercials
Commercials can be managed from the Promos tab in a variety of ways, including:
- Being added to folders
- Being added to favorites
- Being copied
- Being archived and deleted
- In terms of relations to other item types such as assets and epg texts
2.3.1 Add commercials to folders
Folders allow to centrally manage commercials (see Folders).
The following article explains how to manage folders, including:
2.3.2 Add commercials to favorites
In order to find frequently used commercials easier, it may make sense to add them to favorites.
This article explains how to add items to favorites: Favorites.
2.3.3 Copy commercials
If another commercial 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 commercials
The following article explains how items are archived: Archive items.
If commercials are no longer needed at all, they can be deleted.
The following article explains how this is done: Delete items.
2.3.5 Manage relations of commercials
Furthermore, commercials are associated with different types of information and items, including:
- periods of use
- scheduling
- casts
- epg texts
- assets
- attributes
The Promos tab is where those relations can be viewed and managed.
3 Design elements
This chapter explains how to create and edit, find and manage design elements. Managing persons includes adding them to folders and favorites, copying and deleting them.
3.1 How to create and edit design elements
Creating and editing design elements applies the same dialog, which needs to be accessed first.
Design elements are managed in the Promos tab (1) under Home (2) in the left-side menu.
By clicking the New design element button (3), a new design element can be created.
Existing design elements can be edited by opening the context menu (4) and clicking the edit button (5).
Another option is to enter it via the Dashboard, where most recently edited or created design elements can be managed.
Since a multitude of information is specified in the editing dialog of design elements, 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 design element information
4. Periods of use
5. Persons / companies
6. Copyright
7. Other reference numbers
8. Media
9. Texts
10. Attributes
11. References
Before getting started, users can adjust sections in terms of visibility, size and position using the edit mode (see Edit mode).
3.1.1 Define basic design element information
Defining basic design element 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.
Assigning a title (1) and a type (2) is mandatory for the design element to be created.
A reference number (3) will also be assigned to the design element by the system.
The Connection field (4) allows to connect a design element with other design elements.
The other fields allow to select a language and keyword and to determine the duration and freeze duration.
The length of the design element has to be set variable by ticking the checkbox (5). This is necessary for the duration of the design element to be set variable later on in the Planner App.
The other two checkboxes allow to provide further information about a design element.
3.1.2 Periods of use
Design elements can only scheduled within set periods of use.
The periods of use are set the same way as for commercials.
3.1.2 Add person and companies
There is also a section in the editing dialog of design elements to add persons, e. g. actors or producers, and companies, e. g. production companies or collecting agencies. If they do not exist yet, they can also be created from this section.
Adding persons and companies works the same ways for programs (see Add persons and companies).
3.1.3 Manage copyright content
Another feature in the Edit design element dialog is to manage copyright content (see Manage copyright content).
3.1.4 Add additional reference numbers
Users can add extra reference numbers to commercials in addition to the reference number defined as part of the basic design element information. This number can be used alternatively to find particular commercials.
Adding additional reference numbers to a design element and deleting them involves the same steps as for programs (see Add other reference numbers).
3.1.5 Add media files, epg texts and attributes
Design elements can be provided with media files (including assets and material) and epg texts. In addition, customers can define their own system-level attributes that control the behaviour of content in workflows.
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 (assets, material, images, documents and URLs)
- How to add epg texts
- How to add attributes
3.1.6 Add references
There is also section that allows to connect design elements with programs or series.
By clicking Add content reference (1), a dialog opens where specific programs or series can be selected.
The desired content type is selcted via a drop-down menu (1), while titles can be entered into the search bar (2).
3.2 How to find design elements
After being created or edited, design elements can be found in the Promos tab using the general and app-specific search, sort and filter options. In addition, recently edited or created design elements can be found in the Dashboard tab.
3.2.1 Using the general and app-specific search, sort and filter options
Using the general and app-specific search, sort and filter options, design elements can be searched and filtered in the Promos tab.
Here is an overview of all the sections that are relevant when it comes to searching ,sorting and filtering trailers:
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 trailers, commercials, design elements, secondary elements, trailer versions and commercial versions, enabling to search within the selected content type:
By clicking the search bar, specific content types can be selected, e. g. design elements (1). Note that multiple content types or all of them at the same time can be selected, as well.
3.2.2 Using the SmartSearch
Since the SmartSearch is integrated in the Content App, it offers an alternative option to search and filter design elements. 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.
3.2.3 Find recently edited or created design elements
Design elements most recently created or edited are displayed in the Dashboard tab.
3.3 How to manage design elements
Design elements can be managed from the Promos tab in a variety of ways, including:
- Being added to folders
- Being added to favorites
- Being copied
- Being archived and deleted
- In terms of relations to other item types such as persons, companies, epg texts and assets
3.3.1 Add design elements to folders
Folders allow to centrally manage design elements (see Folders).
The following article explains how to manage folders, including:
3.3.2 Add design elements to favorites
In order to find frequently used design elements easier, it may make sense to add them to favorites.
This article explains how to add items to favorites: Favorites.
3.3.3 Copy design elements
If another design element with the same data is needed, it can be copied.
This article explains how items are copied: Copy items.
3.3.4 Archive and delete design elements
The following article explains how items are archived: Archive items.
If design elements are no longer needed at all, they can be deleted.
The following article explains how this is done: Delete items.
3.3.5 Manage relations of design elements
Furthermore, design elements are associated with different types of information and items, including:
- periods of use
- scheduling
- copyright
- casts
- epg texts
- assets
- attributes
The Promos tab is where those relations can be viewed and managed.
4 Secondary elements
This chapter explains how to create and edit, find and manage secondary elements. Managing secondary elements includes adding them to folders and favorites, copying, archiving and deleting them.
4.1 How to create and edit secondary elements
Creating and editing programs applies the same dialog, which needs to be accessed first.
Secondary elements are managed in the Promos tab (1) under Home (2) in the left-side menu.
By clicking the New secondary element button (3), a new secondary element can be created.
Existing secondary elements can be edited by opening the context menu (4) and clicking the edit button (5).
Another option is to enter it via the Dashboard, where most recently edited or created secondary elements can be managed.
Since a multitude of information is specified in the editing dialog of secondary elements, 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 secondary element information
4. Periods of use
5. Event template
6. Preview image
7. Secondary event definition
8. Persons and companies
9. Copyright
10. Other reference numbers
11. Media
12. Texts (1)
13. Attributes (2)
14. References (3)
Before getting started, users can adjust sections in terms of visibility, size and position using the edit mode (see Edit mode).
Adjusting table columns is also relevant to several sections in the editing dialog of secondary elements: see Adjust table columns.
4.1.1 Define basic secondary element information
Defining basic secondary element 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.
In order to be created, a design element needs to have a title (1) and trailer type (2). Otherwise, the trailer cannot be saved, and no versions can be created.
The reference number (3) will be assigned to the design element automatically by the system.
Furthermore, the design element can be specified regarding language, keyword and duration. The Connection field (4) allows to connect a secondary element with other secondary elements.
It is also possible to determine a freeze duration (5) for secondary elements.
The length of the secondary element has to be set variable by ticking the checkbox (6). This is necessary for the duration of the secondary element to be set variable later on in the Planner App.
The other two checkboxes allow to provide further information about a secondary element.
4.1.2 Define periods of use
Furthermore, the periods of use of a secondary element need to be defined.
The periods of use are set the same way as for commercials.
4.1.3 Add event templates
With templates, certain variables can be sent to a broadcaster, e.g. the name of the main event. This way, the title of the next program can be acnnounced, for example (see screenshot below). The look of the macro is defined with the broadcaster. The title of the next movie is sent to the broadcaster with the broadcasting plan in variables.
Example:
Event templates can be added by clicking the Add new row button (1) and deleted by clicking the bin icon (2).
Depending on the content of the layouts to be generated, all required layout macros will be available to configure them. The definitions for generating layout design elements are described below:
Definitions of macros
Column |
Example Value |
Short Description |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | movie announcement | Individual name of the variable field (corresponds to the name in the interface for addressing the graphic machine) | Here the name of the variable can be entered, which has has to be defined with the broadcaster beforehand. |
| Type |
String, DateTime, Double, Integer |
The variable type |
In this column, the type of the variable can be entered. Please enter the type as follows:
|
| Values | value or variable |
Default value of the variable, variables are replaced automatically
|
Otherwise, different variables can be selected. If title of the movie is selected, for example, the variable takes the title of the event. |
| Source | Source of the variable |
|
This field defines which event the variable in the column default refers to. If title is selected in the Values column, the value Next in this field would correspond to the title of the next movie. |
| Select offset | For source „Select“: start offset of the default allocation for containing time when searching for programs | After selecting the value Select in the Source field ,this field allows to define in which time range programs are searched. | |
| Select days | For source „Select“: number of days of the default allocation for containing time when searching for programs | After selecting the value Select in the Source field, this field allows to define the time range where programs are searched. | |
| Value list | today, tomorrow... | Value list | This field allows to enter semicolon-separated values. In the Planner, one of those values can be selected for each secondary event individually. The meanings of the values are defined with the broadcaster. |
| Max. length | 30 | Maximal length of the entry | This field allows to enter how many characters the value can have in order to prevent overlapping layouts. |
| FIX | On/Off | Fixes the current values | Usually, when an event is moved, the variables are refreshed (for example, the next program could be a different one). This flag prevents the refreshment of the values. |
4.1.4 Add preview image
There is also a section to add preview images, which will be visible as a cover in the stock (Promos tab):
4.1.5 Add secondary event defintions
Users can add attributes (macros), e. g. regarding playout ID or offset, to secondary elements that become effective as soon as a secondary element is added to the broadcast plan – until they are changed manually.
This overview table provides a list of available macros, which can be given specifc values.
By clicking the Add new row button (1), new attributes can be added. Clicking the bin icon (2) deletes attributes.
Depending on the content of the layouts to be generated, all required layout macros will be available to configure them. The definitions for generating layout design elements are described below:
Definitions of macros
Layout Macro |
Example Values |
Short Description |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LayoutTypeKey | AGE, BA | Grouping of secondaries for the selection in drop-down lists, e. g. wizards. | With this macro, you can give this layout a type. This type can be selected and used by the scheduling assistant. |
| PlayoutID | LY02 | Name of the secondary element for the interface to address the graphic machine. | With this macro, you can add the ID of a layout. This information may be needed by the broadcaster. |
| ValueCnt | 2 | Number of variable fields for the interface to address the graphic machine. | With this macro, you can define how many variables follow. Some broadcasters may need to know this. |
| AutoActionOffset | 250 |
Automatic offset (or end offset) on scheduling secondaries (default...) or re-applying secondary actions (auto...). Possible values:
X stands for the number of the insert (1–9), e.g. "Insert4". |
If you add a secondary event to an event, the secondary event is automatically set to a default position. You can define this default position with this macro. Possible examples:
|
| AutoActionDuration | 100 |
Automatic length on scheduling the secondary (default...) or re-applying secondary actions (auto...). Possible values:
|
Secondary events can have variable lenghts. With this macro, it is possible to define the default length of a secondary event. Possible examples:
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| MinDuration | 250 | Minimal length of the secondary | If you define the variable length of the secondary event with the macro DefaultActionDuration, you can add a minimal duration with this macro. |
| VisibleFields | Titel1, Titel2 | Indication of the fields to be displayed in the secondary event; the fields are comma-separated | With this macro, you can define, which fields from the area Layout Event Template are visible for the broadcaster (if defined so in the playout export). Please take values from the column Name. |
| TargetTimerange | e.g. 20:00-22:00 | Timerange that contains the main event which is to be referenced (only for action „Next“ and „RefNext“) | With this macro, you can define usage periods. |
Example:
4.1.6 Add persons and companies
There is also a section in the editing dialog to add persons and companies involved. If they do not exist yet, they can also be created from this section.
Adding persons and companies works the same ways for programs (see Add persons and companies).
4.1.7 Manage copyright content
Another feature in the Edit secondary element dialog is to manage copyright content (see Manage copyright content).
4.1.8 Add additional reference numbers
Users can add extra reference numbers to secondary elements in addition to the reference number defined as part of the basic secondary element information. Additional reference numbers can also be used to find a particular secondary element.
Adding additional reference numbers works the same ways for programs (see Add other reference numbers).
4.1.9 Add media files, epg texts and attributes
Secondary elements can be provided with media files (including assets and material) and epg texts. In addition, customers can define their own system-level attributes that control the behaviour of content in workflows.
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 (assets, material, images, documents and URLs)
- How to add epg texts
- How to add attributes
4.1.10 Add references
There is also section that allows to connect secondary elements with programs or series.
By clicking Add content reference (1), a dialog opens where specific programs or series can be selected.
The desired content type is selcted via a drop-down menu (1), while titles can be entered into the search bar (2).
4.2 How to find secondary elements
After being created or edited, secondary elements can be found in the Promos tab using the general and app-specific search, sort and filter options. In addition, recently edited or created secondary elements can be found in the Dashboard tab.
4.2.1 Using the general and app-specific search, sort and filter options
Using the general and app-specific search, sort and filter options, secondary elements can be searched and filtered in the Promos tab.
Here is an overview of all the sections that are relevant when it comes to searching, sorting and filtering secondary elements:
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 trailers, commercials, design elements, secondary elements, trailer versions and commercial versions, enabling to search within the selected content type:
By clicking the search bar, specific content types can be selected, e. g. secondary elements (1). Note that multiple content types or all of them at the same time can be selected, as well.
4.2.2 Using the SmartSearch
Since the SmartSearch is integrated in the Content App, it offers an alternative option to search and filter secondary elements. 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.
4.2.3 Find recently edited or created secondary elements
Secondary elements most recently created or edited are displayed in the Dashboard tab.
4.3 How to manage secondary elements
Secondary elements can be managed from the Promos tab in a variety of ways, including:
- Being added to folders
- Being added to favorites
- Being copied
- Being archived and deleted
4.3.1 Add secondary elements to folders
Folders allow to centrally manage secondary elements (see Folders).
The following article explains how to manage folders, including:
4.3.2 Add secondary elements to favorites
In order to find frequently used secondary elements easier, it may make sense to add them to favorites.
This article explains how to add items to favorites: Favorites.
4.3.3 Copy secondary elements
If another secondary element with the same data is needed, it can be copied.
This article explains how items are copied: Copy items.
4.3.4 Archive and delete secondary elements
The following article explains how items are archived: Archive items.
If secondary elements are no longer needed at all, they can be deleted.
The following article explains how this is done: Delete items.
4.3.5 Manage relations of secondary elements
Furthermore, secondary elements are associated with different types of information and items, including:
- periods of use
- scheduling
- copyright
- casts
- epg texts
- assets
- attributes
The Promos tab is where those relations can be viewed and managed.