How do I create a playlist?

This article applies to version 10.

The quickest and easiest way to create a playlist is to use the quick publish function. However, the calendar function offer more options for customization.

Quick Publish

1. Click on PUBLISH > SCREENS
2. Check that Quick Publish view is selected in the top right drop down list. Select it otherwise.
3. Choose the screen you want to publish to.
4. Click on NEW BOOKING (lower right) to create a new booking/playlist or add media to an existing one by drag & drop or by clicking on ADD MEDIA. From here you can select from several media sources.
5. Optional: To name or customize playtime for the playlist click on SETTINGS in the header section of the respective playlist.

Calendar

1. Click on PUBLISH > SCREENS
2. Check that CALENDAR VIEW is selected in the top right drop down list. Select it otherwise.
3. Choose the screen you want to publish to.
4. Click on NEW BOOKING (lower right) to create a new booking/playlist or add media to an existing playlist by clicking on the booking and select EDIT.
5. Now you need to follow a 4-STEP guide. You can follow your progress by the highlighted steps on top of the calendar. In STEP 1, select all the screens you want to publish on. Click NEXT when done.
6. STEP 2: Add files to the playlist by drag & drop or by clicking on ADD MEDIA. From here you can select from several media sources. After you have added media you can select each media item in the playlist and customize playtime, viewing mode and other settings for the selected media item. Click NEXT when done.
7. STEP 3: Schedule your booking and customize Dates, Days of Week, Daytime etc. Proceed to step 4 when done.
8. STEP 4: Name your booking and add a description that helps you and your organization to identify the booking in the future. Optionally you can set a priority and status for your booking. Select PUBLISH when done. Now your Playlist is created and published.