Simple Channels
In this tutorial we will create a simple channel without any extra settings.
CHANNEL GENERAL SETTINGS & WHEN TO PLAY
| Order | Saturation | Play indefinitely | Precise start and end times | Start date | Every day | All day | Excluded | Extra only-play block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (default) | 1 (default) | True (default) | False (default) | Date of the creation (default) | True (default) | True (default) | False (default) | False (default) |
With these settings the channel will play 24/7 regardless which type is in it. (Loop, Content, Media file or Media folder.)
WHAT TO PLAY SETTINGS WITH DIFFERENT TYPE OF CHANNELS
Channel can contain various items to play such as Loops, Contents, Sub-channel groups or even Media files.
If the Content page or Loop slide does not contain only play settings, the channel will continue to play as long as it remains enabled.
- The items inside the channel(s) will play continuously according to the settings applied in the WHAT TO PLAY MODAL
| Type | Item shuffle mode | Ordering mode | Inherit item duration | Skip default page | Play multiple items in single playback slot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loop | Balanced / Serial | Default / Alphabetical / Random | True (default) / Manually entered | - | False (default) / Various combinations available |
| Content | Balanced / Serial | Default / Alphabetical / Random | True (default) / Manually entered | False (default) | False (default) / Various combinations available |
| Media file | - | Default / Alphabetical / Random | True (default) / Manually entered | - | False (default) / Various combinations available |
| Media folder | - | Default / Alphabetical / Random | True (default) / Manually entered | - | False (default) / Various combinations available |
| MORE ABOUT | ITEM SHUFFLE MODE | ITEM ORDERING MODE | CHANNEL ITEM DURATION | SKIP DEFAULT PAGE | PLAYBACK SLOT ORDERING |
To create simple channels, you do not have to set only play onto the Loops or Contents.
- Cases where the Loop or Content contains only play can be found here:
Simple channel manipulated with items own only play settings - Cases where the item type is Sub-channel Groups can be found here:
Simple channel with message groups - Cases where the items selected by tag can be found here:
Loop / Content by tag channels