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      Using Set It and Forget It [via Producer]

      This article addresses how to set up Producer to run through a playlist hands-free. You can set it, then walk away and forget it... content will continue to run.

      Tagboard Producer is a storytelling suite that gives you a cloud-based control room to build your playlist, edit your pre-built graphics, themes and panels on the fly, and control every piece of content in real time. 


      However, if you’d like to build your playlist then just let it run hands-free… you can do that too! This ‘set it and forget’ it method is great if your producer can’t be in front of a computer, but there’s still a need to have content in your Playlist cycling through itself. You want to set your playlist for pregame or postgame, then need to walk away from a computer? Concourse TVs, in-venue screens, or any other connected screens can run your content on a loop while you're on the go. Follow the below steps for how to set this up. 


      If you’re new to Producer, then first view “Getting Started with Producer”.

      Step 1

      Start by dragging and dropping content from your Asset Library in Producer to the Playlist. 

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      Step 2

      Once your content is in your playlist, edit the duration you intend for each item to appear on your connected screen.

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      Note:

      Total time for all content could equal the entire duration needed or you can toggle the loop button for the playlist to continually repeat once going through all the content.

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      Step 3

      Create an Output URL, then use that URL for any screen you want to display this specific production’s playlist on.

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      Step 4

      After you’ve ensured your content is displaying, simply click the play button at the bottom of the playlist. Your playlist is now set to loop and you can close your laptop or walk away from your computer.

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      Note:

      To verify this has been set up correctly, you should see a timer counting up towards the bottom right of your playlistScreenshot 2024-02-29 at 6.10.51 PM


      BEST PRACTICES

      ℹ️ Make sure you are using the latest version of Chrome.

      The intent of auto-play, or set-it-and-forget-it is to have the playlist automatically play. But, if changes need to be made:

      1. Stop the playlist by click PAUSE
      2. EDIT the value(s)
      3. Click UPDATE LIVE
      4. Click PLAY to resume the playlist

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