Timing Display
Timing Display is a configurable timing wall for clocks, rundown timing, deviation, current element, next story, visual indicators, and server state.
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What you will learn
- How to use profiles and edit layouts.
- How widgets are added and configured.
- How to build a readable timing screen for production.
Recommended workflow
- Select or create a profile.
- Click Edit to open the Layout Editor.
- Choose grid columns, rows, and background color.
- Add widgets from the library.
- Open Cell Settings to tune each widget.
- Save the profile and use Fullscreen for production display.
Buttons, fields, and controls
| Control | What it does | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Profile select | Chooses an existing layout profile. | Use for different studios or show formats. |
| + | Saves a new profile. | Use when building a new timing layout. |
| Rename | Renames the current profile. | Use when a layout purpose changes. |
| Delete | Deletes the current profile. | Use only for obsolete layouts. |
| Edit | Toggles layout editing. | Use to change grid and widgets. |
| Fullscreen | Opens display fullscreen. | Use on gallery screens. |
| Grid columns/rows | Sets layout grid density. | Use to fit the number of widgets needed. |
| Reset Default | Restores default layout. | Use when rebuilding from scratch. |
| Widget type | Selects what a cell displays. | Use to change cell purpose. |
| Dynamic color | Allows timing values to change color by state. | Use for deviation and urgent timing. |
Best practices
- Keep timing screens high contrast and uncluttered.
- Use larger value font sizes for the most important information.
- Create separate profiles for gallery, stage, and technical monitoring.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Display does not update | Socket connection or On Air rundown is missing. | Check Play Server and active rundown. |
| Widgets overlap | Grid spans are too large for the layout. | Edit cell column/row span. |
| Profile changes disappear | Profile was not saved. | Save before leaving the page. |
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