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Calendar

The calendar is the main scheduling view in SVRunner. It shows when events are active for a selected screen and gives operators a fast way to inspect, create, and edit scheduled content.

What The Calendar Shows​

For each screen, SVRunner generates a single playlist from the currently active set of events.

The calendar helps operators answer these questions:

  • what is scheduled right now?
  • what will be active later today or this week?
  • are overlapping events expected?
  • which event should be edited to change the playlist?

Screen Filtering​

The calendar is typically viewed one screen at a time.

  • use the screen selector to change which screen is being inspected
  • changing the selected screen changes the events shown in the calendar
  • always confirm the selected screen before making schedule edits

Calendar Screen Selector Stub screenshot: screen selector used to switch the calendar between screens. Save final image at packages/docs/screenshots/app-calendar-screen-selector.png.

Typical Operator Workflow​

  1. Open the calendar.
  2. Select the screen you want to inspect.
  3. Review the visible event blocks for the relevant time range.
  4. Click an event to inspect or edit it.
  5. Create a new event when new programming is needed.
  6. Use preview to verify the generated playlist when timing matters.

Creating And Editing From The Calendar​

The calendar is not just a report; it is also the main entry point for schedule editing.

  • click an existing event to review or modify it
  • use the create event action to add new scheduled content
  • use label colors and names to make the schedule easier to scan visually

Calendar View Stub screenshot: calendar with one screen selected and several differently colored events visible across a representative schedule. Save final image at packages/docs/screenshots/app-calendar-view.png.

Operational Guidance​

Use The Calendar For Conflict Detection​

The calendar is the fastest place to notice:

  • overlapping event windows
  • missing coverage during expected hours
  • events scheduled on the wrong screen
  • content that was created but never published

Pair The Calendar With Preview​

The calendar tells you what is scheduled. Preview tells you what will actually play.

Use both when:

  • multiple events overlap
  • you are using Percent Share, Play Count, or Play At
  • a screen has strict timing requirements
  • you are preparing a high-visibility content change

Avoid Screen Selection Mistakes​

In multi-screen deployments, a common operator mistake is editing the right event on the wrong screen.

Always verify the selected screen before creating or changing an event.