Dynamic content & live data
Dynamic Content and groups
Swap text, images, and videos in prepared fixed boxes during a show. Groups connect dynamic sources to the content you select.
Before you start
Select the intended collection or item before changing its settings.
Where to find it
Layout Docks > Dynamic Content; File > Options > Dynamic Groups.
Use it
- Create a group in File > Options > Dynamic Groups.
- Add a Dynamic Text, Dynamic Image, or Dynamic Video source.
- Choose its Group and box settings.
- Open Dynamic Content.
- Add content to the group.
- Select the content to display it.
Controls and additional tasks
Reorder with Up/Down. Notes and Info help organize content. Edit text directly, edit an image in Image Editor, or set a dynamic video playback range. Template fields let a content item supply exposed motion-template values. Existing image content is not replaced in place; remove the item and add the new image. Template assignments are shared across collection layouts. To organize the content list, choose New Group in the dock. Right-click an item, choose Move to Group, and select its destination. If multiple items are selected, the move applies to the selection. Right-click a group to expand/collapse or rename it. Delete Group (keep items) removes the organization group while retaining its content items. These content-list groups are distinct from the Dynamic Groups selected in source properties.
Control reference
| Control | Use |
|---|---|
| Delete | Delete selected content |
| New Group | Create group. |
| Dynamic Content | Add assets. |
| Move selected content down | Move selected item down. |
| Move selected content up | Move selected item up. |
| Info | Info. |
| Notes | Notes. |
| Template fields | Use this action for the selected item. |
| Edit | Edit the selected item. |
| Delete | Remove the selected saved item. |
| Browse | Choose a file or folder. |
| Enabled | Enable this item without removing its saved settings. |
| Selected Motion Template | Set selected motion template for this item. |
| Use this template for this content | Show this motion template when this content item is active. |
| Save and Close | Save values for this content item. Shortcut: Ctrl+S. |
| Cancel | Close without saving the pending edits. |
| Text | Set text for this item. |
| Play or pause the selected range. | Use this action for the selected item. |
| Stop playback. | Use this action for the selected item. |
| Set In | Use the current preview position as the In point. |
| Set Out | Use the current preview position as the Out point. |
| Full Range | Reset playback to the full video. |
| Save Range | Save. |
| Name | Name used to identify this item in lists. |
| Selected motion graphic template. | Set selected motion graphic template. for this item. |
| Open the motion graphic template library. | Open library. |
| Clear the selected template. | Clear template. |
| Save | Save the edited settings. |
| Group Name | Set group name for this item. |
| Behavior | Set behavior for this item. |
| Play/Pause | Use this action for the selected item. |
| Stop | Use this action for the selected item. |
If something is wrong
If nothing changes, check that the content and the source use the same group.
Keys in this feature
| Key | Action | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl+S | Save and close | Built-in shortcut |
Related pages
Motion Template · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents