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Sequences

Sequences define reusable blocks of instructions that can be executed multiple times throughout the YAML schedule.

sequence:
  - key: "SHOW_WITH_BUMPERS"
    items:
      - count: 1
        content: "BUMPERS"
        filler_kind: "preroll"
      - count: 1
        content: "MAIN_SHOW"
      - count: 1
        content: "BUMPERS"
        filler_kind: "postroll"

Sequence parameters​

  • key (required) - Unique name that can be used to reference this sequence throughout the YAML schedule definition.
  • items (required) - List of Playout Instructions to execute every time the sequence is referenced.

Benefits of sequences​

  • Consistency - Ensure the same pattern is used everywhere
  • Maintainability - Change the pattern in one place
  • Readability - Give complex patterns meaningful names

Common sequence patterns​

sequence:
  # Commercial break pattern
  - key: "COMMERCIAL_BREAK"
    items:
      - duration: "2 minutes"
        content: "COMMERCIALS"
        trim: true
  
  # Show block with intro/outro
  - key: "MORNING_SHOW_BLOCK"
    items:
      - count: 1
        content: "SHOW_INTROS"
      - count: 3
        content: "MORNING_SHOWS"  
      - count: 1
        content: "SHOW_OUTROS"