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Creating a Copy of the Schedule File

Quickly and easily create a copy of your schedule file using 'save as'.

Why would I want to make a copy of my schedule file?

  1. Backup: Creating a backup of your schedule file is always a smart practice. Regularly saving a copy can safeguard against accidental errors and ensure that your important information is protected.
  2. New File: CASTUS advises that you create a new schedule file annually to prevent potential corruption. Older schedule files are more susceptible to issues that could disrupt on-air operations. By regularly updating your schedule file, you can help minimize the risk of these problems and maintain smooth broadcasting.
  3. Rename Your Schedule: Modifying the name of an active schedule can lead to on-air disruptions. Therefore, the recommended approach is to create a duplicate of the schedule under the new name and then assign this updated schedule to your channel.
  4. Drastic Changes: Keeping a backup of your schedule during significant changes for holidays or special events allows you to quickly revert to your regular programming, ensuring a seamless transition back to your standard operations.

Making a Copy of the Schedule File

  1. Open your current schedule file.
  2. Select the Save icon and choose Save As.

  3. Give your schedule a new name that distinguishes it from the current version, such as incorporating the upcoming year for clarity.

Assign New Schedule to Channel

  1. Choose the confidence monitor for your desired channel from the left panel.

  2. Navigate to the Schedules folder within the library.

  3. Next to the new schedule file, select the dropdown and choose Assign to Channel #

NOTE: Assigning a schedule file to the channel is more advantageous than using the Play Item Now or Play Item Next options because it is a persistent setting. This means that if your channel or server undergoes a restart, it will resume with the assigned schedule, rather than reverting to items that were temporarily played.