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A Show is the top-level container in SmartPanel. Everything you need for a broadcast, event, or recurring program lives inside a Show.
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| Section | Module | What you create here |
|---|---|---|
| 🎮 Panels | Smart Control | Button panels to trigger graphics live, Action Sequences |
| 📋 Stories | Smart Rundown | Show plans with Segments, Elements, timing, and automated triggers |
| Scenario | Recommended approach |
|---|---|
| Weekly news program | One Show with recurring Stories per episode |
| Sports league | One Show per match or per season |
| Corporate event | One Show with its own control panels and rundown |
| Streaming channel | One Show as your main workspace |
Shows have an Active / Inactive toggle that affects your subscription quota.
| Status | Counts toward quota? | Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Active | Yes | Controls trigger, Stories execute normally |
| ⚪ Inactive | No | Controls don't trigger, Stories don't execute. Content is preserved — reactivate at any time. |
Check your active Shows limit in Settings → Quotas.
You can Copy to or Move to Panels and Stories from one Show to another. Useful for reusing control layouts between productions.
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Tip: Name your Shows clearly (e.g., "UEFA Final 2026" or "Morning News S3") so your team can find the right one instantly during setup.
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