Theme instances allow you to create multiple output configurations from a single game plan — for example, a full-graphics media stream and a scoreboard-only stream for radar/IMG distribution. This guide covers setting up theme instances for dual-stream broadcasting, configuring default graphics per instance, and creating a scoreboard-only live playlist with stoppage time, cards, and substitution variables.
Prerequisites
Access to the LIGR Automation platform
An existing game plan with graphics configured
Multiple output streams or destinations (e.g., media screen, radar/IMG)
Scoreboard graphics configured in FUSE with relevant control variables
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Understand theme instances
Theme instances are separate configurations of the same game plan that output to different destinations. For example, a media screen instance can show full graphics, while a radar/IMG instance shows only the scoreboard.
Step 2: Create a full-graphics theme instance
Create the first theme instance for your primary media stream. This instance includes all graphics: scoreboard, lower-thirds, player stats, animations, and advertisements.
Step 3: Create a scoreboard-only theme instance
Create a second theme instance for the scoreboard-only output. Remove all graphics except the scoreboard. This creates a clean output with just the essential match information overlay.
Step 4: Configure scoreboard variables
Set up the scoreboard-specific control variables for the scoreboard-only instance. Key variables include stoppage time display, card indicators, substitution counters, and period/half indicators.
Step 5: Test both output streams
Preview both theme instances to verify they display correctly. The full-graphics instance should show all overlays, while the scoreboard-only instance should show a clean feed with only the scoreboard.
Tips & Best Practices
Theme instances share the same match data — changes to score, time, or events update across all instances simultaneously.
The scoreboard-only instance is ideal for distribution partners (radar, IMG) who need clean feeds.
Each theme instance can have its own default graphic configuration.
Scoreboard variables (stoppage time, cards, subs) should be configured for both instances for consistency.
You can create more than two instances — for example, a third instance for social media with a different graphic style.
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