Every Automated Game Plan in LIGR Live is organised into two tabs. One holds the playlists that run outside live play, and the other holds the scorebug and the playlists that react to live match events. This article explains what lives in each tab and how to find the playlist you need quickly.
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Before you start
Automation needs the Broadcast Graphics module, because game plans run overlay graphics.
You need an existing Automated Game Plan. You can find and open game plans in the Automation tab.
It helps to have your theme set up first, so the graphics you add to playlists look the way you expect.
The two tabs in a game plan
When you open a game plan, you will see two tabs across the top. Each tab groups playlists by when they run during a match. Splitting them this way keeps the scheduled, between-play content separate from the content that responds to what happens on the field.
Pre and Post Match and Breaks
The Pre and Post Match and Breaks tab holds the playlists that run when the ball is not in play. This covers three moments in a match:
Pre-match: content that runs before kick-off. For example, a match ID graphic for Harbour City (HCF) v Ridgeview (RVR) at LIGR Demo Stadium, followed by team lists and sponsor messages.
Breaks: content that runs during stoppages between periods, such as half-time. This is a good place for match stats, highlights and advertisements.
Post-match: content that runs after the final whistle, such as the final score, match stats and closing sponsor messages.
Because these moments usually have time to fill, playlists in this tab tend to be longer sequences of graphics, multimedia and ads that play one after another on the playlist timeline.
In Game (Live)
The In Game tab, also called Live, holds everything that runs while the match is in play. It contains:
The scorebug: the persistent score and clock graphic that stays on screen during live play.
Event playlists: playlists that fire when a live event happens, such as a card or a substitution. When the event is recorded, the matching playlist runs and brings up the right graphic.
Playlists in this tab are usually short and focused, because they need to appear quickly, show one piece of information and get out of the way of the action.
Find a playlist
A full game plan can contain a lot of playlists. Use the tools at the top of the playlist list to narrow things down.
Open the tab you want to work in: Pre and Post Match and Breaks or In Game.
To search, type part of a playlist name into the search field. The list updates to show only playlists whose names match.
To filter, choose a period group. The list then shows only the playlists that belong to that group, for example just the breaks.
Clear the search or filter to see the full list again.
You can combine searching and filtering when you know roughly where a playlist sits and what it is called.
Tips and common mistakes
Name playlists clearly. Names like "Half-time stats" or "Yellow card" make searching much faster on match day.
Check you are in the right tab. If you cannot find a card or substitution playlist, it will be in In Game, not in Pre and Post Match and Breaks.
Remember active filters. If a playlist seems to be missing, check whether a search term or period group filter is still applied.
Keep live playlists short. Event playlists interrupt play coverage, so a single focused graphic usually works best.
Preview before match day. Use preview to check each playlist looks right before your game plan runs for a real match.
Next: Create a break playlist