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Scheduling Tools

Tunarr offers a range of tools for modifying channel schedules. Before diving in, familiarize yourself with Tunarr's scheduling concepts.

  • Concepts

    Understand how Tunarr's scheduling system works before using the tools.

  • Slot Editor

    Assign programming to "slots" of fixed or dynamic duration, played sequentially or randomly.

  • Time Slots

    Traditional TV scheduling where programs are assigned to specific start times.

  • Block Shuffle

    Simpler version of slot editor that randomly chooses "blocks" of programming.

  • Cyclic Shuffle

    Cycle through programming in a repeating pattern.

  • Slot Linking

    Link slots together so they share episode progression, with continue or rerun modes.

  • Mid-Roll Breaks

    Insert commercial-style breaks within programs using filler content.

  • Replicate

    Create copies of a schedule to play in sequence. Useful as an intermediate step.

  • Consolidate

    Merge contiguous flex and redirect blocks into single spans.

Choosing a Tool

Goal Recommended Tool
Mimic traditional TV with set air times Time Slots
Random variety with control over duration Slot Editor
Simple random playback Block Shuffle
Predictable rotation through content Cyclic Shuffle
Coordinate episode progress across multiple slots Slot Linking
Simulate TV commercial breaks within programs Mid-Roll Breaks
Extend a schedule before applying other tools Replicate
Clean up fragmented flex time Consolidate