Linking spots to UDC data

Updated on 11 Aug 2023
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Adding a data source

To link a spot to UDC data, you must initially upload a UDC-capable spot to the IXM Platform.

Note

The following spot types are suited for the processing of UDC data:

HTML Basic spots
HTML Wizard spots
HTML Composer spots (when using widgets)

UDC data sources can be added to spots as well as spot instances.

→ Open the Data sources tab in the spot properties under Content > Playlist > Selectable Spots > $C:\Users\andreasm\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\eigenschaften-bearbeiten.png$ in the tile view of the spot.

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→ Click on the Add data source button and select the desired data source. A new entry is added to the table.

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Filtering data

By default, table data is not filtered and therefore contains all information provided by the data source by definition.

→ By double-clicking on the displayed entry (except for the Designation column) you can define the filter.

Distinct designation of the data source

The designation of a data source must be distinct within a spot or a spot instance and therefore can only be assigned once.

→ Double-click on the entry in the Designation column to change the value directly in the list.

Note

Please note that the designation is used to identify the data source within the spot as well as to access specific data.

If you change the designation in the IXM Platform, this change must also be made in the corresponding spot and vice versa. If not, data is not written correctly and can lead to subsequent errors.

Spot vs. Spot instance

After an applicable spot is uploaded, it is registered in the IXM Platform and stored in the spot pool.

→ Dragging a spot to a playlist creates a spot instance (a logical copy of the spot).

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If UDC data sources are assigned to a spot and this spot is then dragged to a playlist, the data sources are taken over.

Note

Subsequent changes to the spot have no impact on the spot instance and vice versa.

It is therefore recommended to always make general changes relating to UDC data sources to the spot and upgrade via the function Tools > Replace spot (in the lower right area of the Selectable spot pane). This way, the settings are retained and it is not necessary to set up the UDC data again.

What's Next

Requesting UDC data

In this article

Adding a data source
Filtering data
Distinct designation of the data source
Spot vs. Spot instance