Switching Between Layouts Using Touchscreen

Layouts are one of the biggest strengths of SimplyLive.

Think of them as flexible multiviewers. You decide how many cameras you see and how they are arranged.

In some situations, you want to see all cameras. In others, you only need a few key angles.

For example:

You can create multiple layouts and switch between them instantly during production.

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Changing layouts does not affect playback or recording.

You can switch layouts freely while on air.

Create your layouts in Setup → Prefs.

Once they are ready and named:

You can change layouts at any time, depending on what is happening in the game.

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When you switch to a layout, for example a 4-camera layout, you only work with those cameras.

If you have 12 inputs and move to a 4-camera layout, you now choose only from those 4 cameras. It keeps your view clean and makes decisions faster.

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You can assign cameras from a layout to the replay controller’s A–F keys.

For example, in a 2-camera layout, the cameras can be accessed on A and B. In a 4-camera layout, they can be accessed on A–D.

You can also map these cameras to different keys if needed, for example C and D, depending on your workflow.

This means you can switch between cameras in your layout using either the touchscreen or the replay controller.

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You can assign specific layouts to different users.

For example, one operator can work with 6 cameras, while another has access to only 4.

This helps you control the workflow and keep each operator focused on the cameras they need.

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Think about your production in advance and prepare your layouts.

Set up layouts for the key situations you expect — wide view, incidents, offside, and close-ups.

This way, you always see exactly what you need without searching through small thumbnails.

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You can save your layouts and settings and reuse them later.

Load them for the next production to keep your workflow consistent and ready from the start.