Linked vs unlinked segments in Hoopla

A Segment allows you to centrally manage content intended to be broadcast across multiple channels. When you add a segment to a channel , you have the option to unlink the segment.

Linked Segment

While a segment is linked, any changes made to the original will apply any time the segment is being used in a channel. The segment’s lineup cannot be changed from within channel details. If you wish you make edits to your Segments, you must go back into the Segment tab to make those changes.

Unlinked Segment

Unlinking a Segment permanently dissociates it from the original segment. In effect, it creates a copy of your segment in the channel. This will allow you to make changes to the Segment details in the Channel configuration without affecting the original segment that might be used in other channels.

Related articles

• Configure reusable segments in Hoopla Create a segment of steps once and reuse it in the default or scheduled lineup of as many channels as you need.
• Add a segment to a channel’s default lineup Add a reusable segment to a channel’s default lineup so it plays whenever no scheduled content is active.
• Copy a channel to a reusable segment Turn a channel’s lineup into a reusable segment that you can manage centrally and broadcast across multiple channels.