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Using variables (time, date & live data)

Variables let a board show live values, the current time, a date, a countdown, the weather, a follower count, or data from your own source, flipping and updating on their own.

Where you'd normally type fixed text, you can drop in a variable that Split-Flap TV keeps up to date for you. Some variables are built in (time, date, countdown). Others pull from live sources on the higher plans (weather, news, social counts, or any JSON/XML feed you connect). The board flips the new value into place whenever it changes.

Step by step

01

Edit a board

Open the board and place your cursor where you want the live value.
02

Insert a variable

Choose the variable type, time, date, countdown, weather, social, or custom data.
03

Configure it

Set its options, for example the countdown's target date, or a weather location.
04

Save

Save the board, the variable flips its live value into place and keeps it current.

§ Good to know

·Built-in variables like time, date and countdown are available on every plan.
·Live data variables (weather, news, social, JSON/XML) are on the Business plan and above.

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