&viewslot

Enables viewing a specific slot from a scene link when the director is using &slotmode

The &viewslot parameter enables viewing a specific slot from a scene link when the director is using &slotmode. This creates a single-video view of whatever is assigned to that slot number.

Usage

Basic syntax for viewing a specific slot: /?scene&viewslot=1&room=ROOMNAME

Key Features

The &viewslot parameter provides single-video viewing of slot assignments with these characteristics:

• Only shows content from the specified slot number

• Automatically updates when new guests join and are assigned slots

• Dynamically updates when directors change slot assignments

• Optimizes performance by only loading the visible video stream

• Disables layouts and auto-mixing functionality

• Requires director to be using &slotmode

Auto-Update Behavior

Scene links using &viewslot automatically receive slot assignment updates whenever:

• A new guest joins and is assigned to the specified slot

• The director manually reassigns slots

• A guest disconnects, freeing their slot

This means you don't need to refresh the scene link when guests join or leave.

Performance Optimization

By default, only the visible video stream is connected to reduce CPU and network load. Two parameters control this behavior:

&nohiddensceneoptimization    # Prevents optimization of hidden elements
&hiddenscenebitrate=VALUE     # Sets custom bitrate for hidden videos (default: 0)

Related Parameters

Slot Assignment (&slot)

Guests can specify their preferred slot assignment:

&slot=N    # N is the desired slot number (1 or higher)
&slot=0    # Exclude this guest from slot assignments

Using &slot=0 allows guests (like instructors or control room operators) to join without consuming a slot.

Fixed Slot Count (&slots)

Forces a specific number of slots in the auto-mixer:

&slots=N    # N is the desired number of slots

Slot Mode (&slotmode)

Director parameter enabling slot assignment functionality:

&slotmode    # Enables slot management for directors