# \&viewslot 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 ``` --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/mixer-scene-parameters/and-viewslot.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.