Interactive Data Source Selector
Adding dynamic data to your Visuals, such as RSS feeds or API-based content, has long been possible in Visual Radio Assist. These external data sources can be configured, mapped to output variables, and used across your visuals through the Visual Designer.
Previously, selecting the correct data property, especially from nested objects or arrays, was often unclear. While the earlier Data Preview helped by showing the incoming data structure, it still required manual entry of the correct keys, which could lead to errors. This has now been improved.
We’ve introduced a new Interactive API Data Source Selector. This updated interface allows you to browse through your API response or RSS feed structure directly in the editor. It works similarly to the old Data Preview but now lets you click through each object and subkey to select the property you want to display. Once selected, the key is automatically applied to your Visual Layer’s content field.
This update simplifies working with dynamic data and removes the guesswork involved in working with nested structures or complex arrays.
New Features & Enhancements
Visual Designer
JSON Property Component: New component for better visualization of nested API data
TextLayer API Data Source Preview: Enhanced preview functionality with improved data display
Visual Playlist Layer: Added orientation property for more flexible layouts
Bug Fixes & Improvements
Output Variables: Fixed bug in variable handling and display
Visual Playlist Layer: Fixed empty layer bug when creating new playlist layers
Visual Upsert Flow: Improved creation and update process
Settings by Station: Fixed scoped station settings on frontend
Station Switcher: Improved store reset handling when switching stations
Visual Composition: Fixed variable display order and truncation issues
Copy ID: Fixed copy functionality for upcoming episode items