Connect Stat Crew statistical data to a graphic layer – Help Center

Captivate Broadcast and Sport can connect to the Stat Crew database and display incoming statistical data in graphics. Complete the steps in this article to connect to Stat Crew Stats.

Note: This feature is not available in Captivate Present.

Single Player Stats

If you are planning on using images in your graphic please ensure the following:
- The images need to be in a textures folder that lives next to the nbtlproj file. (Please create a folder labeled Textures if there is not one already present in your project folder and place images there.)
- The images need to be in that folder BEFORE opening the project file in Captivate.
- The images need to named with this formatlastnamefirstinitial.png
In Captivate's playout interface, open a project (if a project isn't already open) and select a graphic in the playlist.
Tip: For the best results, use a graphic that matches the name of the data controller template (e.g., Ivory Corner Info can be paired with any sport and the Corner Info Stat data controller template).
Under the Data Controller Column within the Project List, select Add source > Sports > Stat Crew Stats and select a sport, team, and the type of data you want. Here we are only displaying a Single Player stat graphic.

The Stat Crew Stats data appears as a tab in the Layer Properties panel and is indicated by the name of the controller you’ve connected to the layer.
Navigate to the Stat Crew Stats controller tab in your Properties panel and Select your Stat Crew XML File or enter the path(URL) of the Stat Crew Stats xml file on your local network.
To select a file from your local disk, click on browse and navigate to the file. Click ok.
Enter the Hex code for your Home and Visitor Team Colors to populate within the graphic if desired and Enter Save.

Important: If the status light in the top-right corner of the Stat Crew Stats panel is green , then your XML file is connected and the Stat Crew Stats input is receiving data as expected. If the status icon is red, you have one of the following issues:
- Your Stat Crew XML is not connected. Reload the XML file or repeat the previous steps to re-enter or select the XML file's path or URL.
- Your Stat Crew XML is connected, but it is not receiving the expected data for the sport you selected from the Data Controllers in step 2. Repeat the previous steps to connect to a different XML file or Stat Crew Stats input.
  Once the correct XML source has been assigned, you may then begin to configure the data assignments. The Data Controller sport and data template type will determine which data can be configured for your graphic layer. This data controller(Ivory Corner Info contains a template to select a player and 10 different stats to be represented from the selected player.
The Data item selected(e.g. Single Player as shown below) will populate under the chosen team. Select the player to highlight in the drop down menu provided.
Use the Player drop down menu to select the player to highlight. This list will generate based on the players that exist on the XML source file that has been connected to the data controller.
Use the Gear icon to open the Stats Variable Settings drop down menus to select the stats that you wish to be represented in your graphic.
Troubleshooting: The dropdown tends to populate at the top of the controller. So if you do not see the Stats menu appear right away, try scrolling up the top of the controller panel.

When a stat type is selected in the drop down, the graphic will display the stat label for that stat and the value of that stat for the selected player from the Player drop down. Once your stats have been configured to your preference, selecting any player from the Player drop down menu will autopopulate the configured stats for the selected player onto the graphic as a live update.
If there are missing data links between the graphic and the data controller, click the Link Data button from the Preview panel to view the Stat Crew Stats input variables.
Click and drag a Stat Crew Stats variable onto an object in your graphic or right-click to select the design object you wish to connect. This action will link the input variable to a visual element on the graphic such as text.
Note: To verify which variable label is indicating which team or player's data, reference the Live Data panel. Test by manually adjusting the data in the input box.
Repeat this step for each variable you want to include in your graphic.
Note: To make any manual changes live to your XML, you will need to Save the XML to have the changes reflect live within Captivate. For more information on connecting general XML feed Data to a graphic layer, please visit our help article, here.

Your Stat Crew Stats should now all be linked and show in your Preview panel, as well as, playing live in your Program Monitor.

Multiplayer Stats on the Same Team

This workflow is for connecting your Stat Crew Stat data from a single team. This can be utilized for a multiple player comparison on the same team, or showcasing either just the Home or just the Away Team's stats on a single graphic.

If you are planning on using images in your graphic please ensure the following:
- The images need to be in a textures folder that lives next to the nbtlproj file. (Please create a folder labeled Textures if there is not one already present in your project folder and place images there.)
- The images need to be in that folder BEFORE opening the project file in Captivate.
- The images need to named with this formatlastnamefirstinitial.png
In Captivate's playout interface, open a project (if a project isn't already open) and select a graphic in the playlist.
Tip: For the best results, use a graphic that matches the name of the data controller template (e.g., We have used Acrylic Headshot 3).
Under the Data Controller Column within the Project List, select Add source > Sports > Stat Crew Stats > Sport > Team > Multiplayer 1.
The Stat Crew Stats data appears as a tab in the Layer Properties panel and is indicated by the name of the controller you’ve connected to the layer.
Navigate to the Stat Crew Stats controller tab in your Properties panel and Select your Stat Crew XML File or enter the path(URL) of the Stat Crew Stats xml file on your local network.

To select a file from your local disk, click on browse and navigate to the file. Click ok.

Important: If the status light in the top-right corner of the Stat Crew Stats panel is green , then your XML file is connected and the Stat Crew Stats input is receiving data as expected. If the status icon is red, you have one of the following issues:
- Your Stat Crew XML is not connected. Reload the XML file or repeat the previous steps to re-enter or select the XML file's path or URL.
- Your Stat Crew XML is connected, but it is not receiving the expected data for the sport you selected from the Data Controllers in step 2. Repeat the previous steps to connect to a different XML file or Stat Crew Stats input.
Once the correct XML source has been assigned, select the Gear icon next to the team you connected to configure the data assignments. The Data Controller sport and data template type will determine which data can be configured for your graphic layer. This data controller(Acrylic Headshot 3 contains a template to select multiple players and various stats to be represented across all players.
Troubleshooting: The dropdown tends to populate at the top of the controller. So if you do not see the Stats menu appear right away, try scrolling up the top of the controller panel.
Use the Players drop down menu to select the players to highlight.
Use the Stats drop down menu to select the stats set up to highlight in your graphic.
This list will generate based on the players that exist on the XML source file that has been connected to the data controller.
Click the Link Data button from the Preview panel to view the Stat Crew Stats input variables to connect any missing data links between the graphic and the data controller.
Click and drag a Stat Crew Stats variable onto an object in your graphic or right-click to select the design object you wish to connect. This action will link the input variable to a visual element on the graphic such as text.
Note: To verify which variable label is indicating which team or player's data, reference the Live Data panel. Test by manually adjusting the data in the input box.
Repeat this step for each variable you want to include in your graphic if you have chosen a graphic with multiple stats.
Troubleshooting Tip: If the graphic goes white after connecting or re-assigning any variables,
click Edit Graphic to open in the designer > highlight the layers turning white > navigate to Properties > Layer > Style and ensure that variable is not checked under the Color Style. Then, save by clicking the green checkmark and returning back to the Captivate interface.
Note: To make any manual changes live to your XML, you will need to Save the XML to have the changes reflect live within Captivate. For more information on connecting general XML feed Data to a graphic layer, please visit our help article, here.
To link your images, click on the image design element in your preview panel. Assign the file location to the image to save.
(For best results, we recommend saving all images within the project textures folder.)
Your Stat Crew Stats graphic is now linked and ready to play Live. As the game progesses and your XML updates, this will reflect in your graphic live as well.

Comparing Stats from both Teams

This workflow is for comparing your Stat Crew Stat data from both teams in the game. This can be utilized for a multiple player comparison on players from different teams' stats or the different Teams' stats on a single graphic.

If you are planning on using images in your graphic please ensure the following:
- The images need to be in a textures folder that lives next to the nbtlproj file. (Please create a folder labeled Textures if there is not one already present in your project folder and place images there.)
- The images need to be in that folder BEFORE opening the project file in Captivate.
- The images need to named with this formatlastnamefirstinitial.png
In Captivate's playout interface, open a project (if a project isn't already open) and select a graphic in the playlist.
Tip: For the best results, use a graphic that matches the name of the data controller template (e.g., We have used Acrylic Player Comparison). The Stat Crew Stats data appears as a tab in the Layer Properties panel and is indicated by the name of the controller you’ve connected to the layer.
Connect the Stat Crew data by navigating to the Data Controller Column within the Project List of the same graphic, select Sports > Stat Crew Stats > Sport > Game > Player Matchup(or the data type that matches your graphic).
If not already connected, navigate to the Stat Crew Stats controller tab in your Properties panel and Select your Stat Crew XML File or enter the path(URL) of the Stat Crew Stats xml file on your local network.

To select a file from your local disk, click on browse and navigate to the file. Click ok.

Important: If the status light in the top-right corner of the Stat Crew Stats panel is green , then your XML file is connected and the Stat Crew Stats input is receiving data as expected. If the status icon is red, you have one of the following issues:
- Your Stat Crew XML is not connected. Reload the XML file or repeat the previous steps to re-enter or select the XML file's path or URL.
- Your Stat Crew XML is connected, but it is not receiving the expected data for the sport you selected from the Data Controllers in step 2. Repeat the previous steps to connect to a different XML file or Stat Crew Stats input.
Once the correct XML source has been assigned, navigate to Game > Player Matchup to select the players to highlight from each drop down menu.
Select the Gear icon next to the Player Matchup under Game. The Data Controller sport and data template type will determine which data can be configured for your graphic layer. This data controller(Acrylic Player Comparison contains a template to select multiple stats to be represented across all players.
Use the Stats drop down menu to select the stats set up to highlight in your graphic.
Click the Link Data button from the Preview panel to view the Stat Crew Stats input variables to connect any missing data links between the graphic and the data controller.
Click and drag a Stat Crew Stats variable onto an object in your graphic or right-click to select the design object you wish to connect. This action will link the input variable to a visual element on the graphic such as text.

Note: To verify which variable label is indicating which team or player's data, reference the Live Data panel.

Test by manually adjusting the data in the input box.
Repeat this step for each variable you want to include in your graphic.
Note: To make any manual changes live to your XML, you will need to Save the XML to have the changes reflect live within Captivate. For more information on connecting general XML feed Data to a graphic layer, please visit our help article, here.
Your Stat Crew Stats graphic is now linked and ready to play Live. As the game progesses and your XML updates, this will reflect in your graphic live as well.