Setting up a PATCH action (update text)

Change text and properties on a live overlay without taking it off screen, using a PATCH action on a button.

TutorialIntermediateeditorUpdated 2026-10-28

PATCH actions let you update text and properties on a live overlay without taking it off screen.

When to use PATCH

Change a name on a lower third while it's visible
Update a score without hiding the scoreboard
Swap a logo or image source live
Update ticker text on a running crawler

Setup

Select a button in Builder (or create a new one)
Set the action type to PATCH
Choose the integration and Subcomposition
In the field updates section, map which element properties to change
Set the new values, or leave as input fields for the operator to fill in at runtime

Button configuration with action type PATCH, integration, Subcomposition and field updates mapped — Configure a PATCH action with field updates.

Using PATCH in Client

When a button has a PATCH action with input fields, the operator sees text fields next to the button. They type the new value and press the button to apply the change instantly. The overlay updates on screen without any IN/OUT animation.

Operator typing a new name into a text field in Client and pressing the button while the lower third stays on screen — The overlay updates live without IN/OUT animation.

Common use cases

Lower third: PATCH the name and title fields before triggering IN, or update them while the graphic is on screen
Scoreboard: PATCH team scores without hiding the bug, so the numbers update live
Ticker: PATCH the text content of a crawler element

Tip

Combine PATCH with Action Sequences for powerful workflows. For example: PATCH the new name, IN the lower third, WAIT 8 seconds, OUT, all from one button press.