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VAST Structure Visualization

Transform complex VAST XML into intuitive visual diagrams. See every component, connection, and dependency at a glance.

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VAST Structure Visualization

AdMeIn's VAST suite offers a way to visualize your complete VAST tag architecture as an interactive node diagram—including wrapper chains, media files, tracking events, and API frameworks.
VAST Structure Visualization Example showing hierarchical node diagram with VAST root, wrapper chain, inline creative, linear creative, media files, and tracking events
Click nodes to view XML part that makes up the node
Animated wrapper redirects displaying the ad server chain
Color-coded validation status so you can pinpoint issues quickly
VAST and VMAP support for wrapper depth

How Structure Visualization Works

Our visualization engine automatically analyzes your VAST XML and creates an interactive diagram
1

Parse VAST Structure

We parse your VAST XML to identify all elements: ads, creatives, media files, tracking events, companions, and API frameworks.

2

Follow Wrapper Chains

If your VAST contains wrappers, we automatically follow each redirect (up to 5 levels) and fetch the complete chain to show the full path from initial wrapper to final InLine creative.

3

Build Node Diagram

Each component becomes an interactive node with color-coding, status indicators, and hierarchical positioning. Edges show relationships and data flow.

4

Optimize Layout

Our layout algorithm positions nodes for maximum clarity, organizing media files in grids, centering important nodes, and maintaining clear visual hierarchy throughout.

Node Types Reference

Understanding the different node types in your structure diagram

VAST/VMAP Root

Top-level container node

Ad Container

Individual ad element

Wrapper

Redirect to another VAST

InLine Creative

Final ad creative

Media Files

Video assets

Tracking Events

Analytics pixels

Key Features

  • Interactive node-based diagram with React Flow
  • Hierarchical visualization of VAST XML structure
  • Complete wrapper chain visualization with animated redirects
  • VMAP support with ad break timeline visualization
  • Click any node to view its XML snippet
  • Media files organized in grid layout (4 per row)
  • Tracking events with dashed connector lines
  • Companion ads with dimension display
  • API framework detection (VPAID, SIMID, OMID)
  • Color-coded status indicators (passed/failed/warning)
  • Automatic layout optimization for clarity
  • Support for unlimited wrapper depth

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