Specifications

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Creating Digital Signage

By default, the iCOMPEL names the Zones for each Layout on the screen in the order in which they were created in

alphabetical order (Zone A, B, C and so on). You can change the relative display positions of the Zones in a Layout.

Each Zone can display Media items of different types, according to the media player or players that have been enabled

for the Zone.

The iCOMPEL Screen Background is visible in any part of the Layout that is not covered by a Zone. You can define

the color or image for the screen background independently of any Layout.

2.2.1 Layout Page

The Layout page shows all the Layouts available on this iCOMPEL. For each Layout you can see a thumbnail image (if

the Layout has been used), a diagram of the Layout's Zones, the name and description of the Layout, and if applicable,

the names of the Schedules that use the Layout, the names of any Rendezvous Point or Change Layout

commands and a link to the Ad hoc Page for the Layout. There are also icons to show if an audio Soundtrack is enabled

and if touch-screen interactivity is enabled .

Click the name of the Layout , or click the thumbnail, to open the graphical Layout editor , or to work with the Layout's

properties . Click a Zone in the Layout diagram to go directly to the Playlist for the Zone.

There are also the following action buttons for each Layout:

Audition a Layout (preview on the Screen, or preview a web page in a browser where appropriate)

Delete a Layout

Rename a Layout

Copy a Layout

Edit a Layout

Note: You cannot delete a Layout that is being used by a Schedule, even if that Schedule is not currently active. If the

Layout is in use, the name of the Schedule using it is shown in the notes alongside the Layout.

You can reduce the number of Layouts that are displayed by applying a filter. Click Filter and enter the name or part of the

name of a Layout, and click Apply. Click Show All in the Filter dialog to clear the filter.

2.2.2 Adding a new Layout

To add a new Layout, follow these steps

1. From the menu bar, select Layouts, then Manage Layouts.

2. To add a new Layout, click the Add Layout tab.

3. Type in a name for the new Layout and click Add.

4. Scroll to your new Layout in the Layouts list and click Edit.

5. Use the graphical Layout editor (GLE) to add one or more Zones and to set the properties for each Zone.

Remember to click Save all Changes, otherwise your changes are lost when you leave this page.

Editing a Layout

More about Zones

More about Playlists

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