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signServer User’s Guide

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signServer User’s Guide Version 1.1



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Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 4

1.1 OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ...................................................................................................................... 4

2 GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 PREREQUISITES ............................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 ACCESSING SIGNSERVER ................................................................................................................... 5 2.3 LOGON TO SIGNSERVER .................................................................................................................... 5 2.4 LOGGING OFF FROM SIGNSERVER ....................................................................................................... 6

3 SYSTEM AVAILABILITY .................................................................................................................... 7

4 FUNCTIONS OF SYSTEM ................................................................................................................. 8

4.1 MAIN SECTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 8 4.2 GROUP MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................. 10

4.2.1 Adding Group .................................................................................................................. 11 4.2.2 Editing Group .................................................................................................................. 12 4.2.3 Removing Group ............................................................................................................. 14

4.3 PLAYER MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................ 15 4.3.1 Adding Player .................................................................................................................. 15 4.3.2 Configuring Player .......................................................................................................... 17 4.3.3 Unregistering Player ....................................................................................................... 18 4.3.4 Removing Player ............................................................................................................. 18

4.4 SCREEN MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................. 19 4.4.1 Adding Screen ................................................................................................................. 20 4.4.2 Change Screen Name, Screen Output Number, Description or Layout ........................... 23 4.4.3 Enable/Disable or Change Screen’s Marquee ................................................................. 24 4.4.4 Enable/Disable or Change Screen’s Interactivity ............................................................ 25 4.4.5 Removing Screen ............................................................................................................ 26

4.5 ROLE MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 27 4.5.1 Adding new role .............................................................................................................. 29 4.5.2 Editing role ...................................................................................................................... 31 4.5.3 Deleting existing role ...................................................................................................... 32

4.6 USER MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 33 4.6.1 Adding New User ............................................................................................................ 33 4.6.2 Editing User Profile ......................................................................................................... 35 4.6.3 Deleting User .................................................................................................................. 37 4.6.4 Viewing User Profile ........................................................................................................ 38 4.6.5 Viewing Logged-in User Profile ....................................................................................... 39

4.7 LAYOUT MANAGEMENT.................................................................................................................. 40 4.7.1 Adding New Layout ......................................................................................................... 43 4.7.2 Viewing Layout Usages ................................................................................................... 44 4.7.3 Adding Media(s) / Internet Address / Template ............................................................. 46 4.7.4 Import Media(s) from Playlist ......................................................................................... 49 4.7.5 Editing Media Duration for Media(s) .............................................................................. 51 4.7.6 Editing Media Sequence in Layout .................................................................................. 53 4.7.7 Specifying Expiry Duration for a Media .......................................................................... 55 4.7.8 Specifying Media Dependency for a Media .................................................................... 57 4.7.9 Specifying Media Transition for a Media ........................................................................ 60



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4.7.10 Editing Image Transition in Layout ............................................................................ 62 4.7.11 Delete Media(s) from Layout ..................................................................................... 64 4.7.12 Deleting Layout .......................................................................................................... 66

4.8 PLAYLIST MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................ 67 4.8.1 Adding New Playlist ........................................................................................................ 68 4.8.2 Adding Media(s)/Internet Address/Template ................................................................. 69 4.8.3 Editing Media Duration for Media(s) .............................................................................. 72 4.8.4 Editing Media Sequence in Playlist ................................................................................. 74 4.8.5 Specifying Expiry Duration for a Media .......................................................................... 76 4.8.6 Specifying Media Dependency for a Media .................................................................... 78 4.8.7 Specifying Media Transition for a Media ........................................................................ 80 4.8.8 Editing Image Transition in Playlist................................................................................. 83 4.8.9 Delete Media(s) from Playlist ......................................................................................... 85 4.8.10 Deleting Playlist ......................................................................................................... 87

4.9 MARQUEE MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................. 88 4.9.1 Adding New Marquee ..................................................................................................... 88 4.9.2 Edit Marquee Properties ................................................................................................. 94 4.9.3 Deleting Marquee ........................................................................................................... 95

4.10 TASK MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................ 96 4.10.1 Create new task ......................................................................................................... 97 4.10.2 Edit a task properties ................................................................................................. 99 4.10.3 View task execution status for players ..................................................................... 100 4.10.4 Remove a task .......................................................................................................... 101

4.11 MONITORING MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................. 102 4.11.1 Change Player Mode ............................................................................................... 103 4.11.2 Change to whether displays players in child group ................................................. 103

4.12 REPORT MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................................... 104 4.12.1 Generate Display Log Report .................................................................................. 104 4.12.2 Generate User Log Report ....................................................................................... 106

4.13 HOUSE KEEPING MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................ 108 4.13.1 Housekeeping Campaign Log .................................................................................. 108 4.13.2 Housekeeping Hardware Log .................................................................................. 110 4.13.3 Housekeeping User Log ........................................................................................... 111 4.13.4 Housekeeping Unused media ................................................................................... 112 4.13.5 Export data for a period of time to comma separated format file (CSV). ................ 113 4.13.6 Housekeep (Delete) data for a period of time .......................................................... 114

5 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................... 115



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1 Introduction 1.1 Overview

SignServer is the main component in the SignBox™ suite, which provides content management, scheduling and control of the entire signNetwork.

Fig. 1.1 a

As being indicated in the diagram above, signPlayers concentrate on content presentation, whereas the signServer is concentrating on managing the players’ connection, content distribution and monitoring. The signServer dictates contents, schedules and behavior of signPlayers existing in signNetwork.

1.2 About this Manual

This user’s guide provides comprehensive information on how to use / operate signServer application. The manual is organized into sections that categorized the functionality into groups relevant to users with the roles. User can read the manual in sequence or navigate directly to the section where appropriate.



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2 Getting Started

2.1 Prerequisites

These are the prerequisites for signServer:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2; this operating system can be used only

for signPlayer connections less than 10 connections.

Microsoft Windows 2003 Server or above; for signPlayer connections that exceeding 10

connections.

Internet Explorer version 6.0 or above.

Microsoft Internet Information Services.

Microsoft SQL Server Standard Edition or above (Optional)

2.2 Accessing signServer

signServer is a web-based digital signage management tool; therefore you can practically access signServer simply by using internet browser. You are required to know the IP address / DNS name of your signServer, please consult this with you network administrator.

To access signServer, type: http://YourSignServerAddress/signBOX3/Main/Logon.aspx at your internet browser address bar.

2.3 Logon to signServer To use signServer, you are required to logon using username and password given by your administrator. You are required to enter correct CAPCHA to log in successfully.

http://yoursignserveraddress/signBOX3/Main/Logon.aspx



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Fig. 2.3 a

2.4 Logging off from signServer Always log off from signServer whenever you are done using it, this is to prevent unauthorized access by other people on your account. signServer will end the session after 15 minutes of in-activity. To log-off / sign out, simply click on the “Sign Out” link on the link bar.

Fig 2.4 a

3 PART 3

System Availability



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3 System Availability

System availability of signServer is depending on several factors, such as:

Network: the stable network is required by signServer to communicate with

signPlayers over the LAN/WAN.

Hardware: hardware failure will lead to unavailability of signServer, and if this thing

happens, signPlayers will not be able to communicate with signServer; users will not

be able to logon, upload and monitor the signPlayers status.

o Fortunately signBox™ has an extension called signBox™ Sync Agent that

allows signServer to perform contents synchronization between two servers.

Operating system: Windows XP/7 professional can be signServer operating system

with the limitation of handling up to 10 signPlayer connections. Use Windows

Server operating system if signPlayer connections are more than 10 connections.

Internet information service: signServer depends on Microsoft Internet information

Service.

Database Engine: By the fault signServer works with Microsoft SQL Server Express,

but if there’s a need for performance and scalability, you are require to use

Microsoft SQL Server Standard Edition or higher.



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4 Functions of system This section describes the fundamental of signServer, introduction to signServer user interface.

4.1 Main Sections

The signServer main user interface is categorized into three panels for ease of navigation, and they are:

MenuBar

The Menu Bar is located on right hand top of the signServer portal; it provides

access to main features in signServer.

NavigationalPanel

The Navigational Panel is located on the left hand side of the signServer Portal; it

presented the entire signNetwork and users in SignServer. The signNetwork is a

visual presentation of your entire display network including display grouping,

computers and screens and it is presented in a tree-like hierarchical / tree-view

manner for easy & quick navigation to different Objects such as group, players and

display.

ContentPanel

The content Panel is located on the right hand side of signServer portal; it presents

the detail information of the information selected on the navigation panel.

Fig 4.1 a



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There are some useful indicator in the interface that provides direction and information on the navigation. The status indicators are:

Login Status Indicator Login Status Indicator provides information about the username that is currently logged-in to the system.

Group Status Indicator Group Status Indicator provides information about the group that is currently selected in the navigational panel. This information is useful when you are working with multiple group objects because you can always identify the group they belong to.



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4.2 Group Management

Group refers to a logical presentation of a node or branch that represents information such as location, country, branch, site and etc. The following screenshot outlines the structure of the Group within SignServer™

Fig 4.2 a

Please see relevant topics below:

Add a group

Edit group

Remove a group



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4.2.1 Adding Group

User with the role of viewing and adding for group management can add a group within another group. To add a group under a parent group:

1. Click into the parent group in which the new group resides at or click ‘Home’ at the

Menu Bar to access the Root Group node as parent group.

Fig 4.2.1 a

Fig 4.2.1 b

2. On the Content Panel, click on the New Group.

Fig 4.2.1 c



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3. Enter the name of the group in the dialog then click “Add” Button.

Fig 4.2.1 d

Note that the group name is unique across the entire system, thus ensure that the group name entered is not exist in any other part of the signNetwork.

4.2.2 Editing Group

User with the role of viewing and editing for group management can edit a group’s name. To rename a group:

1. Click on the Group Node you would like to change or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to

change the Root Group Node name.

Fig 4.2.2 a



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Fig 4.2.2 b

2. On the Content Panel, click on the Edit Group.

Fig 4.2.2 c

3. Type the new name and click ‘Save’ button

Fig 4.2.2 d



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4.2.3 Removing Group

User with the role of viewing and deleting for group management can delete a group and all the Objects (Players and Displays) within the group. However, in order to delete a group, you must ensure that there is no underlying child group under the group.

To remove a group:

1. Click on the Group Node you would like to remove. Note that the Root Group Node is exist by default and cannot be removed.

Fig 4.2.3 a

2. Click the ‘Delete Group’ at the Content Panel

3. Click the ‘Delete’ Button to confirm the deletion of group. Note that removing a group will remove the underlying user, role, player, display, layout, playlist, marquee and task assigned under the group!

Fig 4.2.3 b



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4.3 Player Management

A Player in SignNetwork represents the physical machine / computer (running the SignPlayer) which will be communicating with signServer. The following screenshot outlines the players contained in Southlands’ Group within SignNetwork.

Fig 4.3 a Please also see topics below:

Add a player

Configure a player

Remove a player

4.3.1 Adding Player

User with the role of viewing and Adding for player management can add a new player. To add a new player:

1. Click on the Group Node you would like to add the player to at the Navigational Panel or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to add player to the Root Group node.

2. Click ‘New Player’ at the Content Panel



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Fig 4.3.1 a

3. Enter the following information then click ‘Add’ button:

Player Name: Unique player name across the signNetwork

Description (optional): description use to describe / provide more information about

the player.

Hardware Profile (optional): Hardware Settings Profile that the player used. Please

see Hardware Profile Hardware Profile Management for further information.

Fig 4.3.1 b



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4.3.2 Configuring Player

User with the role of viewing and editing for player management can configure existing player. To configure an existing player:

1. Click on the Player Node to be configured at the Navigational Panel

2. Click the ‘Edit’ Button on the Content Panel

Fig 4.3.2 a

3. Edit the following changes necessary then click ‘Save’ button:

Player Name: Unique player name across the signNetwork

Player Description (optional): description use to describe / provide more information about

the player.

Hardware Profile (optional): Hardware Settings Profile that the player used. Please see

Hardware Profile Hardware Profile Management for further information.

Fig 4.3.2 b



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4.3.3 Unregistering Player

User with the role of viewing and unregistering for player management can unregister a registered player with all the underlying displays. 1. Click on the Player Node to be unregistered at the Navigational Panel

2. Click ‘Unregister’ button at the Content Panel.

3. The Unregistration request needs to be completed from the player side.

Fig 4.3.3 a

4.3.4 Removing Player

User with the role of viewing and deleting for player management can remove a created player with all the underlying displays.

1. Click on the Player Node to be removed at the Navigational Panel

2. Click ‘Delete’ button at the Content Panel. Note that all the underlying displays of the player will

be deleted if the player is removed.

Fig 4.3.4 a



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4.4 Screen Management

A Screen / Display in SignNetwork represent the Video Graphic Output from the computer / Player. The following screenshot outlines the displays output from players within SignNetwork. Notes: The number of Screen that a Player could have is determined by its hardware capabilities as well as the number of Video Graphic Output it has. The greater the number, the more Screen it could supports. Fig 4.4 a A screen can be an interactive / non-interactive, if screen is in interactive mode the Screen will change Layout / content whenever user touch/click on the Screen, and returned to the initial playlist Layout / content after a specified time out interval. Please see the relevant following topics:

Add a screen

Change Screen Name, Screen Display Number, Description or Layout

Enable/Disable or Change Screen’s Marquee

Enable/Disable or Change Screen’s Interactivity

Remove a screen



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4.4.1 Adding Screen

User with the role of viewing and adding for display management can add a new screen into a player. To add a new screen into an existing player:

1. Click on the Player Node at the Navigational Panel that contains the screen to be added.

2. Click ‘New Screen’ Button at the Content Panel

Fig 4.4.1 a

3. Enter the necessary information then click ‘Add’ button. Screenshots below shows the

output screen when some option is enabled. The list below shows the field names

information related to the Screen.

Fig 4.4.1 b



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Fig 4.4.1 c

Fig 4.4.1 d

Screen Name: Unique name for the screen.

Description (optional): Use to provide more information about the screen / display,

e.g. Display at lobby.

Layout: The Layout to be assigned to the Screen. Layout content that is assignable at

the Screen depends on the accessibility of the Layout (Shared/Local). The creation of

a new Layout for the Screen is in Layout Management Section of the User Guide.

Show Marquee: Whether the Screen has Marquee / scrolling text.



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Marquee: The Marquee to be assigned to the Screen. Marquee content that is

assignable at the Screen depends on the accessibility of the Marquee (Shared/Local).

The creation of a new Marquee for the Screen is in Marquee Management Section

of the User Guide.

Overlay: Whether the Marquee is overlay on the layout of the screen.

Marquee is overlay Marquee is not overlay

Enable Interactive Mode: To enable or disable interactive mode.

Change layout to: The Interactive Layout to be assigned to the Screen. Layout

content that is assignable at the Screen depends on the accessibility of the Layout

(Shared/Local). The creation of a new Layout for the Screen is in Layout

Management Section of the User Guide.

Time-out Duration: The inactivity time in seconds required to change back to initial

layout after the layout is in Interactive state.



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4.4.2 Change Screen Name, Screen Output Number, Description or Layout

User with the role of viewing and editing for player management can change the existing Screen’s name, description or layout.

1. Select the corresponding Display Node at the Navigational Panel.

2. Click the ‘Edit’ Button at the Content Panel

3. Change the Screen Name, Screen output number, description or Layout correspondingly.

Fig 4.4.2 a

Fig 4.4.2 b



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4.4.3 Enable/Disable or Change Screen’s Marquee

User with the role of viewing and editing for player management can enable/disable or change Screen’s Marquee.



Fig 4.4.3 a

3. Click on the ‘Show Marquee’ checkbox, then select marquee and overlay option in the additional field

Fig 4.4.3 b



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4.4.4 Enable/Disable or Change Screen’s Interactivity

User with the role of viewing and editing for player management can enable/disable or change Screen’s Interactivity.



Fig 4.4.4 a

3. Click ‘Enable Interactive Mode’ checkbox then change the interactivity Setting.

Fig 4.4.4 b



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4.4.5 Removing Screen

User with the role of viewing and deleting for player management can remove existing Screen. To remove a Screen:

1. Click on the corresponding Player Node at the Navigational Panel that contained the screen to be removed.

2. At the Content Panel, click ‘Delete’ at the correspond Screen. Then click ‘Yes’ if ask for confirmation.

Fig 4.4.5 a



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4.5 Role Management

Role refers to a collection of predefined user rights that can be assigned to the user. By using Role, you can group users based on the task that they need to perform. For example you can create roles called Administrator, Designer, & Maintenance and then assigned them to the respective Users. The number of Role's rights, determine the number of actions that the Users assigned to the corresponding Role will be able to perform. The greater the number, the more powerful the user will be. The following screenshot outlines the different Rights that you could assign to a role

Fig 4.5 a

Rights in a role are as follow:

Campaign Profile Management

Group Management

Hardware Profile Management

Layout Management

License Management

Marquee and Scrolling text Management

Monitoring Management

Player Management

Playlist Management



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Report Management

Role Management

Screen Management

Server Setting Management

Task Management

User Management

Workflow Admin Management

There are 4 basic Rights for each function, which are:

View: The user will be able to view the content of the corresponding content, e.g. if the Role User has view right for Playlist Management, then the user will be able to view the list of Playlist that his/her group has.

Add: The user will have right to add content, e.g. if the Role User has Add right for Playlist Management, then the user will be able to add a new Playlist to his/her group.

Edit: The user will have right to edit or update content, e.g. if the Role User has Edit action for Playlist Management, then the user will be able to edit the existing Playlist that his/her group has.

Delete: The user will have right to delete content, e.g. if the Role User has Delete right for Playlist Management, then the user will be able to delete the existing Playlist that his/her group has.

Please see relevant topics:

Adding new role

Editing role

Deleting existing role



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4.5.1 Adding new role

User with the role of viewing and adding for role management can add a new role to be assigned to users. To add new role to the system:

1. Click ‘Users’ Tab at the Navigational Panel and select the corresponding Group Node, which the new role resides. (The root node is selected by default)

Fig 4.5.1 a

2. Click ‘User Roles’ Tab at the Content Panel to view list of user roles. Then click on ‘New Role’ button to create a new role.

Fig 4.5.1 b



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3. Fill in the name for the new role. Then select view, add, edit, remove role from the checkbox below for each module listed. Alternatively, you can copy rights from another role and modify on it. Finally, click ‘Add’ button to add the new role into the group.

Fig 4.5.1 c



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4.5.2 Editing role

User with the role of viewing and editing for role management can configure an existing role. To edit existing role in a system:

1. Click ‘Users’ Tab at the Navigational Panel and select the corresponding Group Node, which the role resides. (The root node is selected by default).

Fig 4.5.2 a

2. Click ‘User Roles’ Tab at the Content Panel to view list of user roles. Then click on ‘edit’ button on the role to edit the role.

Fig 4.5.2 b



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4.5.3 Deleting existing role

User with the role of viewing and deleting for role management can delete an existing role. To delete an existing role from the system:

1. Click ‘Users’ Tab at the Navigational Panel and select the corresponding Group Node, which the role resides. (The root node is selected by default)

Fig 4.5.3 a

2. Click ‘User Roles’ Tab at the Content Panel to view list of user roles. Then click on ‘delete’ button on the role to delete the role. Note that deleting a role will delete users that is assigned the role

Fig 4.5.3 b



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4.6 User Management

User in signNetwork represents the people that have the rights to access and interact with the SignServer. Please see relevant topics:

Adding New User

Editing User Profile

Deleting User

Viewing User Profile

Viewing Logged-in User Profile

4.6.1 Adding New User

User with the role of viewing and adding for user management can add a new user to the system. To add a new user:

1. Click ‘Users’ Tab at the Navigational Panel and select the corresponding Group Node, which the new user resides. (The root node is selected by default).

Fig 4.6.1 a

2. Click ‘Users’ Tab at the Content Panel and click ‘New User’ Button to add a new user

Fig 4.6.1 b



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3. Fill in the information to create a new user then click ‘Add’ Button.

Fig 4.6.1 c

Login User ID: Unique User ID to login onto the system.

Password/Retype Password: Password to login onto the system.

First Name: First name of the user.

Last Name: Last name of the user.

User Role: Role of the user that is accessible from the group where the user resides.

Email/Department/Location/Address/Address2: Other optional user related information.



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4.6.2 Editing User Profile

User with the role of viewing and editing for user management can edit an existing user. Also, every user can edit his own user profile regardless of whether he/she has the role of editing for user management, but the user cannot change his/her user’s role. To edit others user’s profile:

1. Click ‘Users’ Tab at the Navigational Panel and select the corresponding Group Node, which the user resides. (The root node is selected by default).

Fig 4.6.2 a

2. Click ‘Users’ Tab at the Content Panel and click ‘Edit’ Button to edit the user’s user profile

Fig 4.6.2 b



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3. Other than user role that is not editable, change the corresponding field in the user profile. Then click ‘Save’ Button.

Fig 4.6.2 c

To edit your own user’s profile:

1. Click ‘User Profile’ at the Menu Bar

Fig 4.6.2 d

2. Click the ‘Edit’ button to edit your own user’s profile



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4.6.3 Deleting User

User with the role of viewing and deleting for user management can delete an existing user. To delete a user:

1. Click ‘Users’ Tab at the Navigational Panel and select the corresponding Group Node, which the user resides. (The root node is selected by default)

Fig 4.6.3 a

2. Click ‘Users’ Tab at the Content Panel and click ‘Delete’ Button to delete the user.

Fig 4.6.3 b



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4.6.4 Viewing User Profile

User with the role of viewing for user management can view all existing user’s profile. Also, every user can view his own user profile regardless of whether he/she has the role of viewing for user management module. To view user’s profile:

1. Click ‘Users’ Tab at the Navigational Panel and select the corresponding Group Node, which the user resides. (The root node is selected by default).

Fig 4.6.4 a

2. Click ‘Users’ Tab at the Content Panel and click ‘View’ Button to view the user’s user profile.

Fig 4.6.4 b

To view your own user’s profile:

Fig 4.6.4 c

1. Click ‘User Profile’ at the Menu Bar to view your own user’s profile



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4.6.5 Viewing Logged-in User Profile

User with the role of viewing for user management can view whether user is currently logged-in. To view the logged-in user’s profile:

1. Click ‘Users’ Tab at the Navigational Panel and select the corresponding Group Node that the user resides. (The root node is selected by default).

Fig 4.6.5 a

2. Click ‘Users’ Tab at the Content Panel and you can view list of users with log-in status.

Fig 4.6.5 b



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4.7 Layout Management

Layout in signBox™ represents the screen presentation of your multimedia contents. Layout will determine how your screen will be segmented and how and where your multimedia content will be display on the screen. SignServer comes with predefined layout templates that will help you to speed-up & to facilitate design process. The following screenshot shows media contained in a Layout with a single frame template.

Fig 4.7 a Media in signBox™ represents the multimedia file that you can incorporate in your content presentation. Media file can be contained in Layout or playlist. Following are some of the media format that supported by signBox™:



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SUPPORTED MEDIA

VIDEO:

Fig 4.7 b

PICTURE:

Fig 4.7 c

OTHERS:

Fig 4.7 d



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Adding New Layout

Viewing Layout Usages

Adding Media(s)/Internet Address/Template

Import Media(s) from Playlist

Editing Media duration for Media(s)

Editing Media Sequence in Layout

Specifying Expiry for a Media

Specifying Media Dependency for a Media

Delete Media(s) from Layout

Deleting Layout



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4.7.1 Adding New Layout

User with the role of viewing and adding for layout management can add a new layout. To add a new layout:

1. Click on the Group Node you would like to add the Layout to at the Navigational Panel or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to add Layout to the Root Group Node.

2. Click ‘New Layout’ Button at the Content Panel

Fig 4.7.1 a

3. Fill in the information to create a new layout then click ‘Add’ Button.

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Name: Unique Layout name.

Description: Description to best describe the layout (Optional)

Layout: Select the layout style

Accessibility: Accessibility of the layout either it is local or shared. Local layout is only accessible within the group where the layout is created. Shared layout is accessible by child group below the group where the layout is created.

4.7.2 Viewing Layout Usages

User with the role of viewing for layout management can view the layout usages at other displays. To view layout usages:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Layout to view Usages or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to view Layout usages for Layout at the Root Group Node.

2. Click on ‘Layout’ Tab at the Content Panel to view list of Layouts for the group. Then click on ‘In Used’ column for the Layout to view usages. The ‘In Used’ column shows the number of Screens that is currently using the layout.

Fig 4.7.2 a

3. After clicking into the Layout Usage link. A dialog showing list of Players and Screens using the Layout will be shown if there are Players or Screens using the particular Layout.



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Fig 4.7.2 b

Fig 4.7.3 b



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4.7.3 Adding Media(s) / Internet Address / Template

User with the role of viewing and adding for layout management can add media/internet address/template to an existing layout. To add media/internet address/template:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Layout to add Media/Internet Address/Template or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to add Media/Internet Address/Template at the Root Group Node.

2. Click on ‘Layout’ Tab at the Content Panel to view list of Layouts for the group. Then click on the particular Layout to view Media(s) contained in the Layout.

Fig 4.7.3 a Alternatively, you might like to add media/internet address/template to the Layout shared by parent Group. To view list of Layouts shared by parent group, click on the Layout Type drop down list, and select ‘Layout shared by parent’s Group’ from the list. Then click on the particular shared Layout to view Media(s) contained in the Layout.

3. In the Layout page, click ‘Add’ Button at the Action Panel then select Media File, Internet Address, or Template accordingly.



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Fig 4.7.3 b

4. If ‘Media File’ is selected, click ‘Browse’ button to select file to upload. Then click ‘Upload’ button to upload the file(s). You can edit the media duration or arrange the media sequence at the Layout page after uploading all files needed.

Fig 4.7.3 c

If ‘Internet Address’ is selected, fill in the web address in the text field and duration for the duration the address is shown. Then click ‘Ok’ Button.



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Fig 4.7.3 d

If ‘Template’ is selected, select a template from the drop down list, fill in the duration needed for the template to play in the Layout. Then click ‘Ok’ button.

Fig 4.7.3 e

If ‘Streaming is selected, input the Source address for the selected stream.

Fig 4.7.3 f

5. After adding any Media/Internet Address/Template, click ‘Save’ button in the Layout page.

Fig 4.7.3 g



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4.7.4 Import Media(s) from Playlist

User with the role of viewing and adding for layout management can import media from Playlist to an existing layout. To import media(s) from Playlist:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Layout to import Media(s) or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to import Media(s) at the Root Group Node.


Fig 4.7.4 a

Alternatively, you might like import Media(s) to the Layout shared by parent Group. To view list of Layouts shared by parent group, click on the Layout Type drop down list, and select ‘Layout shared by parent’s Group’ from the list. Then click on the particular shared Layout to view Media(s) contained in the Layout.

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3. In the Layout page, click ‘Import Playlist’ at the Action Panel.

Fig 4.7.4 c

4. In the ‘Import Playlist’ dialog, select the Playlist from the drop down list to import the media. Playlist listed is Playlist contained in the same Group as the Layout and Playlist that is shared from the parent Group of the Layout.

Fig 4.7.4 d

After the Playlist is selected, a list of Media(s) contained is listed below the dialog. Select (Check) the Media(s) to import to the Layout. Then click ‘Ok’.

Fig 4.7.4 e

5. After successfully import Media(s) into the Playlist, click ‘Save’ button in the Layout page.

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4.7.5 Editing Media Duration for Media(s)

User with the role of viewing and editing for layout management can edit media duration for media. To edit media duration for media(s):

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Layout to edit Media duration or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to edit Media duration at the Root Group Node.


Fig 4.7.5 a

Alternatively, you might like to edit Media(s) duration to the Layout shared by parent Group. To view list of Layouts shared by parent group, click on the Layout Type drop down list, and select ‘Layout shared by parent’s Group’ from the list. Then click on the particular shared Layout to view Media(s) contained in the Layout.

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3. In the Layout Page, select (Check on the checkbox) the Media(s) to change the duration.

Fig 4.7.5 c

4. In the Action Panel, click the ‘Edit Media Duration’ Button

Fig 4.7.5 d

5. Then in the ‘Edit Media’ Dialog, set the duration accordingly and click ‘OK’

Fig 4.7.5 e

6. After successfully edit Media duration, click ‘Save’ button in the Layout page.

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4.7.6 Editing Media Sequence in Layout

User with the role of viewing and editing for layout management can edit media sequence in layout. To edit media sequence in layout:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Layout to edit Media sequence or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to edit Media sequence at the Root Group Node.

2. Click on ‘Layout’ Tab at the Content Panel to view list of Layouts for the group. Then click on the particular Layout to edit Media(s) sequence of the Layout.

Fig 4.7.6 a

Alternatively, you might like to edit Media(s) sequence of the Layout shared by parent Group. To view list of Layouts shared by parent group, click on the Layout Type drop down list, and select ‘Layout shared by parent’s Group’ from the list. Then click on the particular shared Layout to view Media(s) contained in the Layout.

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3. In the list of Media(s) of the Layout, select (click) the required Media.

Fig 4.7.6 c

4. Change the sequence number to the desired absolute position in the Layout in the popup ‘Edit Media’ dialog. Other Media(s) in the Layout will shift to the change accordingly.

Fig 4.7.6 d

5. After successfully editing Media sequence, click ‘Save’ button in the Layout page.

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4.7.7 Specifying Expiry Duration for a Media

User with the role of editing for layout management can specify expiry duration for a media. To specify expiry duration for a media:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Layout to edit Media expiry or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to edit Media expiry of the Layout at the Root Group Node.

2. Click on ‘Layout’ Tab at the Content Panel to view list of Layouts for the group. Then you need to click on the particular Layout to select the required Layout.

Fig 4.7.7 a

Alternatively, you might like to edit Media(s) expiry of the Layout shared by parent Group. To view list of Layouts shared by parent group, click on the Layout Type drop down list, and select ‘Layout shared by parent’s Group’ from the list. Then click on the particular shared Layout to view Media(s) contained in the Layout.

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Fig 4.7.7 c

4. In the popup ‘Edit Media’ dialog, change the Tab to ‘Advanced’ Tab to specify expiry settings for the Media

Fig 4.7.7 d

5. Change the Timing Settings to ‘Specific Period’ to set the expiry settings for the Media. Then set the start and end date/time for the Media. Additionally, you can set the day at which the media should/shouldn’t play. Then click ‘Save’ Button.

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Timing: Specify whether expiry is required for the media.

Start Date: Earliest Date and Time the media plays

Due Date: Latest Date and Time the media plays.

Recurrence: Day of the week at which media should play.

6. After successfully changing the expiry durations for the Media, click ‘Save’ button in the Layout page.

Fig 4.7.7 f

4.7.8 Specifying Media Dependency for a Media

User with the role of viewing and editing for layout management can specify media dependency for a media. To specify media dependency for a media:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Layout to edit Media dependency or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to edit Media dependency of the Layout at the Root Group Node.


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Fig 4.7.8 b


Fig 4.7.8 c

4. In the popup ‘Edit Media’ dialog, change the Tab to ‘Dependency’ Tab to specify additional media dependency for the Media. Then click ‘Upload File(s)’ button.

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5. Click ‘Browse’ Button to select required file to upload as dependency from local system. After selecting all required file, click ‘Upload’ button to upload all selected file(s).

File 4.7.8 e

6. After successfully upload Media Dependency, click ‘Save’ button in the Layout page.

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4.7.9 Specifying Media Transition for a Media

User with the role of viewing and editing for layout management can specify media dependency for a media. To specify media dependency for a media:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Layout to edit Media dependency or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to edit Media dependency of the Layout at the Root Group Node.


Fig 4.7.9 a


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Fig 4.7.9 c

4. In the popup ‘Edit Media’ dialog, change the Tab to ‘Transition’ Tab to specify media transition for the Media.

Fig 4.7.9 d

5. After selecting the required transition from the dropdown menu, then click ‘Save’ button.

Fig 4.7.9 e

6. After successfully upload Media Dependency, click ‘Save’ button in the Layout page.

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4.7.10 Editing Image Transition in Layout

User with the role of viewing and deleting for layout management can delete media from layout. To delete media(s) from layout:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Layout to edit delete Media(s) or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to delete Media(s) at the Root Group Node.


Fig 4.7.10 a

Alternatively, you might like to delete Media(s) at the Layout shared by parent Group. To view list of Layouts shared by parent group, click on the Layout Type drop down list, and select ‘Layout shared by parent’s Group’ from the list. Then click on the particular shared Layout to view Media(s) contained in the Layout.

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3. In the Layout Page, select (Check on the checkbox) the Media(s) to be deleted from the Layout.

Fig 4.7.10 c

4. In the Action Panel, click the ‘Edit Image Transition’ Button

Fig 4.7.10 d

5. Then in the ‘Edit Media’ Dialog, set the transition accordingly and click ‘Ok’

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4.7.11 Delete Media(s) from Layout

User with the role of viewing and deleting for layout management can delete media from layout. To delete media(s) from layout:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Layout to edit delete Media(s) or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to delete Media(s) at the Root Group Node.


Fig 4.7.11 a

Alternatively, you might like to delete Media(s) at the Layout shared by parent Group. To view list of Layouts shared by parent group, click on the Layout Type drop down list, and select ‘Layout shared by parent’s Group’ from the list. Then click on the particular shared Layout to view Media(s) contained in the Layout.

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3. In the Layout Page, select (Check on the checkbox) the Media(s) to be deleted from the Layout.

Fig 4.7.11 c

4. Click the ‘Delete Media File’ in the Action Panel to remove the file.

Fig 4.7.11 d

5. After successfully delete Media(s) from Layout, click ‘Save’ button in the Layout page.

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4.7.12 Deleting Layout

User with the role of viewing and deleting for layout management can delete an existing layout. To delete an existing layout:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Layout be deleted or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to delete Layout at the Root Group Node.

2. Click on ‘Layout’ Tab at the Content Panel to view list of Layouts for the group. Then click ‘Delete’ link on the Action column to delete a particular Layout from the Group.

Fig 4.7.12 a

Alternatively, you might like to delete Layout shared by parent Group. To view list of Layouts shared by parent group, click on the Layout Type drop down list, and select ‘Layout shared by parent’s Group’ from the list. Similarly, click ‘Delete’ link on the Action column to delete a particular Layout from the Group.

Fig 4.7.12 b

3. When you press ‘Delete’, the respective Layout is deleted.



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4.8 Playlist Management

Playlist represent a logical list of media files where User could include in their Layout. The following screenshot shows a Playlist that contains two media to be imported into others layout.

Fig 4.8 a

Playlist is reusable, which means that it can be deployed across different Layouts that have common Medias; this in turn will ease content management process. Please see relevant topics below:

Adding New Playlist

Adding Media(s)/Internet Address/Template

Editing Media duration for Media(s)

Editing Media Sequence in Playlist

Delete Media(s) from Playlist

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4.8.1 Adding New Playlist

User with the role of viewing and adding for Playlist management can add a new Playlist. To add a new Playlist:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to add Playlist to the group or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to add Playlist to the Root Group Node.

2. At the Content Panel, click the ‘New Playlist’.

Fig 4.8.1 a

3. Fill in the Playlist Name, Description and the Accessibility of the Playlist. Then click ‘Add’ Button.

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Name: Unique name for the playlist.

Description: Description for the playlist.

Accessibility: Accessibility of the playlist either it is local or shared. Local playlist is only accessible within the group where the playlist is created. Shared playlist is accessible by child group below the group where the playlist is created.

4.8.2 Adding Media(s)/Internet Address/Template

User with the role of viewing and editing for Playlist management can add media(s)/Internet Address/Template to Playlist. To add media(s)/Internet Address/Template to Playlist:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to add Playlist to the group or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to add Playlist to the Root Group Node.

2. Click ‘Playlist’ Tab at the Content Panel. And select (click) on the required Playlist at the Playlist list.

Fig 4.8.2 a

Alternatively, you might like to add Media(s)/Internet Address/Template to the Playlist shared by parent Group. To view list of Playlist shared by parent group, click on the Playlist ‘Type’ drop down list, and select ‘Playlist shared by parent’s Group’ from the list. Then click on the particular shared Playlist to view Media(s) contained in the Playlist.



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Fig 4.8.2 b

3. In the Playlist page, click ‘Add’ Button at the Action Panel then select Media File, Internet Address, or Template accordingly.

Fig 4.8.2 c

4. If ‘Media File’ is selected, click ‘Browse’ button to select file to upload. Then click ‘Upload’ button to upload the file(s). You can edit the media duration or arrange the media sequence at the Playlist page after uploading all files needed.

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5. If ‘Internet Address’ is selected, fill in the web address in the text field and duration for the duration the address is shown. Then click ‘Ok’ Button.

Fig 4.8.2 e

6. If ‘Template’ is selected, select a template from the drop down list, fill in the duration needed for the template to play in the Playlist. Then click ‘Ok’ button.

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4.8.3 Editing Media Duration for Media(s)

User with the role of viewing and editing for Playlist management can edit media duration for a media. To edit media duration for media(s) in a Playlist:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Playlist to edit Media duration or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to edit Media duration of Playlist at the Root Group Node.

2. Click on ‘Playlist’ Tab at the Content Panel to view list of Playlist for the Group. Then click on the particular Layout to view Media(s) contained in the Playlist.

Fig 4.8.3 a

Alternatively, you might like to edit Media(s) duration of the Playlist shared by parent Group. To view list of Playlist shared by parent group, click on the Playlist ‘Type’ drop down list, and select ‘Playlist shared by parent’s Group’ from the list. Then click on the particular shared Playlist to view Media(s) contained in the Playlist.

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3. In the Playlist Page, select (Check) the Media(s) to change the duration.

Fig 4.8.3 c

4. In the Action Panel, click the ‘Edit Media Duration’ Button

Fig 4.8.3 d

5. Then in the ‘Edit Media’ Dialog, set the duration accordingly and click ‘Ok’

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4.8.4 Editing Media Sequence in Playlist

User with the role of viewing and editing for Playlist management can edit media sequence in Playlist. To edit media sequence in a Playlist:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Playlist to edit Media sequence or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to edit Media sequence of Playlist at the Root Group Node.


Fig 4.8.4 a

Alternatively, you might like to edit Media(s) sequence of the Playlist shared by parent Group. To view list of Playlist shared by parent group, click on the Playlist ‘Type’ drop down list, and select ‘Playlist shared by parent’s Group’ from the list. Then click on the particular shared Playlist to view Media(s) contained in the Playlist.

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3. In the list of Media(s) of the Playlist, select (click) the required Media.

Fig 4.8.4 c

4. Change the sequence number to the desired absolute position in the Playlist in the popup ‘Edit Media’ dialog. Other Media(s) in the Playlist will shift the sequence according to the change.

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4.8.5 Specifying Expiry Duration for a Media




Fig 4.8.5 a


Fig 4.8.5 b



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Fig 4.8.5 c

4. In the popup ‘Edit Media’ dialog, change the Tab to ‘Advanced’ Tab to specify expiry settings for the Media

Fig 4.8.5 d

5. Change the Timing Settings to ‘Specific Period’ to set the expiry settings for the Media. Then set the start and end date/time for the Media. Additionally, you can set the day at which the media should/shouldn’t play. Then click ‘Save’ Button.

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Timing: Specify whether expiry is required for the media.

Start Date: Earliest Date and Time the media plays

Due Date: Latest Date and Time the media plays.

Recurrence: Day of the week at which media should play.

6. After successfully changing the expiry durations for the Media, click ‘Save’ button in the Playlist page.

Fig 4.8.5 f

4.8.6 Specifying Media Dependency for a Media




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Fig 4.8.6 b


Fig 4.8.6 c

4. In the popup ‘Edit Media’ dialog, change the Tab to ‘Dependency’ Tab to specify additional media dependency for the Media. Then click ‘Upload File(s)’ button.

Fig 4.8.6 d

5. Click ‘Browse’ Button to select required file to upload as dependency from local system. After selecting all required file, click ‘Upload’ button to upload all selected file(s).



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Fig 4.8.6 e

6. After successfully upload Media Dependency, click ‘Save’ button in the Playlist page.

Fig 4.8.6 f

4.8.7 Specifying Media Transition for a Media






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Fig 4.8.7 a


Fig 4.8.7 b


Fig 4.8.7 c

4. In the popup ‘Edit Media’ dialog, change the Tab to ‘Transition’ Tab to specify media transition for the Media.



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Fig 4.8.7 d

5. After selecting the required transition from the dropdown menu, then click ‘Save’ button.

Fig 4.8.7 e

6. After successfully upload Media Dependency, click ‘Save’ button in the Playlist page.

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4.8.8 Editing Image Transition in Playlist

User with the role of viewing and editing for Playlist management can edit image transition for a media. To edit image transition for media(s) in a Playlist:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Playlist to edit Image transition or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to edit Image transition of Playlist at the Root Group Node.


Fig 4.8.8 a

Alternatively, you might like to edit Image(s) transition of the Playlist shared by parent Group. To view list of Playlist shared by parent group, click on the Playlist ‘Type’ drop down list, and select ‘Playlist shared by parent’s Group’ from the list. Then click on the particular shared Playlist to view Media(s) contained in the Playlist.

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3. In the Playlist Page, select (Check) the Media(s) for image transition.

Fig 4.8.8 c

4. In the Action Panel, click the ‘Edit Image Transition’ Button

Fig 4.8.8 d

5. Then in the ‘Edit Media’ Dialog, set the transition accordingly and click ‘Ok’

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4.8.9 Delete Media(s) from Playlist

User with the role of viewing and deleting for Playlist management can delete media from Playlist. To delete media from a Playlist:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Playlist to delete Media or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to delete Media of Playlist at the Root Group Node.


Fig 4.8.9 a

Alternatively, you might like to delete Media(s) at the Playlist shared by parent Group. To view list of Playlist shared by parent group, click on the Playlist ‘Type’ drop down list, and select ‘Playlist shared by parent’s Group’ from the list. Then click on the particular shared Playlist to view Media(s) contained in the Playlist.

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Fig 4.8.9 c

4. In the Playlist Page, select (Check on the checkbox) the Media(s) to be deleted from the Playlist.

Fig 4.8.9 d

5. Click the ‘Delete Media File’ in the Action Panel to remove the file.

Fig 4.8.9 e



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4.8.10 Deleting Playlist

User with the role of viewing and deleting for Playlist management can delete an existing Playlist. To delete an existing Playlist:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Playlist or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to delete Playlist at the Root Group Node

2. Click on ‘Playlist’ Tab at the Content Panel to view list of Playlist for the group. Then click ‘Delete’ link on the Action column to delete a particular Playlist from the Group.

Fig 4.8.10 a

Alternatively, you might like to delete Playlist shared by parent Group. To view list of Playlist shared by parent group, click on the Playlist Type drop down list, and select ‘Playlist shared by parent’s Group’ from the list. Similarly, click ‘Delete’ link on the Action column to delete a particular Playlist from the Group.



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4.9 Marquee Management

Marquee is refers to scrolling text / text ticker that allows you to display customize text or text from RSS feeds. One of many benefits in using Marquee is that it could save a lot of space in your display area when you only have a limited space to contain your text message. Consider the following scenario, you have a Message that consist of multiple lines and you only have a space to contain a single line in your display area, using Marquee you will still be able to display the whole message by showing each line of the message one at a time. Please see relevant topics below:

Adding New Marquee

Edit Marquee Properties

Deleting Marquee

4.9.1 Adding New Marquee

User with the role of viewing and adding for marquee management can add a new marquee. To add a new marquee:

1. Click on the Group Node you would like to add the Marquee to at the Navigational Panel or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to add Marquee to the Root Group Node.

2. Click ‘New Marquee’ Button at the Content Panel

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3. Fill in all related information to create a new Marquee as steps below:

Fill-in Description, Text & Accessibility fields

Fig 4.9.1 b

Select the Marquee's Foreground & Background colors by clicking the Foreground & Background Color Icon box.

Background Color Icon box.

Fig 4.9.1 c

A Color Picker dialog box will pop-up for you to choose the color.

Fig 4.9.1 d

You can choose the color using 3 different methods:

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Fig 4.9.1 e

Next click the color's Gradient box to set the intensity of your selected color.

Fig 4.9.1 f

Selecting Color with RGB Value if you are familiar with the RGB color code, you can manually input the RGB code in the RGB field to select the color.

Fig 4.9.1 g

Selecting Color with HSL value if you are familiar with the Hue, Saturation, and Luminance color code, you can manually input the code into the HSV field to select the color

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4. Fill-in the Marquee Height & Width field

Fig 4.9.1 i

5. Set the Marquee's font properties through the Font Family drop-down box, Font Size, fields & Font Style checkbox.

Fig 4.9.1 j

6. Set the Marquee’s scrolling speed.

Fig 4.9.1 k

7. Select the Scroll Type value

Fig 4.9.1 l

There are 3 scrolling types:

Scroll Single Line: The Marquee will combine multiple text lines into one during the scrolling.

Scroll Line by Line: The Marquee will each text line one at a time during the scrolling.

Scroll Multiline: The Marquee will display all text lines at the same time. It is suitable to be used for the text lines that are scrolled vertically.



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8. Select the Scroll Direction value.

Fig 4.9.1 m

There are 5 scrolling directions:

No Scroll: The Marquee text will be static and not moving. This value only suitable if the text is short and only has a single line.

Right to Left: The Marquee will scroll the text horizontally from the right edge to the left edge of the marquee.

Left to Right: The Marquee will scroll the text horizontally from the left edge to the right edge of the marquee.

Top to Bottom: The Marquee will scroll the text vertically from the top edge to the bottom edge of the marquee.

Bottom to Top: The Marquee will scroll the text vertically from the Bottom edge to the Top edge of the marquee.

9. Select the Scroll Step Size value range from 1-10 and the recommended value is 1.

Fig 4.9.1 n

The scroll pause value is measured in second and if you prefer not to have a pause period during the scrolling set the value to 0.

10. Fill-in the Scroll Pause fields

Fig 4.9.1 o

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11. Select the Accessibility value

Fig 4.9.1 p

There are 2 Accessibility types:

Local Marquee: The Marquee will only be accessible to its own group.

Share Marquee: The Marquee will be accessible to its own group as well as its child group.

12. Once you have finished, click the Save button

Fig 4.9.1 q

Notes: Any field mark with * sign is a compulsory field and must be fill-in in order for the data to be saved successfully.



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4.9.2 Edit Marquee Properties

User with the role of viewing and editing for marquee management can edit an existing role. To edit an existing marquee property:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Marquee to be edited or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to edit Marquee at the Root Group Node.

2. Click on ‘Marquee’ Tab at the Content Panel to view list of Marquees for the Group. Then click on the particular Marquee to view properties of the Marquee.

Fig 4.9.2 a

Alternatively, you might like to edit Marquee of the Marquee shared by parent Group. To view list of Marquee shared by parent group, click on the Marquee ‘Type’ drop down list, and select ‘Marquee Shared by parent’s Group’ from the list. Then click on the particular shared Marquee to edit marquee details.

Fig 4.9.2 b

3. Once you have finished Marquee editing, click the Save button.



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Fig 4.9.2 c

4.9.3 Deleting Marquee

User with the role of viewing and deleting for marquee management can delete an existing marquee. To delete an existing marquee:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Marquee be deleted or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to delete Marquee at the Root Group Node.

2. Click on ‘Marquee’ Tab at the Content Panel to view list of Marquee for the group.

Fig 4.9.3 a

3. Then click ‘Delete’ link on the Action column to delete a particular Marquee from the

Group.

Notes: Please perform the delete operation wisely as there is no rollback operation that can restore the deleted Marquee.



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4.10 Task Management

signServer communicates with signPlayers via tasks, every single instruction or operation that needs to be performed by signServer or signPlayer should be defined in the tasks. Task is divided into two different types:

Application task: Tasks that related to signPlayer application.

System task: Tasks that related to system operation. The following list outlines the predefined actions that can be performed and the corresponding task type:

Task Name Task Type Description

Download Content from Server

Application instruct player to download new content from server

Download Hardware/Campaign Profile

Application instruct player to download Hardware and campaign data from server

Download Questionnaire from server

Application instruct player to download questionnaire info from server

Upload Hardware Log to Server

Application instruct player to upload hardware log data to server

Upload Campaign Log to Server

Application

instruct player to upload campaign log data to server

Restart signPlayer System instruct player to restart

Restart Computer System instruct player pc to be restarted

Shut Down Computer System instruct player to be shutdown

Shut Down signPlayer System instruct player to be restarted

Synchronize Player with Server

System fully synchronize player and server

Upload Devices Configuration to Server

System instruct player to upload device configuration data to server


Create new task

Edit a task properties

View task execution status for players

Remove a task



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4.10.1 Create new task

User with the role of viewing and adding for task management can add a new task. To add a new task:

1. Click on the Group Node you would like to assign a Task to at the Navigational Panel or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to add Task to the Root Group Node.

2. Click ‘New Task’ Button at the Content Panel

Fig 4.10.1 a

3. Select a task action by clicking Task drop down list

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4. Type in Comment for this task action

Fig 4.10.1 c

5. Select the Start Date & Start Time values by clicking the Calendar Icon & selecting the date from the pop-up Calendar.

Fig 4.10.1 d

6. Select the Due Date & Due Date values by clicking the Calendar Icon & selecting the date from the pop-up Calendar

Fig 4.10.1 e

7. There are 2 types of Occurs as below:

Fig 4.10.1 f

Run Once: The task only run one time

Run recurrently: The task will be run recurrently if tick ‘Run task every interval’ checkbox and insert with how many minutes and select the

Day when the task will be repeated by ticking the Day List Checkbox.

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8. Click the Save button when you have finished.

Fig 4.10.1 h

4.10.2 Edit a task properties

User with the role of viewing and editing for task management can edit a task property. To edit an existing task property:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the

Marquee to be edit or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to edit Task at the Root Group Node.

2. Click on ‘Task’ Tab at the Content Panel to view list of Tasks for the Group. Then click on the particular Task to view properties of the Task.

Fig 4.10.2 a

3. Once you have finished Task editing, click the Save button.

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4.10.3 View task execution status for players

User with the role of viewing for task management can view task execution status for players. To view task execution status for players:

1. Click on the Group Node at the Navigational Panel to select the group that contains the Marquee to be edit or click ‘Home’ at the Menu Bar to edit Task at the Root Group Node.

2. Click on ‘Task’ Tab at the Content Panel to view list of Tasks for the Group. Then click on the particular Task to view properties of the Task.

Fig. 4.10.3 a

3. Each particular Task status will be shown out at Player list under Task properties screen.

Fig 4.10.3 b

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Fig 4.10.3 c

5. Once you have finished Task editing, click the Save button.

Fig 4.10.3 d

4.10.4 Remove a task

User with the role of viewing and deleting for task management can remove an existing task. To remove an existing task:

1. Click on Group Node at Navigational Panel to select the group that contains Task be

deleted or click ‘Home’ at Menu Bar to delete Task at the Root Group Node.

2. Click on ‘Task’ Tab at Content Panel to view list of Task for the group. Then click ‘Delete’

link on the Action column to delete a particular Task from the Group.

Fig 4.10.4 a

Notes: Please perform the delete operation wisely as there is no rollback operation to restore the deleted Task.



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4.11 Monitoring Management

Displays Online/Offline status can be viewed in this monitoring module. The screenshot shows the online/offline status of displays contained in the players.

Fig 4.11 a

You can change the following settings to have a better view of the monitoring system.

Change Player Mode

Change to whether displays players in child group



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4.11.1 Change Player Mode

User with the role of viewing for monitoring management can change the monitoring status to other’s player mode. You can either change the player mode to “live” or “backup” which correspond to Display monitoring status for Live PC and Backup PC. To change the player mode to Live or Backup:

Fig 4.11.1 a

4.11.2 Change to whether displays players in child group

User with the role of viewing for monitoring management can change the monitoring status to whether displaying players in child group: To change to whether displaying players in child group:

Fig 4.11.2 a



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4.12 Report Management

You can generate reports for the following modules:

Campaign

Hardware

User Log

Display Log

4.12.1 Generate Display Log Report

This report shows player activates like online/offline status. User with the role of viewing for report management can generate User Log report. To generate user log report: 1. Select the Display Log from the Report Type drop-down box.

Fig 4.12.1 a

2. Select the Player from the drop-down box.

Fig 4.12.1 b

3. Select the Display from the drop-down box.

Fig 4.12.1 c



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4. Choose the period of the report by Filling-up the Start Date & End Date.

Fig 4.12.1 d

5. Click the Generate button.

Fig 4.12.1 e

6. The report will be displayed like the following:

Fig 4.12.1 f

You can either export it to Excel's comma separated value document by clicking the Export to CSV button.

Fig 4.12.1 g

Or you can print it using the Print button.

Fig 4.12.1 h

Note: Any field mark with * is a compulsory field and must be filled-up in order for the data to be saved successfully.



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4.12.2 Generate User Log Report This report shows user profile changes, user log in / log out status. User with the role of viewing for report management can generate Display Log report. To generate display log report: 1. Select the User Log from the Report Type drop-down box.

Fig 4.12.2 a

2. Choose the period of the report by Filling-up the Start Date & End Date.

Fig 4.12.2 b

3. Click the Generate button

Fig 4.12.2 c

4. The report will be displayed like the following:

Fig 4.12.2 d



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You can either export it to Excel's comma separated value document by clicking the Export to CSV button

Fig 4.12.2 e

Or you can print it using the Print button

Fig 4.12.2 f




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4.13 House Keeping Management

The house keeping is used by system build-in admin user only to perform cleaning up and backing up of data. Housekeeping is not an automated task, the administrator need to manually housekeeping data in signServer for the following module:

Campaign Log

Hardware Log

User Log

Unused Media

Whenever Build-in administrator would like to do housekeeping, he can do the following:

Housekeep data for a period of time

Export data for a period of time to comma separated format file(CSV)

4.13.1 Housekeeping Campaign Log

This log table will display the archive Campaign log table. Only Built-in system admin can access Campaign log table for housekeeping and generate Campaign log. To generate Campaign log table: 1. Click the Tools tab from the Menu Bar and click on House Keeping tab.

Fig 4.13.1 a



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2. Select the Campaign Log Table from the Archive Table drop-down box.

Fig 4.13.1 b

3. Choose the period of the campaign log by filling-up the Start Date & End Date fields.

Fig 4.13.1 c


Fig 4.13.1 d

5. The Campaign Log will be displayed like the following:

Fig 4.13.1 e




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4.13.2 Housekeeping Hardware Log

This log table will display the archive Hardware log table. Only Built-in system admin can access Hardware log table for housekeeping and generate Hardware log. To generate Hardware log table: 1. Select the Hardware Log Table from the Archive Table drop-down box.

Fig 4.13.2 a

2. Choose the period of the hardware log by filling-up the Start Date & End Date fields.

Fig 4.13.2 b


Fig 4.13.2 c

4. The Hardware Log will be displayed like the following:

Fig 4.13.2 d




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4.13.3 Housekeeping User Log

This log table will display the archive User log table. Only Built-in system admin can access User log table for housekeeping and generate User log. To generate User log table: 1. Select the User Log Table from the Archive Table drop-down box.

Fig 4.13.3 a

2. Choose the period of the user log by filling-up the Start Date & End Date fields.

Fig 4.13.3 b


Fig 4.13.3 c

4. The User Log will be displayed like the following:

Fig 4.13.3 d




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4.13.4 Housekeeping Unused media

This unused media will display the archive of the inactive media content. Only Built-in system admin can access unused media for housekeeping and generate unused media log. To generate Unused media log: 1. Select the Unused Media from the Archive Table drop-down box.

Fig 4.13.4 a


Fig 4.13.4 b

3. The Unused Media will be displayed like the following:

Fig 4.13.4 c




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4.13.5 Export data for a period of time to comma separated format file (CSV).

Only Built-in system admin can export housekeep data to CSV. To export data to CSV file format: 1. Export the log to MS Excel's comma separated value document by clicking the Export to

CSV button.

Fig 4.13.5 a

2. Click Save button.

Fig 4.13.5 b



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4.13.6 Housekeep (Delete) data for a period of time

Only Built-in system admin can housekeep data for a period of time. To housekeep the Log entry: 1. Tick the Entry checkbox and click the delete button.

Fig 4.13.6 a

2. Click yes if you would like to proceed with the deletion operation.

Fig 4.13.6 b



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