Navigation and Interface

Learn how to navigate the Castit CMS and understand the main interface elements.

CMS Overview

The Castit interface consists of:

• Left sidebar - Main navigation menu
• Top bar - Help and user actions
• Main content area - Your workspace
• Action buttons - Context-specific tools in the top right

Top Navigation Bar

Help and Support

Located in the top-right corner:

• "Do you need help or more players?" message with Contact us! button
  • Quick access to support
  • Request additional players
  • Get assistance with features

User Menu

The top-right corner also contains:

• User profile icon
• Settings access
• Account management

Main Sidebar Navigation

The left sidebar provides access to all major sections of Castit:

Core Features

Screens

• Manage all your digital signage screens
• View screen status and content
• Configure screen settings
• Monitor player connections

Playlists

• Create and manage content playlists
• Organize content sequences
• Assign playlists to screens

Library

• Access your media content library
• Upload images, videos, and other media
• Organize content with folders and tags
• Browse and search your content

Slide Creator

• Built-in tool to create custom slides
• Design graphics and text content
• Create content without external tools

Apps

• Connect third-party applications
• Available apps include:
  • Facebook posts
  • LinkedIn feeds
  • PowerBI dashboards
  • PrintScreen (website screenshots)
  • And more...

Players

• Manage player devices
• Pair new players with screens
• Monitor player status and health
• Download player software

System and Support

Settings

• Profile settings
• System configuration
• Slide transitions settings
• User management

Feedback

• Share your thoughts and experiences with Castit
• Rate features and overall satisfaction
• Report issues or bugs you encounter
• Suggest new features or improvements
• Ask questions about functionality
• Let us know what you love about the platform

This feedback helps us continuously improve Castit to better serve your needs.

Downloads

• Download player software for various platforms:
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Android
  • Web/PWA (Progressive Web App)
  • Raspberry Pi (via Web/PWA)
  • LG webOS
  • Samsung Tizen (coming soon)

FAQ

• Frequently asked questions
• Quick help guides
• Common troubleshooting tips

Working with Screens

Screen List View

When you select Screens from the sidebar, you'll see:

Screens Overview Here you'll find a complete overview of all your screens, including their names, tags, availability, and player status.

Filtering and Sorting Options:

• ALL TAGS - Filter screens by tags
• Status dropdown - Filter by screen status (All, Has Players, No Players, Available, etc.)
• Sort by dropdown - Sort screens by Name, Created, Number of Players etc.
• Sort direction - Button ascending/descending order
• Search bar - Quick search for screens
• View toggle - Switch between grid and list views

Action Buttons:

• Create screen button (top-right) - Add a new screen

Screen Detail View

When you open a screen, you'll see tabs for different functions:

1. Screen contents - Manage what displays on the screen
2. Players - Pair and manage player devices
3. Settings & Info - Configure screen settings
4. Availability - Set when the screen is active
5. Schedule - Create time-based content schedules

Each tab provides specific tools and options for that function.

Working with Playlists

Playlists are loops of content you can reuse across multiple screens.

Playlist List View

• Shows all playlists with name, duration, availability, sort options (by name, creation date, and duration) and view actions.
• Create playlist (top-right) to start a new sequence.

Creating a Playlist

• Add items from Library, Slide Creator, or Apps.
• Drag to reorder; items play top-to-bottom and then loop.
• Durations:
  • Images/Slides/Apps: set seconds manually
  • Videos: play full length automatically

Playlist Actions

• Three-dot menu: Edit, Preview, Duplicate, Delete (removes the playlist only).
• Content tab shows total duration and per-item durations; rename via the title pencil.

Availability and Usage

• Availability: Always, Date range, or Custom schedule.
• Add to a screen: open a screen → Screen contents → Playlists → +.

Working with Library

The Library stores all media, slides, and stock assets before you add them to playlists or screens.

Uploading Content

• Upload file (top-right) or drag and drop; multi-file uploads supported.
• Formats: Images (jpg, png, gif, webp) and Videos (mp4, mpeg, mov, avi, webp).

Organizing and Finding Content

• Create folder (supports subfolders), then drag to organize.
• Search by name; filter by all/files/folders; sort by newest/oldest or name A–Z/Z–A.

Item Actions

• Hover three-dot menu: Edit, Preview, Move, Download, Add to playlist, Add to screen, Delete (removes from playlists/screens only).
• Add items via the Library menu or from within screens/playlists using + or drag and drop.

Using Slide Creator

Slide Creator is the built-in design tool for making branded slides without external software.

Starting a Design

• Open Slide Creator; tabs: Your designs, Your templates, Castit templates.
• New design (top-right) opens a blank canvas; save anytime.

Canvas and Tools

• Add text, shapes, drawings, images, videos, stock, QR codes, playlists, and apps.
• Style with colors, gradients, opacity, borders, spacing, animations; control layers and positioning.

Slide Actions and Availability

• Three-dot menu: Edit, Preview, Move, Delete, Add to screen, Add to playlist.
• Organize with folders.
• Availability per slide: Always, Date range, or Custom schedule.

Working with Apps

Apps are pre-built integrations that show live, automatically updating content.

Finding and Installing Apps

• Browse Apps and Install app; some require sign-in (Facebook, LinkedIn, Dropbox, etc.).
• Categories and filters help narrow options; switch between list or card view; sort by name or install status.

Configuring and Using Apps

• Configure per-app settings (posts/items, categories, locations, files, dashboard pages).
• Set duration (seconds) so apps rotate with other content.
• Add from Apps or inside screens/playlists (Content tab → Apps → + Add); they inherit schedule/availability where used.

Managing Players

Players are the software running on your physical hardware; they receive screen content and play it on the display.

Pairing Players

• Start pairing from:
  • Screens list → Pair player (top-right), or
  • Inside a screen → Players tab → Pair new player.
• Install the Castit Player on your device, open it to see the 5-digit code or QR code, then enter/scan it to pair.

Player List and Status

• In the Players section or a screen's Players tab, see status (online/offline), player name, platform, and pairing code.

Player Detail Tabs

• Settings & Info: paired screen, live preview, notes, settings toggle (inherit screen settings), location, activation info; save changes.
• Availability: follows screen availability by default; turn off inheritance to set custom hours.
• Report a problem: contact support about the specific device.

Previewing and Multiple Players

• Use Preview to see what a player is showing.
• Multiple players can be paired to the same screen; all share content, schedule, and availability.

Downloads

The Downloads page provides Castit Player installers for different platforms so every physical display can run a player.

• Downloads: Windows, Linux, Android (Google Play), Web Player (browser/PWA).
• After install, open the player to get the pairing code, then pair via Pair player in Castit.
• You can download players anytime, even before creating screens.

Settings

Use Settings to manage your account, system preferences, playback behavior, and users.

• Profile: personal, company, and account details.
• System preferences: interface language, notifications, default playlist item duration, communication video conversion.
• Slide transitions: choose transition animations and applicable content types; preview before saving.
• Manage users: view all users, roles, and access; add, edit, or remove users.

Feedback

Your feedback helps improve Castit. Access Feedback from the sidebar anytime.

Leaving Feedback

1. Click Feedback to open the panel.
2. Rate your experience and add notes: suggestions, problems, feature requests, or praise.

What Happens Next

• Messages go directly to the Castit team for review.
• Use Feedback for quick questions, reporting issues, or sharing ideas that could improve the platform.

FAQ

The FAQ offers fast answers to common questions about screens, players, playlists, library uploads, apps, scheduling, and troubleshooting.

• Browse and expand questions for quick guidance.
• Use Feedback/Support for specific issues or requests.

Common Interface Elements

Buttons and Actions

• Primary buttons (dark) - Main actions like "Create screen" or "Pair player"
• Secondary buttons (light gray) - "Preview" or "Cancel"
• Icon buttons - Quick actions with icons
• Delete button (red) - Remove items

Status Indicators

• Green badge - Active, online, available
• Labels and tags - Categorize and organize items
• "AVAILABLE" status - Screen is ready and functioning

Dialogs and Modals

Pop-up windows appear for:

• Creating new items
• Configuring settings
• Confirming actions
• Entering information

They typically have:

• Title at the top
• Form fields or content in the middle
• Cancel and Action buttons at the bottom

View Toggles

Many sections offer multiple view options:

• Grid view (icon: squares) - Visual thumbnail layout
• List view (icon: lines) - Detailed list with information

Toggle between views using the icons in the top-right of list pages.

Search Functionality

Search bars appear in most sections:

• Type to search by name
• Real-time filtering of results
• Case-insensitive search

Navigation Tips

1. Use the sidebar for major section changes
2. Use breadcrumbs to track your location (shown at top of main area)
3. Action buttons are always in the top-right
4. Tab navigation within detailed views keeps you organized
5. Search and filter to quickly find what you need

Keyboard Shortcuts

(If applicable - document any keyboard shortcuts available in Castit)

Mobile Responsiveness

The Castit interface is designed to work on various screen sizes, though some features work best on larger displays.

Next Steps

Now that you understand the interface:

• Creating Your First Screen
• Uploading Content to Library
• Creating Playlists