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Adding Content to Screens

Learn how to add and manage content on your digital signage screens.

Screen Contents Tab​

The Screen contents tab is where you build what appears on your screen. This is the main workspace for assembling your digital signage content.

The screen detail view also has a header with Delete, Preview, and Pair player buttons, and the content area has a Live / Draft toggle at the top (with an info icon). The toggle switches between the Live version currently playing on the screen and the Draft version you are editing — your changes apply once you save them.

Content Area Overview​

The screen contents interface has two main sections:

Left: Content Canvas​

  • Drag and drop area for content items
  • Shows all content currently assigned to the screen
  • Displays Total duration at the top
  • Content items show as cards with:
    • Thumbnail preview
    • Content name
    • Content type badge (e.g. IMAGE, PLAYLIST, CLOCK, SLIDE)
    • Duration in seconds
    • Hover toolbar for editing, previewing, and removing the item

Right: Content Sidebar​

Four tabs to access different content types:

  • Playlist - Add existing playlists
  • Library - Add media from your library
  • Apps - Add connected applications
  • Slides - Add custom slides

A Search box lets you filter the items in the current tab.

Adding Content​

Method 1: Drag and Drop​

  1. Browse content in the right sidebar
  2. Click and drag an item
  3. Drop it into the content canvas on the left
  4. Content appears in the sequence

Method 2: Click to Add​

  1. Find content in the right sidebar
  2. Click the + (plus) button next to the item
  3. Content is automatically added to the canvas

Adding from Playlists​

  1. Click the Playlist tab in the right sidebar
  2. Browse available playlists (each shows a thumbnail, name, and the Playlist type)
  3. Click + or drag a playlist to the canvas
  4. To build or edit playlists, use the "You can go to the Playlist to add more items" link at the bottom of the tab

Adding from Library​

  1. Click the Library tab in the right sidebar
  2. Browse your media library (images, videos, and other media files), each showing a thumbnail, file name, and type
  3. Use Search to find specific content
  4. Click + or drag items to add them
  5. To bring in new media, use the Upload button (cloud icon next to the search box) or go to the Library section

The Library tab shows a reminder at the bottom: "Add items by using the Upload button on the top right, or by going to the Library."

Adding Apps​

  1. Click the Apps tab in the right sidebar
  2. Browse available app integrations. Each row shows the app's icon, name, and type. Available apps include:
    • Facebook
    • ClockControlObject (Clock)
    • Flickr
    • Weather forecast app
    • Quote of the Day
    • Image of the week
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube video
    • Power BI
    • PowerPoint Viewer
    • Canva
    • Buienradar
    • And more
  3. Click + or drag an app to the canvas
  4. The app will display dynamic content on the screen

Adding Slides​

The Slides tab lists the slides you've created in Slide Creator.

To add a slide:

  1. Click the Slides tab in the right sidebar
  2. Browse your slides
  3. Click + or drag a slide to the canvas

If the list is empty, it shows "No items found." Use the "Go to Slide Creator to create a slide" link to create new slides.

Arranging Content​

Reordering Items​

To change the playback order:

  1. Click and hold a content item
  2. Drag it to the desired position
  3. Drop it in place
  4. Other items automatically adjust

Content plays in order from left to right, top to bottom (in grid view).

Adjusting Duration​

For each content item, you can set how long it displays:

  1. Locate the Duration field on the content card
  2. Enter the number of seconds
  3. Duration updates automatically

Duration Guidelines:

  • Images/Slides: 10-15 seconds typically
  • Videos: Full video length (auto-detected)
  • Playlists: Sum of all items in playlist
  • Apps: Set refresh/display duration as needed

Viewing Total Duration​

The Total duration appears at the top of the content canvas showing:

  • Format: HH:MM:SS
  • Example: 00:02:44 (2 minutes, 44 seconds)
  • Represents complete playback cycle time

Content Types Explained​

Playlists​

  • Pre-configured sequences of content
  • Managed in the Playlists section
  • Contain multiple items that play in order
  • Show combined duration
  • Badge: PLAYLIST

Library Media​

Images​

  • JPEG, PNG, GIF files
  • Custom display duration
  • Badge: IMAGE

Videos​

  • MP4, AVI, MOV files
  • Duration is video length
  • Badge: VIDEO (if shown)

Apps​

Dynamic content from third-party integrations:

ClockControlObject​

  • Real-time clock display
  • Customizable appearance
  • Badge: CLOCK

Social Media Apps​

  • Facebook photos and posts
  • LinkedIn updates
  • Live social content

Business Intelligence​

  • Power BI dashboards
  • Real-time data displays

Web Content​

  • Website To Slide - Render a web page on screen
  • Website Embed Into Playlist

Slides​

  • Custom-created graphics
  • Made in Slide Creator tool
  • Text, images, and designs
  • Badge: SLIDE

Content Management​

Item Hover Toolbar​

When you hover over a content item, a toolbar appears on the card with quick actions:

  • Edit (pencil) — edit the item
  • Delete (trash) — remove the item from the screen
  • â‹® (three-dot menu) — opens a menu with Edit, Preview, Add, and Delete

Removing Content​

To remove an item from the screen:

  1. Hover over the content item
  2. Click the Delete (trash) icon, or open the â‹® menu and choose Delete
  3. The item is removed from the screen (it is not deleted from your Library)
  4. Click Save changes to apply

Clearing All Content​

To start fresh:

  1. Remove items individually, then
  2. The empty state shows: "Drag or add content from the right sidebar"

Saving Changes​

After adding, removing, reordering, or changing the duration of content, click the Save changes button at the bottom-right of the content area. The button is disabled until you make a change.

Empty Content State​

When a screen has no content, you'll see:

Drag or add content from
the right sidebar.

You can arrange the items
by dragging and dropping.

This indicates:

  • Screen is ready for content
  • Use right sidebar to add items
  • Drag and drop to organize

View Modes​

Toggle between view modes using icons in the top-right:

Grid View​

  • Thumbnail cards
  • Visual layout
  • Easy to scan
  • Best for visual content

List View​

  • Detailed information
  • Compact display
  • Shows metadata
  • Best for many items

Preview Content​

Before deploying to physical displays:

  1. Click the Preview button (eye icon, top-right)
  2. See how content will appear
  3. Check timing and transitions
  4. Verify content displays correctly

Best Practices​

Content Organization​

  1. Start with Key Content: Add most important items first
  2. Logical Flow: Arrange content in a sensible order
  3. Varied Duration: Mix quick and longer content
  4. Content Balance: Don't overload one screen
  5. Test Thoroughly: Preview before deploying

Duration Settings​

  • Static images: 10-15 seconds each
  • Text slides: 15-20 seconds (reading time)
  • Videos: Full length (don't cut short)
  • Apps/Widgets: 10-30 seconds depending on content
  • Total loop: 2-5 minutes is typical for most screens

Content Mix​

Create engaging displays by mixing:

  • Images and videos
  • Static and dynamic content
  • Internal and external content (apps)
  • Text and visuals

Performance Considerations​

  • File sizes: Optimize images and videos
  • Number of items: Don't add too many (affects performance)
  • App refresh rates: Set reasonable intervals
  • Total duration: Keep loops manageable

Troubleshooting​

Content Not Appearing​

  • Verify content was added successfully
  • Check if content duration is set
  • Ensure screen is paired with a player
  • Preview to verify content displays

Can't Drag Content​

  • Check browser compatibility
  • Ensure you're logged in
  • Try refreshing the page
  • Try click to add instead

Duration Not Saving​

  • Enter valid number (seconds)
  • Check for error messages
  • Click Save changes to apply your edits
  • Contact support if issue persists

Next Steps​

After adding content to your screen: