Layouts
A Layout defines what appears on a display. It is the visual template that combines media, text, data feeds, and other widgets into a complete screen design. Layouts can be full-screen or divided into zones, and can loop through content at defined intervals.
Navigate to: Sidebar → Layouts
What Is a Layout?
Section titled “What Is a Layout?”Think of a layout as a slide or page. It has:
- A defined resolution (e.g. 1920×1080 for a standard HD screen) — manage available resolutions in Resolutions.
- One or more regions: zones on screen — full-screen, split, ticker, etc.
- Content assigned to each region: media files, text, live data, clocks, web pages, and so on.
- A duration that controls how long it plays before the next layout starts.
Browsing Layouts
Section titled “Browsing Layouts”The Layouts page shows all layouts available to you in a searchable table. Each row shows:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Layout name |
| Status | Build status: Valid, Invalid, Building, or Draft |
| Published | Publishing status: Published, Draft, or Pending (awaiting approval) |
| Duration | Total playback duration |
| Modified | Date last modified |
| Folder | The folder this layout is organised into |
Creating a Layout
Section titled “Creating a Layout”- Navigate to Layouts in the sidebar.
- Click Add Layout.
- Enter a name for the layout.
- Select a resolution (or enter a custom width and height in pixels).
- Click Create. The new layout opens in the Layout Editor.
Creating a Layout from a Template
Section titled “Creating a Layout from a Template”Templates let you start from a pre-designed layout rather than a blank canvas:
- Click the dropdown arrow next to Add Layout and select Template Gallery.
- Browse or search available templates.
- Select a template and click Use Template.
- Give the new layout a name and click Create.
Using the Layout Editor
Section titled “Using the Layout Editor”The Layout Editor is a visual designer that opens in its own workspace. The canvas represents your screen at the configured resolution.
Adding regions
Section titled “Adding regions”A region is a rectangular zone on the canvas. Each region holds its own sequence of content.
- Click Add Region in the editor toolbar.
- Drag the region to position it on the canvas.
- Resize it by dragging the corner handles.
Adding content to a region
Section titled “Adding content to a region”- Click a region to select it.
- Click Add Content in the region panel.
- Choose a content type:
- Set the duration for this content item (how long it displays before moving to the next item in the region).
- Repeat to add multiple items to the same region. They will cycle in order.
Setting the layout duration
Section titled “Setting the layout duration”Set the overall layout duration in the Layout Properties panel. This is the total time the layout displays before the schedule advances to the next item.
Previewing
Section titled “Previewing”Click Preview in the editor toolbar to see how the layout will appear on screen.
Saving and publishing
Section titled “Saving and publishing”- Save saves a draft. Draft layouts are not served to displays.
- Publish makes the layout available for use in playlists and schedules.
Layout Actions (Context Menu)
Section titled “Layout Actions (Context Menu)”Click the three-dot menu on any layout row to access all available actions:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Edit in Designer | Open the Layout Editor |
| Checkout for Editing | Check out the layout to prevent others from editing it simultaneously |
| Publish | Publish the layout to make it available for scheduling |
| Copy | Duplicate the layout as a starting point for a new one |
| Save as Template | Save this layout to the template gallery for reuse |
| Permissions | Manage who can view or edit this layout |
| Retire Layout | Mark the layout as retired (removes from active use without deleting) |
| Delete | Permanently delete the layout |
Retiring a Layout
Section titled “Retiring a Layout”If you no longer want a layout to be available for scheduling but want to keep it for reference, retire it instead of deleting it:
- Click the three-dot menu on the layout → Retire Layout.
Retired layouts remain in the list but are excluded from schedule and playlist pickers. To bring a layout back into active use, click the three-dot menu and select Unretire Layout.
Checking Out a Layout
Section titled “Checking Out a Layout”If multiple editors work on layouts simultaneously, checking out a layout locks it for editing:
- Click the three-dot menu on the layout → Checkout for Editing.
While checked out, other users see a locked indicator and cannot edit the layout. Check it back in when done by publishing or discarding your changes.
Deleting a Layout
Section titled “Deleting a Layout”- Click the three-dot menu on the layout → Delete and confirm.
Permissions
Section titled “Permissions”- Viewers can browse and preview layouts.
- Editors can create, edit, and publish layouts they have access to.
- Admins have full access to all layouts.
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”- Build a Playlist to sequence multiple layouts
- Schedule a layout directly to a display