Viewer variables
Viewer Variables, also known as Dynamic Filtering, allow you to customize content dynamically across multiple Viewers without creating multiple versions of the same presentation. This feature is ideal for data-driven digital signage networks where minor variations in displayed content are required.
For a detailed introduction to Viewer Variables, click here.
Creating Viewer Variables
- Click New to manually define a new Viewer Variable.
- Assign a default value that will apply to all Viewers unless otherwise specified.
Editing Viewer Variables
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Edit Variable Name & Default Value
- Hover over the column header and click the pencil icon ✏️.
- Modify the Viewer Variable name or default value.
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Edit Variable Value for a Specific Viewer
- Hover over a specific cell where the value needs adjustment.
- Click the pencil icon ✏️ and update the value.
Bulk Editing via Excel
For large-scale updates, you can use Microsoft Excel to manage Viewer Variables efficiently.
Steps to Export & Import Viewer Variables
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Export
- Click Export to download the current Viewer Variables in an Excel sheet.
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Modify in Excel
- Row 1: Viewer names (top headers).
- Row 2: Default values (applied if no specific value is set).
- Rows 4 and above: Individual Viewer-specific values.
- Leaving a cell empty means that Viewer will use the default value.
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Import
- Once changes are made, use the Import function to upload the updated Excel file.
Why Use Viewer Variables?
✔ Save time by using a single presentation across multiple Viewers.
✔ Easily customize content per Viewer without modifying individual presentations.
✔ Manage large networks efficiently with bulk editing via Excel.
For step-by-step instructions and more details, click here.