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Masks
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Masks
are templates used to define the layout and structure of digital signage messages. They determine where content appears on the screen and how it’s formatted—like a design framework that can be reused across different messages.
Creating a New Mask
To create a mask:
Navigate to the ‘Masks’ section
Select
Masks
from the navigation menu.
Click ‘Create Mask’ or Add New
This will open the mask editor interface.
Define mask settings
:
Name
: Assign a name that reflects its purpose (e.g., “Welcome Layout” or “News Bar”).
Resolution/Size
: Choose the appropriate screen resolution (e.g., 1920x1080 for full HD).
Orientation
: Select
Portrait
or
Landscape
depending on your display setup.
Design the mask layout
:
Use the editor tools to add and position content zones such as:
Text blocks
Image zones
Video areas
Scrolling tickers
Dynamic data fields (e.g., date, weather, RSS)
Save your mask
Once the layout is set, save the mask so it can be reused when creating messages.
Managing Existing Masks
Edit
: Open any mask to update its layout or adjust fields.
Duplicate
: Create a copy of an existing mask for quick modifications.
Delete
: Remove unused masks (note that masks in use by messages may be locked from deletion).
Masks allow you to maintain a consistent visual identity while giving users flexibility to update message content within a predefined structure.
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