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.

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Creating a New Mask

To create a mask:

  1. Navigate to the ‘Masks’ section
    Select Masks from the navigation menu.

  2. Click ‘Create Mask’ or Add New
    This will open the mask editor interface.

  3. 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.

  4. 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)

  5. Save your mask
    Once the layout is set, save the mask so it can be reused when creating messages.

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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.