Quick Reference Guide

Quick Actions

Login

1. Go to login page
2. Enter email and password
3. Click Login

Upload an Image or Video

1. Go to Media section
2. Click Upload or Add Media
3. Select file from computer
4. Enter name
5. Click Save

Create an App

1. Go to Media section
2. Click Create App
3. Select app type (YouTube, Weather, Clock, etc.)
4. Fill in configuration form
5. Click Save

Create a Screen

1. Go to Screens section
2. Click Create Screen
3. Enter:
   • Screen name
   • Username
   • Password
4. Click Save

Create a Publication

1. Go to Publications section
2. Click Create Publication
3. Enter publication name
4. Select a layout template
5. Click each region and assign media
6. Optionally assign screens
7. Click Save

Update a Publication

1. Go to Publications section
2. Find the publication
3. Click Edit icon
4. Make changes
5. Click Save

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Common App Types

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Keyboard Shortcuts

(If available - add platform-specific shortcuts here)

• Ctrl/Cmd + S - Save
• Ctrl/Cmd + N - New item
• Ctrl/Cmd + F - Search
• Esc - Close dialog/Cancel

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Layout Templates

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Status Indicators

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File Format Support

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Troubleshooting at a Glance

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Best Practices Checklist

• Use descriptive names for all items
• Organize media with folders
• Test publications before assigning to screens
• Use appropriate image/video resolutions
• Keep file sizes reasonable
• Regularly update content to keep it fresh
• Monitor screens for proper display
• Back up important media files
• Use high-contrast colors for readability
• Preview publications before going live

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Common Workflows

Workflow 1: New Content from Scratch

1. Upload media files → 2. Create publication → 3. Assign to screens

Workflow 2: Update Existing Display

1. Find publication → 2. Edit → 3. Change media → 4. Save

Workflow 3: Add New Screen Location

1. Create screen → 2. Note credentials → 3. Set up device → 4. Assign publication

Workflow 4: Create Scheduled Content

1. Create publication → 2. Set schedule (if available) → 3. Assign screens

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Important URLs

• Login: [Platform URL]/login
• Dashboard: [Platform URL]/dashboard
• Media: [Platform URL]/media
• Screens: [Platform URL]/screens
• Publications: [Platform URL]/publications

(Replace with actual URLs from your deployment)

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Support Contacts

• Technical Support: [Contact Info]
• Administrator: [Contact Info]
• Emergency Contact: [Contact Info]

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Glossary

• Media: Any content item (image, video, app) in your library
• Screen: A physical display device
• Publication: A content layout assigned to screens
• Layout: The arrangement of content regions on a screen
• Region: An area within a layout that holds content
• App: Interactive or dynamic content (weather, clock, etc.)
• Playlist: A sequence of media items that play in order
• Folder: A container for organizing media items

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For detailed instructions, see the complete user-guide.md