Help:Xibo

This page provides a basic tutorial for users of the Xibo digital signage content management system within the Donders Centre for Cognition. These users will be presented with a customized interface, so the following steps will not necessarily apply to any other Xibo installation. For the full user manual, visit the Xibo documentation page.

Overview

Before we begin designing our signage content, it is important to understand the principles of Xibo. To be continued...

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  Fig. 1: Dashboard landing page

After logging in, users are taken to the Xibo Dashboard. This dashboard serves no practical purpose, so use the sidebar on the left to navigate to the place you want to go.

Layouts

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  Fig. 2.1: List of available layouts
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  Fig. 2.2: Adding a new layout

Regions

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  Fig. 3.1: Editing a region
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  Fig. 3.2: Region timeline
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  Fig. 3.3: Timeline item options
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  Fig. 3.4: Text formatting using styles

Campaigns

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  Fig. 4.1: List of available campaigns
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  Fig. 4.2: Adding and sorting layouts in a campaign

Schedule

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  Fig. 5.1: Schedule overview (no events scheduled)
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  Fig. 5.2: Creating a new event, display selection
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  Fig. 5.3: Creating a new event, content selection
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  Fig. 5.4: Creating a new event, setting repeats

External Links

• Official Website
• Xibo Manual