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 quote the manual:

Xibo is based on 4 things:

• Displays
• Media
• Layouts
• Scheduling

[This means that] Xibo will allow multiple displays to show media contained on multiple different screen layouts on a scheduled basis.

For the DCC, the TSG will handle most of the display management and media. We have created several layout templates, so users only have to add their content.
Below are some common definitions used throughout this manual. Some of them will be explained in more detail further down below.

Definitions

Displays

Displays are the physical signage boards that are linked to the Xibo server. Every display can be assigned their own unique content, but all DCC displays are also grouped together so they can all show the same content at the same time.

Media

Media is the collective term for all images, text, videos and web content used in Xibo. Uploaded files like images and videos can be configured in the user's Media Library, other elements like text and web content can be configured directly on a layout.

Layouts

These are the design that is seen on the display. Layouts contain one or more regions, each with their own independent timeline of media to play.

Campaigns

Campaigns are used to string multiple layouts together. This is useful for when you have multiple layouts with different region designs, or when you have content that is only used some of the time.

Scheduling

Scheduling is where the user assigns a layout or campaign to one or more displays. Content can be scheduled in advance, set to repeat, etc.

Dashboard

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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