Setting up a Rotating Graphics Display

Scenario

You want to monitor the status of multiple devices or, for example, the conditions of multiple rooms in a building. You want this monitoring capability displayed on a large screen in a common area where there is no user-interaction (no keyboard or mouse.) For example, the lobby of a hotel or business.

You can configure a KIOSK station with a rotating display of select graphics for the user to visually monitor the status or conditions of these devices/spaces.

In this workflow, a designated user creates a new Rotating Graphics profile (.LDL) that inherits the KIOSK.LDL. The new profile can be configured to either display all the graphics and viewports under the Application View > Graphics node or a customized/restricted list.

NOTE: If a graphic file in the rotation is not loading or network connectivity is lost, the system automatically tries to retrieve the graphic in 3-minute intervals.

For related background information, see the following topics related to the Rotating Graphics (.LDL):

Prerequisites

  • You have a project with graphics you want displayed on a rotation.
  • You have designated the user and decided on a profile text from the Reference section above.
  • The designated user:
    • Initially, has Administrative privileges to set up the profile.
    • During this workflow, the designated user associates themselves to the newly created profile and will no longer require Administrative privileges.

Overview

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Copy Rotating Graphics Display Profile Text
Configure the Rotating Graphic Profile
Customize the List of Rotating Graphics
Set the Favorite Graphic or Location
Test the Rotating Graphics Display