Making Messages and Categories
Categories are folders that keep your messages organized. As your library grows, good categories save you minutes every time you build a playlist.
tip
Use Google Chrome for the best editing experience.
Once logged in, you'll see three main sections at the top: Step 1: My Content, Step 2: Playlists, and Step 3: Screens. This guide focuses on Step 1.
Creating a message
- Click + New and select your screen layout (most users: Horizontal).
- The most common message templates appear first. Click All Message Templates to see the full list.
- Choose a template — many have unique options (the Weather template, for example, asks for a zip code).
- For an image message, select Simple Image, then click the Upload Your Image icon.
- Pick an image from your computer. After uploading you can crop it; click Update when done.
- Give the message a Name and click Save.
- Use the preview pane to see how the message will look on your screen.
Understanding categories
Categories act as containers for your messages — a category cannot exist without at least one message inside it. To create one:
- While creating or editing a message, type the desired category name in the Category field.
- Click Save.
- The category appears on the left pane for quick access.
note
Categories save time as your library grows. Plan them before you start uploading: by message type ("Announcements", "Promotions", "Weather"), by department, by season — whatever makes them findable later.
What's next?
- Build a playlist using your new categories
- Upload videos into a video category
- Use the Designer to build custom graphics