The Layout Designer in Signagelive is your creative hub for building dynamic, multi-zone displays for signage players. Think of a Layout as a canvas where you arrange different content elements to create a powerful visual experience.
To get started, you will find the video explainer below helpful:
Accessing the Layout Designer
Ready to dive in? Here's how to access the Layout Designer:
Begin by logging in to your Signagelive account.
Within your Signagelive Network, please select Content from the main menu.
Next, please choose Layouts.
This will take you to Layout Designer, where you can view all your existing Layouts. You can easily navigate these using Smart Folders or create your own Custom Folders by clicking the blue Add button and selecting Folder.
How do I Create a New Layout?
Creating a new Layout is straightforward:
Please ensure you are within the Layout Designer.
Next, please click the blue Add button.
Select Layout from the dropdown options.
This will instantly open the Layout Designer, ready for you to begin crafting your overall Layout design and template.
Important: Once in the Designer, remember to adjust the Layout Properties to match the resolution of the display(s) where your Layout will be shown. You can manually set the resolution for landscape and portrait orientations to ensure your content looks perfect.
Can I change the Background of My Layout?
Absolutely! A captivating background can make a big difference. Within the Layout Designer, simply follow these steps:
Select the Background option on the menu ribbon.
From here, you have several options:
Choose a pre-defined colour.
Enter your custom colour using a hex code.
Select an existing asset from your media library.
Upload a new image to use as your background.
This flexibility enables you to customise your displays perfectly or establish a specific style and tone for your template.
What types of Media can I use in my Layout?
Signagelive Layouts are incredibly versatile, allowing you to combine a wide range of media types. You can include almost any content by adding different types of zones:
Static Zones: Perfect for displaying fixed content like images, videos, or web pages that remain consistent within that zone. Learn more about them here: What is a Static Zone (link to article).
Schedulable Zones: Ideal for dynamic content controlled by Playlists, allowing you to schedule various media to play at different times within that zone. Discover more in this article: What is a Schedulable Zone (link to article).
This powerful mix means your Layouts can show anything from live news feeds and social media to promotional videos and dynamic advertisements, all within a single screen!
Can I see the Content added to my Layout as a Preview?
Yes, you can! While you build your layout in the designer, the full content preview becomes available at the Publish stage. This is because you integrate your playlists and other scheduled content into the layout during the publishing process.
To help you visualise the final result, Signagelive provides a helpful thumbnail preview of your layout with the content included during the publish stage. This ensures you can confidently send your engaging displays to your players!