Overlay Objects

Some of the elements that you combine in your overlay will be visible as they would appear on the player i.e. images and text, other elements such as media and web pages will display as placeholders in the designer.

All of the elements that can be combined in an overlay are listed and explained below:

	Pictures Static images can be inserted to serve as backgrounds, logo branding and general layout elements. We support all major image formats.
	Text Static text strings can be added to the layout. Various text properties can be changed including color, font type, transparency, scrolling etc.
	Text Files Text can be displayed from a text file that is either hosted on the player or on a network path. All of the text properties mentioned above apply.
	ODBC database Text can be displayed from any ODBC data source. All of the text properties mentioned above apply.
	RSS Feed Text can be displayed from any valid RSS URL. All of the text properties mentioned above apply.
	XML Files XML data can be displayed from an XML file that is either hosted on the player or on a network path. All of the text properties mentioned above apply.
	Media Any media files defined in a predefined playlist associated with the same schedule as the overlay, will automatically played in the media slot.
	Web Page Web pages can be displayed from any valid URL. The web page is displayed full size on the player screen and cannot be sized down.
	Time Display Time can be displayed in various standard time display formats. We provide a full explanation of all supported formats.
	Plugins The plugin component allows you to include Flash.

Objects can be added by clicking the icons listed above in the overlay editor. The objects are represented on the work area either as an icon placeholder or as real world representations. You can select objects in the work area by left clicking on them. Selected objects are highlighted with a grey border.

Once selected, objects can be altered in one of three ways:

1. By clicking and dragging the object around the work area. You can also change the size of the object by clicking and dragging object sides and corners.

2. Changing the property values in the properties list on the left.

3. Right clicking the object to bring up a context sensitive popup menu.

Please Note: When adding objects to the work area, remember to add a name in the properties section. This will allow you to manage your objects more efficiently.