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Venus 1500 Message Display Control Software

With Venus 1500 software, users control the most powerful advertising medium they will ever own, a digital display. With this easy-to-use software, an operator can create, schedule and display dynamic text and graphics quickly to target a specific audience.

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Features

The Hub Features

The Venus 1500 Hub is an all-in-one
application for configuring, scheduling
and managing display content.

 

Content Studio Features

Content Studio is where presentations come to life. Create and edit presentations using this intuitive and flexible tool.  

Unified view:

All software functions are available from the Hub. Set up display information, create content presentations and
schedule playlists all from one window.

Font Support:

Support for local True Type fonts and Daktronics Venus fonts, giving product users more options for content creation.

Auto-Configure Displays:

Auto scan for all displays located on the network, making display configuration a
snap.

Transitions:

Entry effects that allow smooth change between layouts.

User Authentication:

Provides security for users by enabling password protection before gaining
access to Venus 1500 software.

Scrolling Text: 

Customize the placement, direction and speed of text scrolling across the display.

Advanced Scheduling:

Provides security for users by enabling password protection before gaining
access to Venus 1500 software.

Importable File Types:

The following file types can be imported into Venus 1500 v4:

• .avi, .mpg, .mp4 animation (video) files
• .psd, .png, .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .tif and .tiff graphic (still) files

Create and Preview Content:

Quickly and easily manage your
schedule by grouping presentations,
naming playlists and color-coding
schedules.

Storyboard Editor:

A view of all layouts allows the user to easily switch the order of layouts within the presentation.

Zoning Configuration:

Control of limiting display functions
to suit local sign regulations.

Timeline Editor:

Separates each element to allow for individual control of effects, transitions and the length of time the element appears in the presentation.

Element Effects:

Apply effects to elements in a presentation and bring content to life in seconds. (Available for GalaxyPro® Revolution™ only.)

 

Paging Support:

Apply effects to elements in a presentation and bring content to life in seconds. (Available for GalaxyPro® Revolution™ only.)

System Requirements

Venus 1500 Companion Finder

In order to properly install Venus 1500, your system will need to meet the minimum specifications listed below.

Use our Companion Finder to automatically check your system for compatibility and any required updates. Ensuring system compatibility will make the latest Venus 1500 software a quick and easy download.


Specifications for Personal Computer (not included):

  • Windows® XP®, Vista®, or 7® 32-bit and 64-bit with current updates applied
  • 1.6+ GHz Processor
  • 1.5 GB RAM
  • 1 GB of Free Hard Disk Space
  • Microsoft® Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher
  • Installed: .NET 3.5 Framework Service Pack 1
  • CD and DVD Drive
  • Keyboard and mouse or other compatible pointing device
  • Serial port, modem or Ethernet network

Downloads

Venus 1500 Companion Finder

Before downloading Venus 1500, use our Companion Finder to check your system for compatibility. Ensuring system compatibility will make the latest download quick and easy.

File Name:

Venus 1500 Companion Finder.exe

Date Published:

December 9, 2011



Venus 1500 Full Version

Download if you do not have Venus 1500 software installed on your computer, or if you have version 4.0 or less.

File Name:

Venus1500setup.exe

Version:

4.16

Date Published:

January 13, 2012

Size:

428 MB



Venus 1500 Update Lite Version

Download if you have Venus 1500 version 4 installed on your computer.

File Name:

Venus1500updatesetup.exe

Version:

4.16 Lite

Date Published:

January 13, 2012

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