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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.


Unified view:

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


Auto-Configure Displays:

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


Advanced Scheduling:

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


Create and Preview Content:

Allows the operator to preview the entire content loop to fine-tune transitions and flow.


Zoning Configuration:

Control of limiting display functions to suit local sign regulations.


User Authentication:

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


Content Studio Features

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


Video Support:

Import from a wide variety of image file formats. (See importable file types on the left.)


Element Effects:

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


Font support:

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


Timeline Editor:

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


Storyboard Editor:

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


Paging Support:

Flexibility to rotate elements within the same layout allowing the user to keep the same framework for content.


Transitions:

Entry effects that allow smooth change between layouts.


Scrolling Text:

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


System Requirements

Personal computer (not included) with:

  • Windows® Vista™ 32-bit and 64-bit with current updates applied
  • 1.6+ MHz Processor
  • 1.5 GB RAM
  • 1 GB of Free Hard Disk Space
  • Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher
  • Installed: .NET 3.5 Framework Service Pak 1
  • CD and DVD Drive
  • Keyboard and mouse or other compatible pointing device
  • Serial port, modem or Ethernet network

Downloads

Venus 1500 Trial 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:

4.6.1


Date Published:

August 26, 2009


Size:

367 MB


Time Estimate:

14 hours 55 min Dial-up (56K)
3 hours 22 min DSL/Cable (256K)
52 minutes DSL/Cable (768K)




Venus 1500 Update Lite Version

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


File Name:

Venus1500updatesetup.exe


Version:

4.6.1 Lite


Date Published:

August 26, 2009


Size:

75.5 MB


Time Estimate:

3 hours 5 min Dial-up (56K)
42 min DSL/Cable (256K)
11 minutes DSL/Cable (768K)


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