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Venus Web Editor: How do I create a time, temperature, date messages with Venus Control Suite?

Topic

Add dynamic date, time or temperature elements to my Venus Control Suite presentation.

Environment

Product: Venus Basic, Venus Select, Venus Professional, Venus Enterprise
Components:  Online Web Editor
Control System: Venus Cloud-Based, Venus Local
Venus Package Requirements: Venus Control Suite Package Choices
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Steps

Getting started

  1. Log into Venus Control Suite
  2. Select Web Editor from the Launchpad or pick from the My Apps menu.  
  3. Open the Web Editor and select Create New Presentation to open a new presentation or launch existing.
  4. Name the presentation and select the correct display size.

Add the element

  1. From the Web Editor main menu, click the "Clock" icon or Add Date/Time Element. 

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  1. Select Add Date, Time or Temp.

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Format

  1. Select the desired format options from the menu and click Set to add the element(s) to the slide.

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  1. Use the Properties section to alter background color, position, and font properties.
  2. Arrange the data fields on the presentation where you'd like them by clicking and dragging them around the canvas. 
  3. When finished, click Save in the upper left-hand corner and schedule by following:  Venus Scheduling: How do I create a playlist in Venus Control Suite?

Related Resource
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