Daktronics

Layout Editor: How do I add zones and create looks?

Topic

  • Creating zones in the Layout Editor
  • How do I create looks in the Layout Editor?
Here is an example of 2 Looks that share the same zone.  They are called Overlay Center and Overlay TL. 
Layout editor using existing zones2.jpg

Environment

  • Product: Venus App, Layout Editor Hub
  • Components: DMP-8000 version 8.71+, VP-6000 version 30+
  • Control System: Show Control System (SCS) version 2.29+, Venus Control Suite (VCS)

my apps_layout editor3.jpg

Steps

  1. Log into Venus Control Suite Venus Accounts: How do I log in to Venus Control Suite?
  2. Select Layout Editor from the My Apps menu.

Layout Editor: How to Log In to the Layout Editor

🔽Use the arrows to open and collapse the following sections.

Create a layout or look. 

Within the Layout Editor:

  1. Select Looks from the right-side menu.
  2. Click Add Look
    1. Give the Look a name. The top example is named Overlay Center because the Overlay zone will be centered over the live video. 
  3. Create or add zone(s) for live video. Layout Editor: How do I create zones and looks for live video?    

Add Zone for the overlay zone.  

  • Click on the + by the Look folder and add a zone.

Layout editor new zone.jpg

  • You can add an existing zone or create a new one.

Adjust the properties of the zone. 

  1. With the new zone selected, go to the Properties tab to configure.  
  2. Add the zone's name and a preview color.  The example is called Overlay.  

Adjust the size and position of the zone by adjusting the number values or click & drag the rectangular zone shape.  The top example of the Overlay Center look places a large zone in the center.  The top example also uses transparency in the content.  Layout Editor: Can I make zones with irregular shapes?
Layout editor new zone2.jpg

  1. Transition will default to cut. 
  2. Adjust the content fill mode.  Layout Editor: How do I use fit modes for content in my zones?
  3. Adjust the Opacity.  

Allocate the resources for this Overlay zone and the associated Live Video zone in the look.  

  1. With the Live Video zone created, go to the Settings tab.  
  2. Add a DakAlpha resource for the DMP-8000 content. No specific zone needs to be selected here.
  3. Add either a Dynamic or Static resource and apply it to the Live Video zone.

Save the new look. 

    Apply the layout to your display.
    1. Open Venus Displays App from the Apps Menu located in the top right of the VCS landing page.
    2. Select a display from the Displays page. 
    3. Under the Configuration tab, locate the Layout section. 
    4. Click Add Layout, select your L-wrapper Layout.
    5. Save the display.

    2023-12-07_12-15-06.png

      Legacy method of applying a layout to your display. (Do this if you do not have the Displays App.) 
      1. Navigate to the Displays in Venus Control Suite and click on the Display you want to edit.
      2. Select layouts from the menu and click Add Layout, select your L-wrapper Layout.
      3. Save the display.

      Resource HUB for Venus Layout Editor

      Play out the zones. Display Studio: How do I create buttons to execute Layout Editor look changes in Daktronics Show Control System?
      Venus Scheduling: How do I schedule look changes within Venus Control Suite?
      Installation Layout Editor: What are the requirements?
      Layout Editor: How do I convert VP-6000 Layout Engine to JavaScript Look Package
      Layout Editor: How do I convert VP-6000 JavaScript to Layout Engine
      Layout Editor: How do I migrate to the new Layout App from Venus Layouts
      Layout Editor: How do I export and import Layouts
      General Layout Editor: Can I make zones with irregular shapes?
      Layout Editor: How do I enable or disable zones so that they do not need to be included in every look.
      Layout Editor: How do I use fit modes for content in my zones?
      Layout Editor: How do I create zones and looks for live video?
      Layout Editor: How do I adjust my zone effects?
      Layout Editor: How do I configure multiple signs on one layout?
      Layout Editor: How to blank DMP w/ DakAlpha
      Layout Editor: How do I create an l-wrapper zoned layout with a Fullscreen look change in Venus Control Suite
      Zones from Venus layouts do not populate in Content Studio
       

      KB ID: 000020776

      DISCLAIMER: Use of this content may void the equipment warranty, please read the disclaimer prior to performing any service of the equipment.

      DAKTRONICS DOES NOT PROMISE THAT THE CONTENT PROVIDED HEREIN IS ERROR-FREE OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT YOUR USE OF THE CONTENT WILL PROVIDE SPECIFIC RESULTS. THE CONTENT IS DELIVERED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. DAKTRONICS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. DAKTRONICS DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR THE ACTS, OMISSIONS AND CONDUCT OF YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE CONTENT. ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR, OR SERVICE OF THE EQUIPMENT BY ANYONE OTHER THAN DAKTRONICS OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPAIR AGENTS MAY VOID THE EQUIPMENT WARRANTY. YOU ASSUME TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THE CONTENT AND ANY LINKED CONTENT. YOUR SOLE REMEDY AGAINST DAKTRONICS FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE CONTENT IS TO STOP USING THE CONTENT. THIS LIMITATION OF RELIEF IS A PART OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

      The above disclaimer applies to any property damage, equipment failure, liability, infringement, or personal injury claim arising out of or in any way related to your use or application of the content, whether such claim is for breach of contract, tort, negligence or any other cause of action.