Quantcast
Channel: Xibo Blog
Viewing all 476 articles
Browse latest View live

Xibo for webOS v2 R207 Available

$
0
0
Xibo for webOS v2 R207 Available

Xibo Signage is pleased to announce Xibo for webOS v2 R207. This release works with Xibo CMS version 2.0.0 onward.

Interrupt Layout

We are very pleased to announce that R207 now supports interrupt layouts! An Interrupt Layout does exactly as the name implies and will 'interrupt' the usual schedule for a defined Share of Voice percentage. You can find out more about Interrupt Layouts here.

Adspace ready

With the addition of the Interrupt Layout functionality, this release can be used with Adspace, Xibo's advertising platform.

Fixes and Features:

  • Feature: Interrupt Layout functionality has been added.
  • Fix: Changes to how the currentLayoutId is handled.
  • Fix: Proof of play stats stored locally are transfered incorrectly if the player is connected to a new CMS.
  • Fix: Required files entry on the status page is incorrect if the player is not licensed.
  • Fix: Inside download window status page entry fix.
  • Fix: Caret and highlighted field selector can become misaligned with keyboard connected.
  • Fix: Player options unavailable when network error is returned.
  • Fix: Network error when conencting to another CMS with web content scheduled.
  • Fix: Splash screen is not shown if default layout is invalid.

Download Xibo for webOS R207.

Instructions for upgrading from an earlier release can be found in the Upgrade Guide.

If you have a white label build of the application it is available in your account.


Capture a video file thumbnail in Xibo v3

$
0
0
Capture a video file thumbnail in Xibo v3

Welcome to the next edition in our quick win series! If you missed the last blog, we touched on the World Clock widget. In part 9 of the series, we look at capturing a video file thumbnail in Xibo v3.


Xibo v3 allows users to select a frame from a Video on upload to be used as a thumbnail.

Using the file uploader, use the scroll bar or press play and pause on your chosen frame...

Capture a video file thumbnail in Xibo v3

...before clicking to upload.

Capture a video file thumbnail in Xibo v3

The thumbnail will be shown in the Library and Regions for easier identification in the CMS!

Further details can be found on the Video manual page.

Up next...a look at setting Expiry Dates when uploading Media files!


Not upgraded to the latest version of the Xibo CMS yet? Visit our Xibo v3.0.2 Release Notes blog to download it now.

Set Expiry Dates on Media files on upload!

$
0
0
Set Expiry Dates on Media files on upload!

In the last blog of our quick win series we looked at Video File Thumbnails. This edition takes a look at setting expiry dates to media files directly on upload to a Layout in Xibo v3.


New for v3, set Expiry Dates when uploading Media files directly to Layouts!

On adding a file based Widget, the uploader will open which now includes a checkbox to Set Expiry Dates...

Set Expiry Dates on Media files on upload!

...which when ticked allows you to set Start and End times...

Set Expiry Dates on Media files on upload!

...as well as additional options to Delete on Expiry and Delete from Library.

Use the Start Upload button to bulk upload all added files to have the same Expiry Dates set or upload individually using the upload button at the end of each row and amending the Start and End times prior to upload!

Set Expiry Dates on Media files on upload!

Take a look at all our available Widgets here

Comming next...an introduction to Features and Sharing!


Have you yet to upgrade to the latest version of the Xibo CMS? Take a look at our Xibo v3.0.2 Release notes and upgrade today!

Features and Sharing in v3!

$
0
0
Features and Sharing in v3!

In our last post we looked at Expiry Dates. In part 11 of our quick wins series we look at the Features and Sharing concepts in v3 which replace the Permissions model found in earlier versions.


Control what Users can access and how they can interact with objects using a combination of Features and Sharing settings!

Features control areas of access for a User/User Group throughout the CMS...

Features and Sharing in v3!

...by enabling/disabling Features in each "Feature Set" within the separate tabs.

Share options are found on user objects such as Folders, Media, Layouts, Displays etc...

Features and Sharing in v3!

...where you can apply View, Edit and Delete options for Users/User Groups.

Take a look at the Features and Sharing manual page for further details!


Have you yet to upgrade to the latest version of the Xibo CMS? Take a look at our Xibo v3.0.2 Release notes and upgrade today!

New User - Onboarding wizard in v3

$
0
0
New User - Onboarding wizard in v3

Last week we looked at Features and Sharing settings to control access and interaction for users. Part 12 of the quick wins series looks at creating new users to the CMS using an easy to use Onboarding Wizard.


New Users can be easily added to the CMS using an Onboarding Wizard available in v3! Select from one of the available pre-configured User Groups to suit the role of the User to add...

New User - Onboarding wizard in v3

...provide the User Credentials to create a login for the User to access the CMS...

New User - Onboarding wizard in v3

...assign a Folder to easily give access to the User objects needed right from the start!

New User - Onboarding wizard in v3

On saving, the User will be created and will inherit the enabled Features of the User Group so that they can only access the relevant parts of the CMS in order to undertake their User role!

Further information on adding new Users can be found here: User Administration

Please note: The onboarding wizard and pre-configured Groups are available for new v3 installations and for users who upgrade to v3 who have not previously utilised User Groups in earlier versions!

Up next...a look at User Groups!


To take full advantage of all the v3 features, upgrade to the lastest version of the Xibo CMS. Read our Xibo v3.0.2 Release notes for further information and upgrade today!

User Groups - Improvements with Xibo v3

$
0
0
User Groups - Improvements with Xibo v3

Last week we looked at creating new users in the CMS using an easy to use Onboarding Wizard. Part 13 of the quick wins series looks at the latest improvements to User Groups in Xibo v3.


User Groups are an easy way to configure a set of Features and Share options which can then be applied to multiple Users.

The v3 CMS has pre-configured User Groups which have the required Features enabled to match the specified role....

User Groups - Improvements with Xibo v3

...or create your own User Groups and use the Row Menu to set the Features to apply.

User Groups - Improvements with Xibo v3

You can even opt to have your created User Groups available to select to make Onboarding new Users an even easier process!

User Groups - Improvements with Xibo v3

Please note: Pre-configured User Groups are available for new v3 installations and for users who upgrade to v3 who have not previously utilised User Groups in earlier versions!

Check out our User Manual to read more about User Groups


To take full advantage of all the v3 features, upgrade to the lastest version of the Xibo CMS. Read our Xibo v3.0.2 Release notes for further information and upgrade today!

3.0.3 Released

$
0
0
3.0.3 Released

We are pleased to announce our 3rd patch for the 3.0 version of Xibo. The codename for this version is “Finlay”. Check out our release announcement and our What’s New in Xibo v3 blogs for more details about the updated features.

Below you will find all the release notes and download links for this latest and greatest version of the Xibo CMS.

15P/Finlay is a periodic comet with an orbital period of 6.51a (Julian years). William Henry Finlay (Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa) discovered the comet on September 26, 1886. It's last closest approach to the sun was in July 2021.

This release fixes 10 issues.

Download

Please use the links below to download this release:

We have new v3 Android and Windows players available, with the other players functioning in a backwards compatible mode.

The minimum version of Xibo for webOS that will function with a v3 CMS is v2 R206.

The minimum version of Xibo for Tizen that will function with a v3 CMS is v2 R202.

At the time of writing these are the latest players:

v2 players will connect to a v3 CMS, but please be aware that new v3 features will not be supported.

1.8 players will also function but please be aware that v2/v3 features will not be supported.

We recommend using player software of the same version as your CMS.

On-premise licensing

If you use any of our commercial players (Android, webOS or Tizen) and have taken advantage of on-premise licensing, please update your on-premise licensing module at the same time as you upgrade your CMS.

The new module can be downloaded from My Products.

Changelog

Also included are any fixes in the upcoming 2.3.12 release.

Future development

We have already started working on our 3.1 release, which builds on the improvements we've made in 3.0!

We would like to thank everyone involved in testing this release and everyone who contributed ideas.

2.3.12 Released

$
0
0
2.3.12 Released

We are pleased to announce our 12th patch for the 2.3 version of Xibo. The codename for this version is “Wolf”.

14P/Wolf is a periodic comet with an orbital period of 8.74a (Julian years). Max Wolf (Heidelberg, Germany) discovered the comet on September 17, 1884. It is particularly interesting as its perihelion and orbital period change due to the influcence of Jupiter.

This release fixes 8 issues.

Download

Please use the links below to download this release:

You may use any v2 compatible Player with this release. At the time of writing these are the latest:

1.8 series Players will function but please be aware that new v2 features will not be supported.

If you have Xibo for Android v3, you can connect it to a v2 CMS and it will run in compatiblity mode.

Changelog

Future development

We are working to bring you CMS 3.1.0, Xibo for Windows v3 R301 and Xibo for Android v3 R301!

Did you know Xibo v3 has been released? Find out all about our latest version here.


Xibo for Tizen R203 available!

$
0
0
Xibo for Tizen R203 available!

Xibo Signage is pleased to announce Xibo for Tizen v2 R203. This release works with Xibo CMS version 2.0.0 onward and is backwards compatible with Xibo CMS version 1.8.13. This release is also compatible with Xibo CMS version 3.

Interrupt Layout

We are very pleased to announce that R203 now supports interrupt layouts! An Interrupt Layout does exactly as the name implies and will 'interrupt' the usual schedule for a defined Share of Voice percentage. You can find out more about Interrupt Layouts here.

Adspace ready

With the addition of the Interrupt Layout functionality, this release can be used with Adspace, Xibo's advertising platform.

Fixes and Features:

  • Feature: Interrupt Layout functionality has been added.
  • Feature: Automated credentials setup functionality added.
  • Feature: CMS move functionality has been added.
  • Fix: Change made to on premise module entries.
  • Fix: Update Window functionality added to the player and status page.
  • Fix: Splash screen is not shown if the default layout is invalid.
  • Fix: Proof of play statistics stored locally are incorrectly sent to new CMS.
  • Fix: Portrait Layouts schedule to landscape orientation player issue.
  • Fix: On premise license module version number fix.

Download

Download Xibo for Tizen v2 R203.

Users who have a White Label build of the application will see it is available in the Products section of their Xibo Portal account.

Our Installation Guide can be found here. Instructions for upgrading from an earlier release can be found here.

Automated credentials setup using a USB.

It is now possible to create a JSON file that will contain your CMS URL, Key and license pool email address. This method further simplifies setup, especially for USB installations. You can view the guide for this feature here.

Supported Monitors

You can see the the full list of Supported Monitors here and check your monitor is up to date with our Firmware Matrix here. If you are unsure how to check and update the firmware on your Samsung display, please see our new firmware upgrade guide for more information.

If you would like to use a monitor that is not currently listed, or have already tried an unlisted model with success, please contact the helpdesk to let us know.

Announcing the Xibo App on Canva

$
0
0
Announcing the Xibo App on Canva

We are pleased to announce that you can now create engaging digital signage designs for your Xibo displays in the leading visual communications platform, Canva, and publish them directly to your Xibo CMS. Introducing the new Xibo app on Canva!

Announcing the Xibo App on Canva

What is Canva?

Launched in 2013, Canva is an award winning online visual communications platform with a mission to empower everyone in the world to design. Canva’s simple and intuitive user interface allows for the creation of visually impactful and professional quality social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content, regardless of graphic design experience.

What is the Xibo app on Canva?

Announcing the Xibo App on Canva

We are always looking for new ways to make digital signage simple and accessible to everyone.  Now, we have introduced a new way to create engaging designs and publish them directly into the Xibo Content Management System. Xibo is now in Canva!

With business and economic changes following the pandemic, there is a growing need among marketing and advertising professionals to be able to create maximum impact campaigns in house, without the additional expense of design agencies. This has supercharged the popularity of the award winning visual communications platform, Canva.

Digital Signage is growing in popularity across all industries globally and is now a valuable marketing and advertising tool for not only large retailers and corporations, but for smaller businesses too. As a leading digital signage software provider, Xibo has recognised the growing need for marketing teams to seamlessly integrate their digital signage creatives directly into Xibo’s CMS, with minimal engagement with technical or development teams.

This has led to the development of the newly released Xibo app on Canva.  Xibo customers can now create their digital signage designs and with a click of a button, publish them directly into their Xibo CMS.

How do I use the Xibo app on Canva?

Creating and publishing your Digital Signage content from Canva to Xibo couldn’t be easier!

Step 1: Within Canva, Select “Create a Design”

Step 2: Select “Presentation 1920 x 1080” or create a custom size for your screen resolution

Step 3: Create and save your design

Step 4: Click ...

Step 5: Search “Xibo”

Step 6: Click Connect

“The Xibo for Canva app is our response to the growing business need for marketing and advertising professionals to quickly create engaging and impactful digital signage content in-house, without the often high cost of design agency fees.”

~ Dan Garner, co-Founder and Engineering Director at Xibo Signage

You will be able to publish your Canva designs to the following versions of the Xibo CMS:

Xibo 2.3.12

Xibo 3.0.3

Check out the Xibo app on Canva today!

Additional Bulk Actions in Xibo v3!

$
0
0
Additional Bulk Actions in Xibo v3!

In the previous installment of our Quick Wins blog series, the latest improvements to User Groups in Xibo v3. In this blog we will touch on using the additional bulk actions available in the latest CMS.


Many actions throughout the CMS can be performed in bulk using the With Selected option at the bottom of Grids.

v3 has a variety of actions included which can be performed in bulk for a quicker and easier process!

Select multiple rows by clicking to highlight and then use the With Selected menu...

Additional Bulk Actions in Xibo v3!

...and click on the action you wish to perform!

Available actions will differ dependant on the page selected and Features that have been set for a User. Take a test drive of v3 todayby signing up to a free Cloud Trial!

Up next...Automatically Submitting Forms in v3!


Need to upgrade to the latest CMS version? Take a look at the Xibo 3.0.3 Release Notes and download.

Xibo for Android v3 R301 Available

$
0
0
Xibo for Android v3 R301 Available

Xibo Signage are pleased to announce Xibo for Android v3 R301. This release works with Xibo CMS version 3.x and has legacy mode for versions 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 and 2.x.

We have addressed 6 issues in this release:

  • Philips: Upgrades not working
  • Interactive: Layout touch/click action not triggering
  • Interactive: Extend, set and expire not being obeyed
  • Video: Fix potential memory leak
  • Adspace: Support for Adspace Exchange
  • 4 issues from the v2 R216 release

Xibo v3 - code name “Finlay”, has launched! Check out our release announcement and our What’s New in Xibo v3 blogs for more details about the updated features.

Download

Download Xibo for Android v3 R301.

Download Xibo for Android v3 R301 for DSDevices J18 and J19.

Install / Upgrade

Installation instructions can be found here.

Instructions for upgrading from an earlier release can be found here.

If you have a white label build of the application, the upgrade is available in your account.

Xibo for webOS v2 R208 Available

$
0
0
Xibo for webOS v2 R208 Available

Xibo Signage is pleased to announce Xibo for webOS v2 R208. This release works with Xibo CMS version 2.0.0 onward.

webOS 6 support.

This release introduces official support for the new webOS 6 signage displays. Please see the supported display list for the full list of supported models.

Download Xibo for webOS R208.

Instructions for upgrading from an earlier release can be found in the Upgrade Guide.

If you have a white label build of the application it is available in your account.

Service Desk Availability - 3rd December 2021

$
0
0
Service Desk Availability - 3rd December 2021

Please be aware that on Friday 3rd December 2021, our Service Desk will be closed for the day to allow us to conduct whole-team training.

Tickets can still be logged as normal and they will be responded to when we re-open.

Auto Submission of Forms in Xibo v3!

$
0
0
Auto Submission of Forms in Xibo v3!

The previous blog in this series looked at the Additional Bulk Actions available in v3. This blog, the last in this series, looks at the ability to automatically submit many actions found throughout the CMS!


A variety of Forms, found throughout the CMS, can be set to be automatically submitted on a press of a button to save time on reqesting the same actions over and over!

Click on a selected action from the Row Menu...

Auto Submission of Forms in Xibo v3!

...and use the Automatically Submit this form? check box to enable for the selected action.

Auto Submission of Forms in Xibo v3!

The next time you click this particular action, the form wont open nor will you need to confirm by clicking Save, it will automatically submit!

Actions that have the auto submit capability will contain the check box on their form. Previous enabled selections can be reset in Preferences from the User Profile


Our Quick Wins blog series has explored just some of the features and functionality that can be found in the Xibo v3 CMS. Take a test drive and see for yourself by signing up to a free Cloud Trial!

If you already use Xibo and need to upgrade to the latest version, take a look at the Xibo 3.0.3 Release Notes and download today!


Xibo for Android v2 R217 Available

$
0
0
Xibo for Android v2 R217 Available

Xibo Signage are pleased to announce Xibo for Android v2 R217. This release works with Xibo CMS version 2.x and has legacy mode for versions 1.4, 1.6, 1.7 and 1.8.

We have addressed 4 issues in this release:

  • Black screen: fixed an issue where the player occasionally stopped at a black screen
  • Storage: fixed an issue accessing external storage on Android 8+
  • Philips system on chip: fixed an issue using the upgrade from CMS functionality on newer versions of Android.
  • Text: fixed an issue where text with effects stuttered from R207 onward

Download

Download Xibo for Android v2 R217.

Download Xibo for Android v2 R217 for DSDevices J18 and J19.

Install / Upgrade

Installation instructions can be found here.

Instructions for upgrading from an earlier release can be found here.

If you have a white label build of the application, the upgrade is available in your account.

Xibo for Android v3 R302 Available

$
0
0
Xibo for Android v3 R302 Available

Xibo Signage are pleased to announce Xibo for Android v3 R302. This release works with Xibo CMS version 3.x and has legacy mode for versions 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 and 2.x.

We have addressed 5 issues in this release:

  • Black screen: fixed an issue where the player occasionally stopped at a black screen
  • Stats/Logs: improved access to the local SQLite database to help solve the occasional error relating to sending stats/logs
  • RS232 commands: accept the windows RS232 command helper syntax
  • Text: fixed an issue where text with effects stuttered from R207 onward
  • Adspace: improvements and efficiencies to how creatives are downloaded

We have also included a minor update to ExoPlayer for video and audio playback.

Xibo v3 - code name “Finlay”, has launched! Check out our release announcement and our What’s New in Xibo v3 blogs for more details about updated features!

Download

Download Xibo for Android v3 R302.

Download Xibo for Android v3 R302 for DSDevices J18 and J19.

Install / Upgrade

Installation instructions can be found here.

Instructions for upgrading from an earlier release can be found here.

If you have a white label build of the application, the upgrade is available in your account.

Holiday Opening Times and Dispatch Deadlines 2021/2022

$
0
0

Holiday Opening Times

Holiday Opening Times and Dispatch Deadlines 2021/2022

Please note that Xibo Signage will close on Friday 24th December at 12:00 noon for the UK Christmas holidays and will re-open at 8am on Wednesday 29th December. We will then be open as usual until Friday 31st December. We are then closed all day on Monday 3rd January 2022 and return to normal hours from Tuesday 4th January 2022.

If you require support during these closures, please contact our service desk and we will be in touch as soon as we are available.

Date Hours UK Timezone (GMT)
Thursday 23rd December 2021 08:00-16:30
Friday 24th December 2021 08:00-12:00
Saturday 25th December 2021 Closed
Sunday 26th December 2021 Closed
Monday 27th December 2021 Closed
Tuesday 28th December 2021 Closed
Wednesday 29th December 2021 08:00-16:30
Thursday 30th December 2021 08:00-16:30
Friday 31st December 2021 08:00-16:30
Saturday 1st January 2022 Closed
Sunday 2nd January 2022 Closed
Monday 3rd January 2022 Closed
Tuesday 4th January 2022 08:00-16:30

The team at Xibo Signage would like to wish you and your families a Happy Holidays and all the best for 2022.

DSDevices Hardware Dispatch Deadlines

Orders for DSDevices DSCS9 hardware dispatching from the UK must be paid for in full prior to 12:00 noon UK time (GMT) on Friday 24th December 2021 in order to dispatch in 2021.

Orders placed or funded after that time will not dispatch until 4th January 2022.

Orders for DSDevices DSCS9 hardware dispatching from the Netherlands will dispatch as normal over the holiday period, excluding weekends and Dutch public holidays (25th and 26th December 2021, and 1st January 2022).

3.0.4 Released

$
0
0
3.0.4 Released

We are pleased to announce our 4th patch for the 3.0 version of Xibo. The codename for this version is “Finlay”. Check out our release announcement and our What’s New in Xibo v3 blogs for more details about the updated features.

Below you will find all the release notes and download links for this latest and greatest version of the Xibo CMS.

15P/Finlay is a periodic comet with an orbital period of 6.51a (Julian years). William Henry Finlay (Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa) discovered the comet on September 26, 1886. It's last closest approach to the sun was in July 2021.

This release fixes 39 issues.

Download

Please use the links below to download this release:

We have new v3 Android and Windows players available, with the other players functioning in a backwards compatible mode.

The minimum version of Xibo for webOS that will function with a v3 CMS is v2 R206.

The minimum version of Xibo for Tizen that will function with a v3 CMS is v2 R202.

At the time of writing these are the latest players:

v2 players will connect to a v3 CMS, but please be aware that new v3 features will not be supported.

1.8 players will also function but please be aware that v2/v3 features will not be supported.

We recommend using player software of the same version as your CMS.

On-premise licensing

If you use any of our commercial players (Android, webOS or Tizen) and have taken advantage of on-premise licensing, please update your on-premise licensing module at the same time as you upgrade your CMS.

The new module can be downloaded from My Products.

Changelog

Future development

We have already started working on our 3.1 release, which builds on the improvements we've made in 3.0!

We would like to thank everyone involved in testing this release and everyone who contributed ideas.

3.1.0-alpha Released

$
0
0
3.1.0-alpha Released

We are pleased to announce the release of our first development preview for the 3.1 version of Xibo. The codename for this version is “Holmes”.

17P/Holmes is a periodic comet with an orbital period of 6.88a (Julian years). Edwin Holmes (an amateur British astronomer) discovered the comet on November 6, 1892. It's last closest approach to the sun was in February 2021 and is on it's way back in January 2028.

3.1.0-alpha is a development preview only and should not be used in production. You can upgrade to this release from a 2.x series.

This release builds on the success of 3.0 with improvements in the following areas:

Simplification of the Layout Editor

We've listened to your feedback and reopened our Layout Editor project. We're determined to make it simple to use and yet as powerful as ever.
The first part of this work is to simplify the editing experience, with a streamlined editor:

3.1.0-alpha Released

We've also included integration from Pixabay to show images/videos when searching in the toolbar:

3.1.0-alpha Released

Pixabay can be enabled from the Administration section of the main CMS menu by clicking on Applications and scrolling down the page to the Connectors section.

It has always been possible to create a menu board in Xibo by utilising DataSets and the DataSet widget. This release makes this even easier by adding a separate Menu Boards user interface to create and configure data to be associated with menu board items.

Create menu boards by defining categories and including images, descriptions of menu items:

3.1.0-alpha Released

Coming soon in the beta release is a Menu Board Widget which can be configured to display the data held in Menu Boards on Layouts.

Cycle playback

Have you ever wanted to only play 1 widget or maybe play a random widget from a Playlist each time a Layout is shown? This release introduces this feature on the Sub-Playlist Widget!
Each time the Layout is shown, only 1 item will be shown from any Sub-Playlist with cycle playback enabled.

3.1.0-alpha Released

We also took this functionality and added it to Campaigns!

Schedule a Campaign with cycle playback enabled and each time that Schedule Event appears only 1 Layout will be shown from the Campaign:

3.1.0-alpha Released

Xibo for Windows will be the first player to support this functionality in the upcoming v3 R302 release...

Download

We're making this alpha available for people to try using our recommended installation method, Docker. We will be providing release files for the stable 3.1.0 release for those of you running without Docker in due course.

Changelog

30 issues have been addressed in this release!

Feedback

Please leave any feedback in the comments!
We are hoping to have 3.1.0-beta available to try at the end of January 2022.

Viewing all 476 articles
Browse latest View live


<script src="https://jsc.adskeeper.com/r/s/rssing.com.1596347.js" async> </script>