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The BrightSign device webpage (i.e. the Local Web Server) contains JavaScript elements that interact with the system software, allowing users to change User Variables dynamically. Changing or customizing these JavaScript elements is a complex task that might result in system instability. Therefore, we recommend using the default device webpage as the template (available above) for your custom device webpage:

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Note

These instructions assume a standard BrightAuthor installation.

  1. Navigate to C:\Program Files\BrightSign\BrightAuthor\templates.

  2. Make a copy of the deviceWebPage.html file in a new folder. This folder does not need to be in the BrightAuthor application folder.

  3. Open the deviceWebPage.html file using a text editing program like TextPad or Notepad.

  4. Replace the content between the <style> tags on lines 69-115 with your custom CSS.

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Adding the Custom Device Webpage to a Presentation

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The custom device webpage feature is only available in BrightAuthor version 3.7.0.12 or later.

  1. With the desired presentation open in BrightAuthor, navigate to File > Presentation Properties.

  2. Click the Variables tab.

  3. Under Device Web Page Display, select Custom device web page.

  4. Click the Browse button. Navigate to and select the custom device web page you created in the above steps.

  5. Click OK and, when ready, publish your presentation.

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