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The Library page allows you to add, remove, and organize audio, video, and image files stored on the BrightSign Network. Media files can be added to the Library manually (as described below) or automatically by uploading BrightAuthor presentations to the BrightSign Network. All media files contained within a BrightAuthor presentation are added to the library when the presentation is uploaded to your BrightSign Network account.
Adding Media Files
General Managers, Creators, Publishers
Follow these steps to add media files to your BSN library.
- Select the Library tab.
- Click the Upload New Files button. The Add/Upload File window will appear.
- Click Add File and select the desired video, audio, or image file. You can add multiple files to the upload queue using this method. Each file in the list will display its size, file name, and an X.
- Click the X to remove a file from the list.
- Click the Start Upload button once you have added all the files you wish to upload.
- Click Close when the upload process is completed.
Removing Media Files
General Managers, Network Managers, Creators
- Click the Library tab.
- Select the media file you wish to remove. You can select multiple files at a time. You also can deselect a file by clicking it again or deselect all files by clicking an empty space on the page.
- Click the Delete button.
Note
A media file with a lock symbol cannot be deleted because it is currently being used in a networked presentation or Dynamic Playlist.
Media File Properties
If you would like to view more information about a media file, click the Properties link beneath the file name:
- File Name: The name of the media item, including its file extension
- Type: The media type of the file (image, video, or audio)
- File Size: The size of the file, in kilobytes or megabytes
- Upload Date: The date and time the file was uploaded to the BrightSign Network
- Last Modified Date: The date and time the file was last modified on the client machine (if uploaded as part of a BrightAuthor presentation), or last added to the BrightSign Network (if uploaded using the WebUI)
- Uploaded By: The user who originally uploaded the media file
- Relates To: A list of Dynamic Playlists, presentations, and Live Media feeds that are currently using the media file
Organizing Media Files
General Managers, Creators
The BrightSign Network features a folder directory system for keeping your media files organized. A folder for each user, along with a general-use Shared folder, is created by default. Media files that are added by uploading BrightAuthor presentations will be added to the Shared>Incoming folder.
- To find a media file, enter all or part of the file name in the Search Files field and click the button. The search will be carried out in all directories, no matter which folder is currently selected
- To transfer a media file to another file folder, drag and drop the media file to the desired file folder in the directory. You can also transfer multiple selected files using the drag-and-drop method.
- To create a new folder, first select the folder in which to create the new folder. Next, click Create a New Folder. Enter a name for the new folder and click Create.