4.4-Getting Started

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Sept 12, 2016

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View this tutorial video to get an overview of using BrightAuthor.

If you're new to BrightAuthor, follow the below steps to get started.

Step 1: Install BrightAuthor

Download the latest software and install it on your PC:

  1. Go to the BrightSign Downloads page.
  2. Locate the model series of your player.
  3. Click the BrightAuthor link to download the current official release of BrightAuthor. To download a beta release (if there currently is one), click the More Downloads link and select the Beta Release of BrightAuthor.
  4. Unzip the contents of the downloaded .zip file.
  5. Double-click the setup .exe file to begin the installation.
  6. Follow the onscreen instructions to install BrightAuthor on your PC.

Note

BrightAuthor requires the latest version of Microsoft .Net Framework. If this component is not already on your PC, BrightAuthor installs it during the installation. However, if BrightAuthor needs to install Microsoft .Net Framework, the installation may take up to 45 minutes to complete and you may need to restart your PC to complete the installation process.

Step 2: Launch BrightAuthor

  1. Double-click the BrightAuthor icon on your desktop.
  2. (Optional) If prompted, sign in to BrightSign Network (account required). See the BrightSign Network publishing instructions for more details.

Step 3: Set up your BrightSign player

  1. Depending on how you want to publish your presentations, create the appropriate setup files for your BrightSign player.
  2. Insert an SD card or USB flash drive containing the setup files into the player.
  3. Connect your player to a display and power it on.

Step 4: Add your Content

BrightAuthor presentations can include video, audio, image, and HTML files. See the following links to learn more about supported content types:

Step 5: Create your Presentations

Now you’re ready to start using BrightAuthor to create presentations. To get started, create a simple full-screen presentation. You can then go on to create more complex multi-zone and interactive presentations.

Step 6: Publish your Presentations

After creating presentations, use one of the publishing options to deliver them to your BrightSign players.