BAconnected Feature FAQ

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Last updated: Dec 06, 2024
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Is BrightWallâ„¢ supported in BrightAuthor:connected?

BrightWallâ„¢ for BrightAuthor:connected is on the roadmap but has not yet been implemented. We have improved video wall creation tools in BrightAuthor:connected, and you can find that information at Create a VideoWall

BrightWall™ is available for use in BrightAuthor versions 3.8.0.x or later. 

Can I use a custom splash screen in BrightAuthor:connected?

Custom splash screens are not available in the current version of BrightAuthor:connected. To use a custom splash screen, use BrightAuthor. 

Is Geofencing available in BrightAuthor:connected?

Yes. Geofencing is available as of version 1.32.0 of BrightAuthor:connected. To use Geofencing on a BrightSign player with BrightAuthor, see this How-to. 

Can you overlay text or images on video in BrightAuthor:connected?

Yes. All BrightSign players (except the HD600) support this.

  • Image files that are displayed in a Video or Image or Image zone will automatically display over video zones. 

  • Use a Live Text State to layer text over a video in an Image or Video or Image zone (it cannot be used in a Ticker zone). The Live Text State also lets you switch between one or more text fields with background images.

  • You can layer text over an image by placing a Ticker Zone over an Image zone.

Can BrightAuthor:connected presentations display static or scrolling text, and/or RSS feeds?

Text and RSS can be displayed as static, animated, or scrolling text within a Ticker Zone. The video in the linked page provides a tutorial on this and other methods of displaying text. This feature is also available in BrightScript via the roTextWidget object and JavaScript via the BSTicker object.

How do I create a playlist in BrightAuthor:connected?

See this page for information on how to build a basic non-interactive playlist or an interactive playlist.

How does shuffling work in BrightAuthor:connected Media Lists?

If you enable the Shuffle playback option in a Media List State, the playlist will shuffle upon entering the media list state when it’s at the beginning of the list. If you are manually advancing through a media list using interactive input, then the playlist shuffles the Media List when it reaches the end of the list. It is also possible to advance to the next file in the list.

The Media List state is only available for use in an Interactive presentation.

Can I ignore input (e.g. buttons) in my interactive playlist?

In a BrightAuthor:connected Interactive playlist all input is automatically ignored unless it is manually defined in BrightAuthor:connected. For an example of how to define input, see Create GPIO Input in BA:connected.