Before a message can be scheduled, it must first be created. To create a new message click on the Messages tab to start creating your message.

Pick a Zone

Select a zone from the top of the page, zones corelate to the zones used in the layout currently published to a program on the site. Some zones may not be set up for your screen. Ask your network manager about which zone(s) you should be using. For example in the image below, Zone B has been selected.

Create a New Message

Once you have selected the zone, click the new message icon.

Pick a Template

Choose a template that best suits the type of message you would like to show on the screen. Every template has different options for styles, images, text, and formatting. Click on the templates to preview what they look like and view which options are available for that template. Click "Next" once a template is selected.

Editing the Message

Depending on selected template, the options for customizing your message will vary. Editing messages are limited in their functionality compared to the template editor.  Only basic features like images and text can be edited here. 

Pages

Most templates are a single page, but some may be more. Located in the top center of the editor is the pages and play message buttons. Click the triangle play icon to preview the message.

Editing Text

For example, continue by clicking on the main text area.

Although not all text in a template is editable, if it is, click a text area to see what formatting options are available. The properties area shows the available options for the element.
Text can be added by typing in the desired text. Highlight the text to apply formatting options to the selected text. Change the font properties, such as font type, font size, formatting (bold, italics or underline) and font color. Bulleted lists are also available as a text formatting option. Alignment properties can also be modified. The text editor is reminiscent of typical text editors that most people already have experience with.

Editing Images

Some image elements within the template may be editable. Some image elements will allow you to upload an image to replace the existing image or an alternate image can be chosen from the selection box. Some images in templates cannot be changed, however, as they are part of the template. Click on an image element to see what options are available for the image.
If there are selectable images for the image element, they will be available in the image properties area.

If the image element has the option to upload a new image, the Add New icon will become available. A new image can then uploaded into the image element. Images can also be cropped and the positioning could also be changed. For even more options left click when hovering over the image.

Data Sheets

Inputs in the template can be altered through the "Data Sheets" tab change the information in the data sheet to alter the output of the message.

Details

The details tab is where the final details of the message can be modified. Such as the name, description keywords, and duration. The name of the template is also shown here and so is a preview of the message.

Start by creating a name for your message. Add a name by entering it in the Name field. Continue editing your message by adding the information to the fields in the customize area below.

The duration is the length of time the message will show on the screen. Every message will have a default minimum duration of 30 seconds. Set the duration as desired. If the template has multiple pages, the duration will only apply to the last page of the message.

While creating your message, it is helpful to preview your message before you save it. With the exception of the size of the message in the preview, the message will look exactly the same on your screen as it does in the preview

Once you have created a message that you are happy with, it must be saved before it can be scheduled on your screen.