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This article will define all the different Channels and explain when to use them. 

What is an Channel?

Channel 

DefinitionNotes
ImageDisplays a single, static Image AssetImage Channels are typically used to display fixed logos or banners

Multimedia

Displays a Playlist of both Image and Video Assets, along with other media

Multimedia Channels are the most frequently used Channels.  Users use them to create a customized playlist of their media to be displayed.

Click here for an article on Multimedia Channels

Time ConditionCreate a schedule and display different Layouts based on the current date and time

Examples of common uses

  • Display 7 different Layouts on every day of the week (Monday to Sunday)
  • Display a breakfast menu until 10:30 am then a regular menu afterwards
  • Display happy hour specials only from 3 to 5 pm daily
  • Display a lunch menu until 4 pm then a dinner menu afterwards

Channel 

DefinitionNotes
Custom CodeUsed for custom contentOnly to be used by the Kuusoft Support Team

Multi Screen Layout

Displays a playlist of multiple Layouts set on a fixed timer

Examples of common uses

  • Display a playlist of Layouts that change every 15 minutes
WebsiteDisplays a single, static Web Page
WebScriptDisplays customized HTML and Web Scripts

Examples of common uses

Channel 

DefinitionNotes
Animated SlideshowDisplays a playlist of Image AssetsWe recommend using a Multimedia Channel / Multimedia Playlist instead

Video

Displays a playlist of Video Assets

We recommend using a Multimedia Channel / Multimedia Playlist instead

Create a new Channel

  1. Select Manage Channel located in the left menu



  2. Click on Create New Channel 



  3. Enter a Channel Name, Description and select your intended Channel Type in the drop-down menu 



  4. Select Continue to finish creating a new Channel

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