Magic Layout: Design Layouts with AI
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Using Templates in the Layout Editor
SharePoint Playlist
Prioritization of Content Types
Branded Templates: Create and Manage Reusable Layout Designs
Branded Templates allow you to create <strong>ready-to-use, reusable layout designs</strong> that follow your company’s branding, colors, and style guidelines. They serve as a starting point for building layouts, making it easy for any team member, regardless of design skills, to produce professional, on-brand digital signage.
Advanced Settings and Scheduling Layouts in the Layout Editor
Advanced settings in Yodeck’s Layout Editor help you take your layouts beyond static designs. They allow you to <strong>automate when content plays</strong>, <strong>control what happens after it expires</strong>, and <strong>enhance viewer experience</strong> with features like <strong>background audio</strong>.
Locking Elements and Controlling Access in the Layout Editor
When multiple people work on your layouts, it’s important to keep your designs consistent and prevent accidental changes. The <strong>locking tools</strong> in Yodeck’s Layout Editor give you control over what can and cannot be edited, helping you protect brand assets, control content updates, and guide team workflows.
Working with Screen Sizes and Aspect Ratios in the Layout Editor
A well-designed layout should always look great on your screens without stretching, cropping, or leaving empty spaces. To achieve that, it’s essential to understand and configure the <strong>aspect ratio</strong> of your layout. Aspect ratio defines the <strong>shape</strong> of your layout and determines how content appears on your displays. Yodeck’s Layout Editor allows you to choose from predefined screen sizes or create <strong>custom ratios</strong> to perfectly match any display, from standard TVs to vertical kiosks or LED walls.
Editing and Customizing Content in the Layout Editor
Once you’ve created a layout, the next step is customizing it to match your message, brand, and visual style. The redesigned <strong>Yodeck Layout Editor</strong> gives you powerful tools to format text, style media, customize shapes, and manage multiple elements, all while staying simple and intuitive.
Getting Started with the Yodeck Layout Editor
The <strong>Yodeck Layout Editor</strong> is where you design the content that appears on your screens. It allows you to combine text, media, apps, playlists, and more into a single, visually engaging layout, all without needing design experience. With the redesigned Layout Editor, everything is now <strong>faster, more intuitive, and easier to use</strong>. The interface has been restructured to match modern design tools, so you can focus on creativity and efficiency.
Google Drive Playlist
With Yodeck's <strong>Google Drive Playlist</strong> feature, you can display images, videos, and documents from your Google Drive directly on your screens using a Yodeck Player. Once you've linked your Google Drive account, simply upload content to the designated folder, and the player will handle everything—no need to log into your Yodeck account or make additional changes. This is the easiest way to keep your digital signage content fresh and synced automatically from the cloud.
Playlists Introduction
Dropbox Playlist Introduction
Schedules Introduction
How do I display Dropbox content on my screen?
Do you provide Transition effects?
How do I set when things get displayed? How can I schedule what gets shown?
How do I display OneDrive content on my screen?
How can I add a layout inside a playlist?
How do I sync different regions in a Layout?
How to Create a Playlist
Playlist of Layouts
Sub-Playlists
Tag-Based Playlist
Dropbox Playlist
OneDrive Playlist
Interactive Playlist
How to Create a Playlist with Yodeck
How to Create a Layout
Lockable Layouts
How to create a Custom Ratio
Schedule content, example of display media on a specific time frame and the rest hours to turn the screen on
Schedule Content and Filler (Default) Content with example
How to Create a Schedule with Yodeck
Examples of Schedules
Yodeck’s <strong>Schedules</strong> feature gives you precise control over what content plays on your screens and exactly when it plays. Whether you need to turn off your screen during non-business hours, play special events, or manage overlapping content, <strong>Schedules </strong>make it easy to automate your digital signage. <br>Let’s explore some practical examples to see how Schedules work.
Schedules
A Schedule is a collection of one or more Events, and each Event tells your Player when and what to display. Users can view events displayed visually on a calendar at the center of the screen, while the list on the right side prioritizes them logically, determining their order in case of conflicts. The Event configuration allows you to select the Event type, choosing between displaying content or setting screen-off times. Moreover, you can choose the types of content to display and define the start and end dates and times for that content.