Maximizing Q-Play Efficiency: A Guide to SpotCountdown App Integration

How to use the SpotCountdown App

Tip. You can slow the video down under the gears in the right corner. 

Once you have created your series you can start adding useful Apps. The SpotCountdown App is a great way to keep track of your spot change times. The app can be used for several spots in a series and counts down until the next spot is displayed.

1. You will find the SpotCountdown App in the App menu under the cart icon.
Digital signage software interface showing templates and background options menu. Shopping cart icon highlighted.



2. Click the SpotCountdown icon to place a SpotCountdown item on your infoscreen.
Content management system with a sidebar showing various document and application icons.



3. By clicking on the SpotCountdown item, you activate it and get an App menu on the right side, with editing options.
Digital signage editing interface with selected content area and multimedia icons on the right.



4. You can change the size of the SpotCountdown item, on the button based on the size item. You can choose from 4 sizes.
User interface showing countdown app properties with size and color settings in a digital signage system.



5. You can also change the background color, or remove it completely on the button from the Background Color item.
You select the background color on the left side of the color picker and can turn on the transparency on the right side of the bar.
Save your settings and close the color picker by clicking Select.
Color selection tool displayed for background customization in a digital signage application.



6. At the top of the App menu you have the option to insert the SpotCountdown element on several spots at a time. When you click on the button from the Insert on multiple spots item, you will get a dialog box where you have the option to click the pages of where you want to view the SpotCountdown element.
Pages marked in green will display the SpotCountdown element. Finish with Save.
Once the setting is saved, you will be notified that the App will be displayed in several spots.
Digital signage spot selection dialog with 'Save' button highlighted.



7. You can also adjust the spot change time. First, select the spot you want to adjust the time on. You will find your spots in the bottom bar of the Q-Play editor.
Digital signage interface with a countdown timer added to the layout.



8. Click on the Gear at the top of the App menu. You now see your spot settings.
Settings panel in digital signage software showing spot properties and transition options.



9. Find the Display Time Point in seconds under the Transition box. You have two options for entering your spot change time. You can either click the button based on the item and select your time from the list. 
Alternatively, you can enter your spot change time, in seconds, manually in the field just before the button.
Digital signage editor with a countdown timer selected and spot transition settings open.



11. Save and send changes to your player by clicking Publish at the top of the page. You can always see what your series and changes will look like before publishing to the player, by clicking Preview just to the left of the Publish button.
Digital signage software interface with 'Preview' and 'Publish' buttons highlighted.








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