Specifications

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Ad hoc Content
The first of these is the default, but by clicking the button against the second option, you give Ad hoc users the ability to
control which streaming TV channel or radio station is shown on their display.
Ad hoc content can be created using either Automatic or Manual modes. Automatic is quick and easy, but gives you
greater control and flexibility. See Automatic and Manual Ad hoc Modes above.
Converting an Existing Design to Ad hoc Content
The iCOMPEL gives users the flexibility to create Ad hoc content while Layouts are being created, or afterwards when the
design has been completed. To create Ad hoc content in an existing design, the process is the same as in each case
above.
As Automatic Ad hoc is the default setting, you will need to switch this feature off when working with an existing design.
See Automatic and Manual Ad hoc Modes above.
Creating Ad hoc Pages
These are the web interface pages that are seen by Ad hoc users on their Home screen when they log on. Ad hoc users do
not have access to any other pages in the iCOMPEL user interface, only to the Ad hoc pages that you create for them.
These pages display the text fields that they are allowed to change, or the commands they are allowed to issue. To create
Ad hoc pages:
1. Click on Media in the Menu bar, select Design Pages from the drop down menu, and then go to Manage Ad hoc
Pages.
2. Click on the Add Page tab, and enter a name for the page. This should be sufficiently descriptive so your Ad hoc users
can easily identify it.
3. Click Add.
4. Select the new page from the alphabetical list. Click Add, and the Add Item tab is preselected.
5. Click in the box and select the item required from the drop down options.
6. Repeat this procedure for all the items required for the page.
7. Select the Properties tab and add any instructions for Ad hoc users in the User Guidance Message text field.
8. Select which users will be allowed access.
9. Click Save Changes.
Adding Ad hoc Items to a Playlist
1. Click on Playlists and select the Layout and Zone where you want to add the file.
2. Click on the Specials tab.
3. Select an Ad hoc item from one of the drop down lists, ensuring that the box next to it is checked, which designates it
Ad hoc.
4. Click Add to insert the item and it will be displayed in the list of items in the new Playlist.