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Understanding commands page

The Command Page has three main sections for configuring and managing a command:

Section 1. Commands - Select Command

  • Turn Sound Off: Mutes the device.
  • Turn Sound On: Unmutes the device.
  • Restart CMS Application:
    • Restarts the CMS application on the device.
    • Useful for resolving stability issues from extended usage.
  • Turn Player UI Off: Turns off the media player UI, displaying a black screen and disabling operations on the Asta application.
  • Turn Player UI On: Reactivates the player UI, enabling operations on the Asta application.
  • Adjust Player Brightness: Allows setting the brightness percentage (0–100%) of the device.
  • Adjust Player Volume: Enables remote adjustment of the device’s volume percentage.
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Select the desired command and proceed to the next section.

Section 2: Scheduling – Set Posting Schedules

In this section, you can schedule the execution of commands at specific times.

  • Viewing the Calendar:
    • The scheduling interface provides a monthly calendar view to manage command schedules.
    • Navigate between months and years using the controls at the top-left corner of the calendar.
  • Adding a Schedule:
    • Set the Start Date and End Date:
      • Click on the input fields for Start Date and End Date, to select your preferred dates.
    • Set the Execution Time :
      • Click the Execute At field, to select the exact time for the command to run, and click OK.
    • The scheduled command will now appear in the calendar.
  • Inclusions and Exclusions:
    • Inclusions/Additions:
      • Add additional times for the command to execute within the Start and End Dates.
    • Exclusions:
      • Specify times to exclude from the default schedule.
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Section 3: Devices – Allocate Devices

This section lets you assign devices to execute the command.

  • Available Devices:
    • On the left side, view a list of available devices organized hierarchically in folders and files.
    • The footer displays the total number of available devices.
  • Selecting Devices:
    • Select individual devices by checking their boxes.
    • To select devices from a folder, click on the folder dropdown and choose the desired devices .
    • Add the selected devices to the Selected Deviceslist using the Add button.
  • Selected Devices:
    • This section shows the devices where the command will be executed.
    • Each device is listed with its Name and Path (relative file path).
  • Removing Devices:
    • Remove devices from the Selected Devices list using the Remove button.
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Navigating Between Sections

Use the navigation controls at the bottom-right of the screen:

  • Next: Move to the next section.
  • Previous: Return to the previous section.
  • Close: Exit the Command Page and return to the Commands List Page.

Finalizing and Executing Commands

After configuring the command, scheduling, and device allocation:

  • Click Save to save your configurations.
  • Click Publish to deploy the command to the selected devices.

Additional Tips for Commands

  • Organize Commands: Use folders to group commands for better management.
  • Check Device Status: Ensure devices are online to execute commands successfully.
  • Monitor Command Execution: Verify that commands are executed as scheduled by checking device logs.
  • Avoid Overlapping Commands: Schedule commands carefully to prevent conflicts.