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Build a Layout

A Layout places content in fixed areas on a canvas. Use one to combine, for example, a notice, a live schedule, and a Playlist zone on one screen. You can use a published Layout as fullscreen content or add it to a Playlist.

Create a Layout

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  1. Open Presentations > Layouts, then select Create layout.
  2. Enter a name, choose a canvas size such as Full HD landscape, Full HD portrait, 4K landscape, or 4K portrait, and select Blank canvas or Announcement as the starting point.
  3. Add content from the Media, Widgets, and Playlists sections. Select Browse media library, Browse apps, or Browse playlists, then add an item to the canvas. You can also add text and shapes from Elements.
  4. Arrange and resize layers on the canvas. Select a layer to edit its settings in the inspector.
  5. Select Preview to check the current Layout, then select Publish or Submit for review.

The Media picker can also upload an image or video; it is added to the Media library. A Playlist zone loops its Playlist independently inside the Layout. It needs a Playlist with playable content.

Show changing values in text

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Select a text layer and set Content mode to Dynamic field. Choose a Data Source and field, then set a format and optional fallback text. The Layout can bind text directly to one field; use a Widget when you need to display a repeating list of records. See Data Sources and Widgets.

Limits to plan for

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Tilecast allows only one visible video-capable placement or Playlist zone in a Layout, and only one placement or zone that emits audio. A Playlist zone runs independently, so don’t add another video or audio source that would exceed those limits.

Layout edits remain a draft until you publish or submit them for review. Playlists can only use a published Layout, so an unpublished Layout edit doesn’t change what is available for playback. Publish the Layout when the new version is ready.

Next steps

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