Autostart functionality
How to Set Up Auto-Start in ExaPlay
1. Introduction
ExaPlay's auto-start functionality is designed to automatically launch a specific show or presentation when the software starts, which is especially useful for installations that require consistent playback, like museum exhibits.
2. Saving Your Project
Begin by creating and arranging your timeline or queue list according to your exhibit needs.
Once you are satisfied with the setup, save your project. For example, name your project "Startup Now".
Use the small disk icon to save your project at any time, ensuring all changes are recorded.
3. Configuring Auto-Start
To set up your project to auto-start upon launching ExaPlay, navigate to the main menu at the top right of the interface.
Click on 'Settings', then locate and select the 'Startup' tab.
4. Setting Auto-Start Preferences
Within the Startup tab, you'll find options to configure how the software behaves at startup:
Choose the desired project to start automatically. This could be the timeline or any specific composition within your project.
Use the second option to define the current project as the startup project if you haven’t already set one.
Specify any particular composition within the project that you want to auto-start. Additionally, you can set a cue point and a delay for when the project should start playing.
5. Saving Startup Settings
After configuring your startup preferences, make sure to press 'Save' to apply the settings.
Upon saving, ExaPlay is configured to launch this project automatically the next time the software starts, ensuring your installation begins running without manual intervention.
6. Conclusion
With the auto-start feature set up, ExaPlay becomes a reliable tool for ensuring that your exhibits or presentations run smoothly and consistently, providing an automated, hassle-free experience for both operators and viewers.
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