# Autostart functionality {% embed url="" %} **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.