Adding New Content Player in Content Experience Builder

  1. Open Content Experience Builder
  2. Right-click on the folder/location where you want the new device. Select New Channel.
  3. On the properties pop-up:
    Properties popup for a new channel in CXB.

    1. Name: a name for your player
    2. Description: optional description of the player
    3. Platform: Select the platform for the player. Windows is selected by default.
    4. Deployment:
      1. Deployment ID: Use the computer name
      2. For Windows machines: Select the option “A server will manage the deployment”
        1. If you do not see this option, ensure your database settings are correct:
          1. Select Tools –> Application Settings
          2. On the Options tab, select all options and click OK:
            CXB application settings popup showing the Options tab open with all checkboxes selected.
          3. File –> Save
      3. For Android machines: Select the option “FWI Cloud”
    5. Scaling: Ensure that “Always show templates and content at their actual size” is selected.
    6. Optional:
      1. If adding an interactive touchscreen display, you can select the checkbox beside “Reset playlist if no activity for ______ (set amount of time). This will force the sign to “reset” to its original state after the selected amount of time.
    7. Click OK
  4. Your new player is now set up.
  5. Next, add a template and content