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myViewBoard 2.0 overview
myViewBoard is a digital whiteboard designed for multiple operating systems (Windows, Android, iOS, and online). myViewBoard works best on a large touch display, such as Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs) like ViewBoard, but it can also run on non-interactive screens, such as a laptop screen, and be used with mouse clicks in place of touch interaction.
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Download, install, and update myViewBoard
This article outlines key details like system requirements and steps to download myViewBoard. System requirements Windows Recommended specifications Minimum requirements Specifications for devices interacting with myViewBoard 1 Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, version 21H2 2 and above Processor: Intel Core i7 x86 3 , 3.6 GHz or above
RAM: 1
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Signing in to myViewBoard
Sign-in panel. Sign in to myViewBoard to access all available features to your subscription tier. Signing in is easy—just use the same Google, Microsoft, Apple, or email account you used to register your myviewboard.com account. The sign-in panel appears at the bottom-right of the myViewBoard screen. If this panel is hidden, click to show the sign-
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myViewBoard settings
To change myViewBoard settings, press in the title bar (top-right of the screen). To configure even more settings affecting your myViewBoard experience, sign in to myviewboard.com and go to the FollowMe settings. User and technical settings Windows
User preferences
On first opening the settings window, you will see the User Preferences tab. User p
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myViewBoard preferences and pre-configurations
myViewBoard users can access app setting preferences from within the app, and preferences updated will save to that specific app instance. Additionally, users should be aware they can pre-configure certain settings and preferences after signing in to myviewboard.com. Settings configurable in Edit Account After signing in to myviewboard.com, users s
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myViewBoard interface overview
Windows myViewBoard for Windows user interface overview. Delete Android myViewBoard for Android user interface overview. Delete iOS myViewBoard for iOS user interface overview. Delete After opening myViewBoard, you will see the working area and toolbar icons. Additionally, the myViewBoard session information is at the upper-left corner and the myVie
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myViewBoard main toolbar
On this page, review the available tools within myViewBoard's main toolbar across all versions. Click tool icons to learn more. Overview of tools Windows Windows Toggle Click to hide the myViewBoard canvas while still having access to myViewBoard tools. By doing so, you can navigate your Windows OS and its apps while having the option to annotate on
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Floating toolbar
On this page, review all the available tools and features within myViewBoard's floating toolbar across all versions. Press tool icons to learn more. Windows Move toolbar Click/tap and drag to move the position of the toolbar anywhere on the canvas. ClassSwift Launch ClassSwift, a tool for creating interactive, push-and-respond content to enhance stu
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myViewBoard features comparison
This page compares the features available across myViewBoard versions, outlining the level of support of a given feature between each version. Windows Toggle button Windows Feature icon Supported before sign-in Delete Android Not supported Delete iOS Not supported Delete Wireless Presentation Windows Feature icon Supported after sign-in Access Wire
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Annotate the canvas
On this page, review available annotation tools within myViewBoard across all versions. Pen tools Use the Pen tool to draw freehand lines and shapes. Available pens vary between myViewBoard versions. Access pens by following these steps: Select the Pen tool in the main toolbar.
The default selection is the black marker.
Begin writing on the canvas i
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Magic Box full breakdown
The Magic Box provides a host of tools that enhance myViewBoard's interactivity. Use these tools to design presentations and lesson plans for more engaging delivery. The Magic Box is available in myViewBoard for Windows, Android, and iOS. Feature breakdown To access the Magic Box features, click the Magic Box icon on the main toolbar. Note that f
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Embedded Browser full feature breakdown
myViewBoard's Embedded Browser allows you to navigate the web right within the myViewBoard canvas. This built-in web browser allows myViewBoard host to access to internet sites without leaving the myViewBoard app. Basic web navigation Window controls Close Close the browser. Note that this closes all the tabs in the browser. Maximize Sets the brows
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Background Management
The Background Management feature allows users to customize myViewBoard canvas backgrounds. Press at the bottom-left of the screen to browse a variety of background options. Users can import images from local and cloud storage, use ViewSonic Originals backgrounds, or simply set a solid color background to the current canvas or to all canvas pages.
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Save a lesson
To save a new lesson or save progress on a previously saved file, simply do so using File Manager. When you are ready to save, open File Manager and Save or Save as . Lesson materials can only be saved in OLF file format. View the full steps and learn more about File Manager. NOTICE TO WINDOWS 11 USERS When saving lesson materials through File Manag
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Import presentation files
When importing PPTX files in all versions of myViewBoard, myViewBoard will load your saved slide layouts and their objects so that you can continue editing your presentation and deliver lessons within myViewBoard. Steps to convert The steps required are the same as for importing document files: Access cloud or local files through the Magic Box .
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Open and import lesson materials
myViewBoard provides educators various ways to open or import files into their session. To open files, users can go to File Manager > Open to browse files within their device's local drive. With the Import Files feature within Magic Box, users can browse local and cloud drives to bring existing lesson materials into a lesson currently being work
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Present Mode
Present Mode is a myViewBoard feature that allows the host to switch between Prepare mode and Present mode to display the content in full screen with the title bar hidden (and the Windows taskbar in the Windows version), allowing for maximum use of your display's screen area. When switching to Present Mode, the following changes to your screen will
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Screen Capture full breakdown
The Screen Capture tool allows a host to take a screenshot, record the screen, record audio, and live stream the screen. Screen Capture features vary depending on myViewBoard version. Taking a screenshot Screenshot options Windows Capture the entire screen Capture the entire canvas area. Capture a freehand region Draw the area to capture. Make sure
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Wireless Presentation setup
Wireless Presentation allows a myViewBoard host to share their screen and audio, as well as receive others' screens and audio feeds. PREREQUISITES FOR WIRELESS PRESENTATION Make sure the following requirements have been met on the devices to send or receive a screen: Users must be signed in to myViewBoard to enable Wireless Presentation.
Users must
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Live streaming a session
You can use the Screen Capture tool to broadcast your screen to selected streaming services. The Live-streaming functionality is available in myViewBoard for Windows and myViewBoard for Android. Supported streaming services YouTube Stream URL: rtmps://a.rtmps.youtube.com/live2 How to Live-stream on YouTube Facebook Live Stream URL: rtmps://live-api-
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Camera feed in class
The Camera tool, found in the Magic Box, allows teachers to connect an external camera device to enhance lessons by focusing on physical materials while delivering a lesson through myViewBoard. This tool can be especially useful in Math and Science classes or any class where a teacher has physical materials they will interact with. To learn more abo
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Live Captions overview
Live Captions is a myViewBoard assistive feature that creates live captions for an audience. This can be useful for those who are hard of hearing or when environments can be noisy. It's also a great option in foreign language classes. This feature is available to entities only by request. For entities who would like to make Live Captions available,
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Split screen app (ViewBoard only)
This article will give you a quick overview on how to use myViewBoard in split screen mode through the Split Screen app on a ViewBoard. DEVICE AND FIRMWARE VERSION SUPPPORT Before continuing, be aware that the Split Screen app is currently only supported on IFP50-5, IFP33, and IFP105S devices.
In addition, ensure your IFP50-5's firmware is up-to-dat
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Share myViewBoard session
By having students join a myViewBoard session with their devices, they can participate in your lesson in the following ways: Answer a Pop Quiz with free responses.
Join a Polls session and respond to questions while a teacher is proctoring (myViewBoard for Windows-only).
Use Throw to send files to the myViewBoard host, who can open these files at an
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Throw, Pop Quiz & Polls for engagement
Throw, Pop Quiz, and Polls are tools within the Magic Box for classroom engagement during a myViewBoard session. Each tool allows students to interact with the session through their devices. Please note, Polls is an exclusive tool to the Windows version of myViewBoard. With Throw , students can share images, videos, and other document files to a myV
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Participate Mode
Participate Mode is an exclusive feature in the Windows version of myViewBoard. This feature divides the myViewBoard into multiple smaller myViewBoards with independent pens and eraser tools, allowing several users to draw in their own myViewBoards side-by-side. Access Participate Mode Participate Mode divides the myViewBoard surface into up to six
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Share lesson materials
When teachers have concluded delivering a lesson with myViewBoard, they have a couple different options to share lesson materials with the class. Export lesson to a different file format If you wish to export the result of your lesson materials into a non-OLF file format, use the Export feature within File Manager. This option is suitable for educat
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Move, resize and rotate objects
This article will show several options available to move, rotate, and resize objects on the myViewBoard canvas. Learn how to adjust the position, angle, and size of objects in all versions of myViewBoard. The following instructions apply to finger touch interactions. Move objects Press-hold a desired object with one finger (or two).
Drag the object
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Stylus support in myViewBoard
myViewBoard supports ViewSonic stylus use for a more interactive experience when creating content or delivering a lesson. For customers of certain models of ViewBoards, ViewSonic stylus pens are included. For iPad users, Apple Pencil and other Bluetooth styluses are supported. Using a ViewBoard stylus Depending on the model of ViewBoard purchased, y
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Keyboard Shortcuts (Windows only)
Save time when using myViewBoard Windows version by making use of keyboard shortcuts. General hotkeys for tools and navigation Keys Actions P Pens Press twice to open a submenu with more pen tools. SPACE Select Tool Press to switch to the select tool, which allows you to select and move or edit objects. S Shapes and Lines Press to enable a shape dra
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Floating toolbar shortcut tray (Windows-only)
The Floating Toolbar features a shortcut tray that allows users to store and quickly access their most frequently used tools in a conveniently accessible location. The shortcut tray is available in the Floating Toolbar only after the user signs in. The tools stored in the shortcut tray will be saved and appear every time you sign in across different
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Reset lesson (iOS-only)
The user can reset all the changes made in a saved myViewBoard session by using the Reset lesson function. For this feature to be available, the user must save the session file first. After resetting a lesson, the session will revert back to its most recent saved state. This is a convenient tool for teachers who have a reusable lesson material they
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Record App (Android-only)
Record is a free screen recording app for Android devices. It can be used independently or in conjunction with myViewBoard for Android to record and store the sessions for future use. Presenters can utilize this tool to have a copy of their presentations for the audiences, or save for later review. It is a simple and easy-to-use application that he
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myViewBoard Live (Android-only)
Live is a livestreaming app for Android devices. It can be used independently or in conjunction with the myViewBoard for Android to livestream sessions to different streaming services as Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and Workplace. Download Live App myViewBoard Live is available through a direct download link for the APK file here. System requirement
