Upload files and transfer to devices

Transfer files to devices from Manager by first uploading devices and then sending them from a device list. These same files can also be used in media broadcasts.

Upload files to Manager

Transfer files to devices from Manager by first uploading devices and then sending them from a device list.

1. Press  Resources and then  Files on the left-side menu.
2. On loading the Files page, you will see files previously uploaded and the amount of space used so far.
3. Press to upload a new file from your device. Simply drag and drop your desired file or press Browse files.

Folder organization in Files

Additionally, files can be organized into folders .

1. On the Files page, select Create new older .
2. Name the folder and select Create.
3. Double press the folder you just created to open it.

Other folder options:

• View folder options by pressing .
• On any previously uploaded file, press  and have the option to Move a file into another folder.

Transfer files to devices

Transfer files to devices from Manager by first uploading devices and then sending them from a device list.

1. Go to the  All Devices panel.
2. Locate your desired Advanced devices.
   Option: Filter to an Advanced device-only view by pressing .
3. Check that the device is online (indicated by a green circle under Status).
4. Press the checkbox for the devices to which you wish to send your selected files.
5. Press the File button  in the toolbar above the device list.
6. Select the files you wish to transfer.
7. Press OK.

User has selected an advanced device from the device list and has the files button available in the main toolbar.

Locating files on your ViewBoard

1. Go to the device's homepage.
2. Locate the Folders icon  within the app tray and tap it.
3. Locate the Local storage folder and tap it.
4. Locate the Downloads folder and tap it.
5. Here, you will find the transferred file.

Uploading PPTX files

If you would like to prepare PPTX files to be broadcast at a later time, you can upload PPTX files at any time to Manager using the instructions above.

After the file is uploaded, the following options are available for broadcasting after:

• Convert the PPTX file into a playlist so it's ready for a playlist broadcast at a later time.
• Broadcast a PPTX through the Broadcast feature in a device list.