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Use the DataLink feature to create dynamic content containing elements that change in real time. Map general media files added to MagicInfo Server or external data collected on the DataLink server to this dynamic content.

Note

DataLink is a web-based application that collects external data at a specified interval and sends data to MagicInfo Player so that the player can play dynamic content. Refer to the MagicInfo DataLink user guide for details on DataLink.

Creating DataLink templates


Use Web Author to create a DataLink template.

  1. Add elements to a content page.

    Note

    The DataLink feature is only compatible with image, video and text elements.

  2. Select an element to which to apply the DataLink feature, and click  from the element editor toolbar. You can also select multiple elements at the same time.
    The element displays the  icon.

  3. With the element selected, configure specific settings.

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    Select multiple DataLink elements, and group or ungroup them.

    Configure DataLink setting.

    • Transition Duration: Set intervals to update DataLink elements.
    • Sync Data: Select whether to sync data.
    • Keep Previous Data: Select whether to maintain previous data.


  4. After configuring required settings, click .
  5. Configure save details and click Save and Create DLK.
    The content is saved as a DataLink template.

Editing DataLink templates

Import and edit a saved DataLink template.

  1. Click  on the Web Author screen.
  2. Click the Datalink Template tab.

  3. Select a template and click Edit LFT.
  4. Edit the DataLink template, using the same method to create a DataLink template.

Creating DLK content files


Use a DataLink template to create DLK content to distribute to MagicInfo Player. DLK content can be created either by adding a media file or text or by importing saved DataLink Server settings.

Importing DataLink templates

Import a DataLink template in order to create DLK content.

Note

For details on how to create DataLink templates, refer to ► DataLink 설정하기

  1. Click  on the Web Author screen.
  2. Click the Datalink Template tab.

  3. Select a template and click Create DLK.
    The DLK content creation page appears.

Creating DLK content by manually entering data

  1. Import a DataLink template.
  2. Select a DataLink element.
    The DataLink management window appears.

  3. To add data, click .
  4. Select Direct Input and click Add.

  5. Enter details and click Save.

    TextEnter text.
    Tag

    Add a tag to the text, if required. Select a tag from the tag list and click Save. It is possible to select more than one tag.

    Note

    • A content file with a tag plays only on a device that has the same tag.
    • To assign a tag to text, first make sure the tag is saved on the MagicInfo Server. For details on adding tags, refer to ► Managing tags
    • For details on using tags, refer to ► Configuring tag settings
    Tag MatchTypeSet matching conditions if more than one tag is assigned.


  6. After configuring required settings, click .
  7. Configure save details and click Save.
    The content is saved as DLK content.

Creating a DLK file in conjunction with DataLink Server

Create a DLK content file by mapping data, saved in DataLink Server, to a DLK template.

Creating a DLK file in conjunction with DataLink Server

To create a DLK content file in conjunction with DataLink Server, make sure to connect MagicInfo Server to DataLink Server. For details, refer to ► Managing external servers

Media slide elements

It is not possible to map DataLink Server data to media slide elements.

  1. Import a DataLink template.
  2. Select a DataLink element.
    The DataLink management window appears.

  3. To add data, click .
  4. Select Link Data and click Add.

  5. Enter details and click Save.

    Select Data

    Select a DataLink table saved in DataLink Server. In the DataLink table, select data items to use and click Save.

    Tag

    Add tags to the data items, if required. Select a tag from the tag list and click Save. It is possible to select more than one tag.

    Note

    • A content file with a tag plays only on a device that has the same tag.
    • To assign tags to data items, first make sure the tags are saved on the MagicInfo Server. For details on adding tags, refer to ► Managing tags
    DataLink tags

    Add DataLink tags. To add a DataLink tag, select a column from the DataLink table and click OK. For details on using tags, refer to ► Using tags

    Conversion Table

    Using a data substitution table, replace any data in the DataLink table with text, images or videos. In the Select Conversion Table window, select a target for substitution and click OK.

    Tag MatchTypeSet matching conditions if more than one tag is assigned.


  6. After configuring required settings, click .
  7. Configure save details and click Save.
    The content is saved as DLK content.
  1. Import a DataLink template or DLK content.
  2. Select a DataLink element.
    The DataLink management window appears.
  3. Manage DataLink, using the following menu items:

    1Set intervals to update DataLink elements.
    2
    • To delete added data, hover the mouse pointer over the data item to delete and click .
    • To edit added data, hover the mouse pointer over the data item to edit and click .
    3Add data.

Editing DLK content

Import and edit saved DLK content.

  1. Click  on the Web Author screen.
  2. Click the Datalink Content tab.

  3. Select a content file and click Open.
  4. Edit the DLK content, using the same method to create DLK content.