Configure VideoWall layouts using VWL Layout Editor.

  1. Click By Group and then select a group to configure a VideoWall layout.
  2. Click VWL Layout Manage > Setup > Create.

VWL Layout Editor will launch. Configure a VideoWall layout in the following order.

Setting layout type and number of devices

Set the layout type and number of horizontal and vertical display devices. Enter the items below and then click Create.

  • Layout types

    • Formal: Arrange devices in a square shape such as 2x2 and 3x4 to form a fixed video wall.
    • Informal: Customize the arrangement of devices to suit your preferences.
  • Number of Display Devices in the Horizontal Direction

    Enter the number of horizontal devices to form a VideoWall layout.

  • Number of Display Devices in the Vertical Direction

    Enter the number of vertical devices to form a VideoWall layout.

Note

Configuring layouts depends on the selected layout type. This user guide is described based on the Informal type.

Arranging display devices

Note

This step will not be available if you chose the the regular type for your layout.

  1. Select devices from the list and drag them into the editor section.
  2. Enter device IDs for each device and then click 02 to proceed with the next step.

1

Display the device ID on the relevant device screen.

2

Initialize the device ID for that device.

Adjusting device position

The device position can be finely adjusted using the tools on the screen. After position adjustment in detail, click 03 to proceed with the next step. Click Yes to save the VideoWall layout.

Available tools are as follows:

1
  • : Undo the last command to revert back to the previous state.
  • : Redo a command that has been undone.
  • : Align several devices based on desired alignment criteria.
  • : Automatically arrange devices to fit the grid.
  • : Display the ruler.
  • : Display the guides.
  • : Select the test pattern to display on the device.
  • : Preview the device with the layout applied.
2

Adjust the device position more precisely.

3

Zoom in or out the editor screen view. Use the slide bar to adjust the zoom level.

4
  • : Adjust the aspect ratio and position of the editor to fit the window to overview devices.
  • : Move the selected device.
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You can review the VWL Layout Editor version and the open source license information.