Normal Kiosk operation

Once in kiosk mode, typical operation will flow as follows.

To operate the kiosk...

1Choose a design layout from prepared layouts in the left panel.

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2Enter a new name in the text field and press Enter.

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This text automatically replaces default text. By default, a maximum of 16 characters is allowed.

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3Click in design window and zoom in / out by the following means:

3Press 1 for actual size.

3Press 0 to show all.

3Use the mouse scroll wheel to zoom.

3Click Start Again to return to default view.

4Choose a thread color from the list of available colors.

You can switch layouts and colors as desired and text will be preserved.

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5When you are satisfied with the design, press a Send to Machine button. A separate button is present for each machine configured on the system.

6Press Start Again to create another design. The current design is automatically saved to the watching folder with a filename equal to text name.

Note: If the operator does not press Start Again but instead selects a new design layout, the new design overrides the current one, preserving any typed text.

7To exit kiosk mode altogether, press the lock icon. Normally you are prompted for a supervisor password.

Related topics...

3Set up machine connections

3Configuration options for supervisors