This guide explains how to create a countdown or clock layout in S.A.M., add presentation media, and configure when that content is active.

Before you begin

  • Sign in to S.A.M.
  • Have the presentation image, video, or other supported media file ready on your device or in your connected library.

Create the clock layout

1. Go to Layouts

From the left navigation menu, select Layouts.

S.A.M. navigation with the Layouts option highlighted

2. Create a new layout

On the Layouts page, select + New Layout.

Layouts page with the New Layout button highlighted

3. Choose the Clock template

Open the Layout Templates menu, select Clock, and choose the clock style you want to use.

New Layout page with Clock selected in the Layout Templates menu

4. Name and save the layout

In the Confirm layout creation window, enter a descriptive name in the Label field, then select Save.

Confirm layout creation window with the Label field and Save button highlighted

Add presentation content

5. Select the Presentation section

In the layout editor, select PRESENTATION from the panel on the right.

Layout editor with the Presentation section highlighted in the right panel

6. Select Content

Select + Content in the top menu bar.

Presentation editor with the Content button highlighted

7. Select the content type

In the Add Content window, choose the media type you want from the Content Type menu, such as Upload Image(s).

Add Content window showing media choices in the Content Type menu

8. Choose the file location

Select Your Device to upload a file from your computer. You can also choose Library or Dropbox when appropriate.

Add Content window with Your Device highlighted as the upload source

9. Save the uploaded content

After selecting the file, select the green Save button to attach it to the presentation section.

Add Content window with the green Save button highlighted

Configure the schedule

10. Open the scheduling options

Select the calendar icon next to the uploaded item to open its scheduling options.

Presentation content list with the calendar scheduling icon highlighted

11. Adjust the schedule and save

Choose the active days or schedule settings you need. To clear the day selection, select Select None. Then select the green SAVE button in the upper-right corner to finish.

Schedule settings with Select None and the Save button highlighted

Expected result

The new clock layout is saved with the selected presentation media attached and its schedule configured.

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