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Ticker (Scrolling text)

Published on: June 18, 2024
Last updated: June 21, 2025

The ticker is used to display short text information within a designated screen area. The text scrolls automatically in the specified direction.

Methods for Creating a Ticker Element​

In the IT-Screen web service, the Ticker element is created using the corresponding widget.

Two creation methods are available:​

1. Menu Library — button Create
2. Menu Karmiks — button Add Component → Create New

Creating a Ticker via Library​

Steps:

1. Go to the Library section → click Create
2. In the Create New Element form, select the type Text
3. After selection, the configuration fields will be displayed automatically

Create new element

4. Fill in the following fields:

  • Element name — user-friendly name, e.g.: “Ticker 1”
  • Text — message content, e.g.: “Attention! This is a sample ticker. Thank you.”
  • Font size — defined in pixels (px). Recommended default: 50px
  • Behavior — text animation options:
    • Move off screen — moves from the right edge beyond the left
    • Move to the edge screen — moves from right to left edge
    • Scroll between right and left edges — moves from one edge of the screen to the other
  • Speed — numeric value (higher = faster). Recommended default: 6
  • Font color and Background color — selected from palette; HEX codes allowed for corporate colors
  • Element tags and Description — optional parameters
  • Priority — used only for queue components. Default value: 5

5. Changes are instantly reflected in the preview window.

Create new element

6. Once completed, click Create

Library

The created element will appear in the Library. Default duration: 15 seconds. All parameters can be modified later.

Creating a Window for the Ticker​

A separate window is required to display the ticker, which overlays the main content. Rules are described here.

1. Typically, the window is placed at the bottom of the screen:

Windows

2. The preview window shows the placement:

Windows

3. The Z parameter is important — it defines the stacking order. A higher Z-value means the window will overlay others.

Windows

Creating a Karmik for the Ticker​

To broadcast the ticker, create a karmik (playlist). You can add an unlimited number of Ticker components. Rules are described here.

1. Assign all required tags. Use a separate window created specifically for the ticker. The karmik tag can be created or selected from existing ones.

Karmik

2. Additional parameters:

  • Duration — set based on text length, behavior type, and speed
  • Impressions per hour — defines display interval to avoid constant overlaying of main content

Karmik

3. The component can be edited at any time:

Editing

Broadcasting to a Physical Device (Karmik Subscription)​

Before broadcasting, ensure the device is connected to the IT-Screen network.

1. Go to the Devices section and subscribe the device to the desired karmik:

Devices

2. Result:

IT-Screen Ticker