igotcha:installation

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How to install iGotchaSignage

iGotchaSignage Manager with some logs
  • Get the zip file
    • Right-click ⇒ properties and check unlock 1)
  • Extract all content into a folder, usually Documents
  • Make a shortcut of iGotchaSignageManager.exe to the desktop
  • In Windows menu type run
  • In the run window type shell:startup 2)
  • Make a copy of the link in that folder
  • Run the application
  • Double click the iGotcha logo
  • Enter the iGotcha Server address
  • Enter your player ID
  • Wait for content to load
  • Get a FAT32 formatted SD card ( 32 Gb )
  • Copy the BrightSign Firmware file on it On the NAS
  • On Signage CMS, go to the settings of the player you want to set up
  • Enter the Serial number of the player in the field Brightsign serial
  • Set the Memory threshold override to 500Megs
  • Set the Override os type to BrightSign
  • Save and return to the settings tab
  • Under Override os type, select the latest version of the software
  • Save again

How to install Wayfinding

  • Installers are located at http://c.i-gotcha.com/wayfindr/ (Use WinSCP to access)
  • Starting from the version 2.0, any kiosks can use the identical version.
  • Electron auto-updater will look for the installer location and as soon as it finds a latest version, it'll automatically download, update and restart the application.
  • Unless we use Advanced Installer to package Wayfinding and Signage Player, like Lamar, we have to use a special version of Sigange.
  • The reason is that the electron builder doesn't allow us to change the installation path.
  • By default, Wayfinding will always be installed under C:/Users/[Username]/AppData/Local/Programs/wayfinder
  • Signage player has to be installed under C:/Users/[Username]/AppData/Roaming/iGotcha Media Inc/iGotchaSignage
  • Simon already created a version of Signage player for this purpose.
  • Make sure that Simon upload this version of player to Software Release section
  • After the initial installation, once you launch the application, a small configuration window will pop up.
  • You need to provide buildingId in order to fetch the list of kiosks.
  • Once you put a buildingId, press 'Load Building'
  • It'll enable the dropdown menu under 'Kiosk', which contains all the available kiosks under that building.
  • Choose a kiosk and press 'Submit'.
  • It'll load up configuration for that kiosk and the application will use that configuration.
  • If you want to change the kiosk, press Ctrl+O. It'll show the configuration menu.
How to get a buildingId from CMS
  • Login with the following credentials; username: admin@igotchamedia.com, pwd: 1g0tcha
  • On to right part of top navbar, you'll find one dropdown menu for project selection, and another for building selection.
  • Choose a project that you want (left dropdown), then choose a building (right dropdown)
  • Once you select a building, select 'Map' button on the left side of menu bar.
  • When you get to the Map section, check the URL. It should have the following format and you'll be able to find the buildingId

(http://igotchawayfinding.prod.i-gotcha.com/maps?building_id={randomly generated buildingId})

  • After setting up both iGS player and Wayfinding application, startup programs need to be configured.
  • Make sure that the both Wayfinding and iGS manager are registered under shell:startup.
  • Make sure that iGS manager is the one from AppData/Roaming, not from Program Files(x86) or any other locations.
  • Also, make sure to add the batch script to kill explorer (Ask Francis for more detail)

1)
This will remove Windows security popup
2)
Windows 10 only
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  • Last modified: 2023/08/11 12:19
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