Blackboards

Purpose

The Blackboards Window provides a convenient way to configure information that will be communicated to the staff. Some common examples of Blackboards include Weekly Specials, Employee Meetings and Staff Sales Contests.

Restrictions

Blackboards are configurable to display at all or only selected Stations. The blackboard files must be stored in the \\Focus\C\Focus\Board folder. Editing Blackboards should be done at the file server. The Focus system will update all Stations when editing Blackboards. The file types that are displayed are .txt (Text files), .rtf (Rich text files), .jpg (Jpeg files) and .bmp (Bitmap files).

Note: The Blackboard dimensions are 530 pixels wide by 580 pixels high when using a resolution of 1024x768.

Hint: The Blackboard border may be hidden and no border displayed if a file containing the word “noborder” is set as the Top Image located in Miscellaneous > General > Screen Layout > Entry Screen > Top Image.

Accessing the Blackboards Window

While in Focus Setup, select Order Entry > Blackboards.

Figure 6.2 Blackboards Window

Figure 6.3 Blackboards Window Fields

Field	Description
Name	A unique name for each Blackboard, up to 15 alphanumeric characters.
File Name	The file to display on the Blackboard.
Active Days	Select the days that the Blackboard will be displayed.
Active	Turn this option on if the Blackboard should be displayed.
Stretch	Used to stretch a picture to fit the entire Blackboard.
# of Seconds	Enter the number of seconds that the Blackboard will remain on the screen.
Display Level	The Display Level for each Blackboard along with the Display Level set in Locations > Stations > Stations > Display Blackboards determine the Stations the Blackboard will appear.

Figure 6.3.1 Blackboards Window Commands

Command	Description
Close	Closes the Blackboards Window.
Save	Saves current changes.
Cancel	Cancels changes made prior to saving.