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Custom Menus

Custom menus let you create simplified, purpose-built menu screens for the touchscreen. Instead of exposing the full menu system, you can present end users with just the controls they need — buttons to trigger specific cues, presets, or other actions.

Custom menus are designed and configured in the Web UI, and displayed on the touchscreen for end-user operation. They are especially useful in lock-down mode, where the custom menu is the only interface available to non-admin users.

Managing Custom Menus

In the Web UI, go to Settings > Custom Menu (under Settings) to configure the menu structure, or Operation > Custom Menu to preview the menu.

Each menu item can be one of the following types:

TypeDescription
CuePlay a specific cue
PresetActivate a preset
SoundPlay a sound file
TimelineStart a timeline
Schedule ToggleToggle a schedule on or off
Stop PlaybackStop the currently playing item
Stop OutputStop all DMX output
Master DimmerControl the overall brightness level
Player ControlDisplay playback controls for the current item
SubmenuNavigate to a nested menu level

Menus support multiple levels (nested submenus), allowing you to organize controls hierarchically. For example, a top-level menu might have buttons for different rooms, each opening a submenu with scene options for that room.

Each menu item can be configured with:

  • Name — Display text on the button
  • Icon — Optional icon (supports small icons, useful for compact layouts)
  • Fade In / Fade Out — Override fade settings for the triggered item
  • Loop Count — Override loop settings
  • Confirm — Require a confirmation tap before executing the action

Visual Customization

  • Background color — Set a custom background color for the menu
  • Background image — Upload a custom background image (see Menu Background)
  • Header logo — Display a custom logo at the top of the menu
  • Glow state indicator — Active items glow to show their current state

Favorites

Items marked as favorites can appear on the dashboard alongside the custom menu for quick access.