Venus 1500 Learning Center

Using Your Software

If your equipment is working properly and you have a question on how to use the features of Venus 1500 software, we have multiple training resources and an extensive knowledge base available. You can also request a call back from one of our software trainers

Get Help Using Your Software

Updating Your Software

Need to update your version of Venus 1500? We recommend working with your local IT staff to ensure a smooth install. Confirm that your system meets all of the following criteria before downloading any new versions of Venus 1500.

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Self-guided Training

With the Venus 1500 self-guided training you can learn the software at your own pace. Simply follow the ten links for step-by-step instructions. Complete the steps to set up and operate your Venus 1500 control software.

Getting Started
Venus 1500 Hub
Inserting and Editing Text
Formatting Text

Working with Multimedia
Working with Objects
Transition Effects

Scheduling
Advanced OperationsRSS, Atom, or XML Feeds

Getting Started

How to get your Venus 1500 software up and running.

1. Launching Venus 1500 v4

2. Configuring a Display

3. Media Kit

4. Finding Help

5. Creating a New Presentation

6. Inserting and Deleting Layouts

7. Undo and Redo

8. Content Studio Zooming

9. Content Studio Shortcuts

Venus 1500 Hub

How to use the Venus 1500 software platform.

1. Home Tab - Overview

2. Content Tab - Overview

3. Changing Content Views

4. Schedule Tab - Overview

Inserting & Editing Text

How to use text in your display content.

1. Inserting a Text Box

2. Editing Text

3. Moving and Copying Text

4. Spell Check

5. Inserting Symbols and Special Characters

Formatting Text

How to format text in your display content.

1. Changing Font Type

2. Changing Font Size

3. Changing Font Color

4. Copy Formatting

5. True Type Font Features

Working with Multimedia

How to use graphics and videos in your display content.

1. Inserting Graphics Media Library

2. Venus 1500 Content Guide

3. Inserting Graphics From a File

4. Inserting Video Media Library

5. Inserting Video From a File

6. Editing Video Playback

7. Inserting Creative From Buy.Daktronics.com

8. Paging

Working with Objects

How to use objects in your display content.

1. Aligning and Ordering Objects

2. Layering Objects

3. Collecting Multiple Items to Move or Copy

Transition Effects

How to use transition effects in your display content.

1. Applying a Transition Effect

2. Modifying Transitions

Scheduling

How to schedule your display content.

1. Scheduling Continuous Mode

2. Schedule Mode

Advanced Operations

How to perform advanced operations for your display content.

1. Content Studio Options

2. Cropping Videos or Graphics

3. Cropping Video Duration

4. Scrolling Graphics

5. Batch Conversion

RSS, Atom or XML Feeds - GalaxyPro Series GP4 Display Only

How to create and edit a feed.

1. Inserting an RSS or Atom Feed - Ticker

2. Inserting an RSS or Atom Feed - Data List

3. Editing a Feed

4. Verifying a Feed

5. Configuring & Editing an XML Source

6. XML Exercise File

7. XML: Creating a Tabular Layout

Find More Free Training on the Venus 1500 Blog

The blog gives you additional tips and tricks for running your software. Learn about the best color and font practices to use on your display and get access to more tools and training options.

Venus 1500 Blog