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Manage custom screens

Discover how to add, edit and delete custom screens in the CapiraMobile Staff Dashboard.

Overview

Custom screens are used to contain one or more buttons that link to other features or options within your app. For example, a custom screen called "Checkout" could contain buttons leading to the standard screens for Digital Library Card and Mobile Checkout. 

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Edit custom screen settings in CapiraMobile Staff Dashboard Custom screen in the corresponding CapiraMobile app

The editor for a Checkout custom screen in the CapiraMobile Staff Dashboard

  1. Edit the screen settings.
  2. Manage buttons.
  3. Add new buttons.
The corresponding Checkout custom screen in a CapiraMobile app with two buttons on it

Add a custom screen

 Note: A custom screen will not appear on the Welcome screen or elsewhere in your app until it is linked to with a Button.

  1. From the left navigation, under the Elements menu, select Screens > Add Screen.
  2. For the screen you want to add, enter the:
    • Screen Name - The name that will display for the screen in the dashboard. App users cannot see this field.
    • Description - Limited to three lines of text. This description is only visible in the CapiraMobile Staff Dashboard.
  3. Choose a layout style for the screen.

     Note: A vertical row layout will allow for longer button descriptions than a grid layout.

    • Vertical Row Layout - Buttons will display in a layout with one button per row.
    • Grid Layout - Buttons will display in a grid-style layout with two buttons per row.
  4. Click Add Screen.

Edit a custom screen

When you manage a previously created screen you can update the name and description of the screen, as well as manage any Buttons that appear on the screen.

  1. From the left navigation, under the Elements menu, select Screens > Manage Screens.
  2. Select Edit Buttons in the Action row for the screen you want to update.
  3. The screen settings display, allowing you to edit:
    • The Screen Name.
    • The Screen Description.
    • The Screen Layout (vertical or grid).
    • Add, edit or delete buttons. See Buttons for more information.
  4. Click Save Changes.

Delete a custom screen

 Note: If you delete a custom screen, you must individually delete any buttons linking to the screen from other screens where they appear. For more information, see delete a button.

  1. From the left navigation, under the Elements menu, select Screens > Manage Screens.
  2. In the Action row for the screen you want to remove, click the delete button (A square red button with a white trashcan icon inside).
  3. In the Delete dialog, confirm that you would like to remove the screen.