How to Display and Rotate Multiple URLs, PDFs, PowerPoint presentations, Images with MAW Chrome Launcher

Displaying Single and Multiple URLs, PDFs, PowerPoint presentations, Images with MAW Chrome Launcher


Introduction


MAW Chrome Launcher, a custom-built Chromium-based browser, enables seamless display of content across multiple screens.
This guide will walk you through the steps to display single and multiple content types using the MAWi dashboard.


Displaying a Single URL


  1. Create a New Playlist:

    • In the MAWi dashboard, click on “Create New Playlist.”

    • Name your playlist (e.g., “MAWChrome Launcher Test”).

  2. Add a URL:

    • Click on “Add New Item.”

    • Select the “Add URL” tab.

    • Enter the desired URL.

    • From the “Open with...” dropdown, select “MAWChromeLauncher.”

    • Click “Save.”



  3. Finalize the Playlist:

    • Click “Finish” to save and close the playlist.

  4. Deploy the Playlist:

    • Drag and drop the playlist onto the desired screen(s) in the MAWi dashboard.

    • Right-click on the screen and select “Play” to start the playlist.



Displaying Multiple URLs Sequentially with MAW Chrome Launcher



MAW Chrome Launcher enables you to display multiple URLs in sequence across your digital signage screens.
With the latest update, you can also rotate between two items within each screen section, enhancing content variety.



Option 1: Displaying Multiple URLs Sequentially 


With the new feature, you can rotate between two different items within each section of a split screen. 
This is particularly useful for displaying alternating content such as multiple dashboards that requires refresh.

  1. Create a New Playlist:

    • In the MAWi dashboard, click on “Create New Playlist.”

    • Name your playlist appropriately (e.g., “Weekly Promotions”).

  2. Add Multiple URLs:

    • Click on “Add New Item.”

    • Select the “Add URL” tab.

    • Enter the first URL you wish to display.

    • Click on the Monitor Part icon to add an additional URL.

    • Set the time per item — this defines how long each item will be shown before rotating.

    • Click “Save.”






  3. Finalize the Playlist:

    • After adding all URLs, click “Finish” to save and close the playlist.

  4. Deploy the Playlist:

    • Drag and drop the playlist onto the desired screen(s) in the MAWi dashboard.

    • Right-click on the screen and select “Play” to start the playlist.




Option 2: Rotating multiple playlist Items


  1. Create a New Playlist:

    • In the MAWi dashboard, click on “Create New Playlist.”

    • Name your playlist appropriately (e.g., “Dual Content Rotation”).

  2. Add Rotating Items:

    • Click on “Add New Item.”

    • Select the “Add URL” tab.

    • Enter the first URL for the section.

    • Set the desired duration for this URL.

    • Check the “Add Another” box.

    • Click “Save.”

    • Repeat the above steps to add the second URL for the same section.




  3. Finalize and Deploy:

  4.  Click “Finish” to save the playlist.
  5. Drag and drop the playlist onto the desired screen(s) in the MAWi dashboard.
  6. Right-click on the screen and select “Play” to start the rotating content.


How to Automatically Refresh the Same URL at Set Intervals


To refresh a URL without closing and reopening it, simply reload it at the interval defined by the "Set Duration" value.
Follow the standard steps to add a URL to your playlist. Then, select “Add Another,” enter the same URL with identical settings, and click “Save.”

Alternatively, you can duplicate the same item in the playlist:



The same URL will appear twice in the item list.
Click “Finish” to complete the playlist — the content will now refresh automatically based on the duration you've set.