Guide to Using MAW Chrome Launcher with Hot Folders for Dynamic Content Updates
Introduction
The MAW Chrome Launcher allows for playing content directly from a hot folder that updates automatically when a new file is added.
This folder can be stored locally or shared over a network.
The MAW Chrome Launcher application supports various file types, including JPEG, PNG, WEBP, WEBM, PDF, and HTML.
Using MAW Chrome Launcher to Play Files from a Local Folder
1. Select 'Create a new playlist'.
2. Enter a name for your playlist and click 'Add new item'.
3. Click on the 'Local' tab:
4. Under the Agent's location, select MAW Chrome Launcher as the Application:
5. In the Custom Parameters section, input the name of the folder containing the files to be displayed:
6. Save the playlist item, click 'Finish', and configure the playlist to display on your screen.
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