Interactive Actions¶
Interactive Actions allow you to add touch-screen interactivity to your layouts, enabling viewers to navigate between content by tapping or touching the screen.
Overview¶
With Interactive Actions, you can:
- Create touch-enabled navigation menus
- Link widgets to other layouts or URLs
- Build interactive kiosk experiences
- Trigger actions on specific events (touch, webhook, etc.)
Setting Up Actions¶
Adding an Action¶
- Select an element in the Layout Editor
- Open the Properties Panel
- Navigate to the Actions tab
- Click Add Action
Action Types¶
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Navigate to Layout | Switch to a different layout when triggered |
| Navigate to Widget | Jump to a specific widget within the layout |
| Previous | Go back to the previous layout/widget |
| Next | Move to the next item in sequence |
Trigger Types¶
| Trigger | Description |
|---|---|
| Touch/Click | Activated when the element is tapped |
| Webhook | Activated by an external webhook call |
Use Cases¶
Wayfinding Kiosk¶
Create a building directory where users can tap departments to see directions:
- Create a main menu layout with department buttons
- Create individual layouts for each department
- Add Navigate to Layout actions on each button
- Add Previous actions on sub-layouts to return to the menu
Interactive Menu Board¶
Build a restaurant menu where customers can browse categories:
- Design category buttons (Starters, Mains, Desserts)
- Link each to a detailed layout using Interactive Actions
- Add a "Back" button on each detail page
Info
Interactive Actions require a touch-enabled display or player device. On non-touch displays, actions can still be triggered via webhooks.