This article provides instructions to install custom fonts on Appspace App driven devices.
Prerequisites
- A channel or sign using the custom font.
- Font file in .ttf or .woff format located on a web server, or remote location.
Install Custom Fonts via Device Tasks
Follow the instructions below to install your desired fonts on an Appspace App driven device using a task template in Device Tasks:
- Log in to the Appspace console.
- Click the ☰ Appspace menu, and then click Admin > Device Tasks.
- Click the Advanced Tasks tab, and Select the network the device is in.
- Click the Add button.
- In the Select Template window, select the ‘Appspace App : Install Font‘ task, and click Select. Ensure the device is listed under the Target Devices column.
- In the Common Parameters section of the Advanced Tasks Details page, enter in the font’s path and name in the parameter fields.
- In the Deploy To section, click the Add button.
- Select the desired device to install the font. To install the font on multiple devices, select the network, or player group. Click Select once done.
- Click Save to run the Advanced device task.
Install Custom Fonts Manually
Follow the instructions below to install custom fonts on an Appspace App driven device manually:
- Log in to the Appspace console.
- Click Devices from the ☰ Appspace menu.
- Select and click the desired device name link.
- In the Device Properties section, insert the following property and value:
- Click Save changes to load, and install the custom font onto the device.
- To ensure the custom font stays even after a restart, launch the Appspace App Device Menu on the device, and select Restart.
NoteIf the custom font is not displayed, select Resync or Reset Content from the Device Menu.