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Machine Setup: Advertising Guide
Machine Setup: Advertising Guide

How to set up welcome screen and top-banner advertisements on VapeTM Software

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Written by Michael Davis
Updated over 2 months ago

Simplified Step-by-Step Instructions for Setting Up Ads

Step 1: Create a Machine Group

  1. Navigate to User MachinesMachine Groups.

  2. Click +Add in the top-left corner (blue button).

  3. Enter a group name.

  4. Select the machine numbers you want to assign the same ads to.Note: Only machine numbers may be displayed. To associate names with machine numbers:Exit to the Machine List section.Assign machine names to their respective numbers.

  5. Click Confirm (bottom-right).

Step 2: Upload Ads to the Gallery

  1. Log in and go to AdvertisingAd Gallery.

  2. Click +Add (blue button, top-left).

  3. Choose:Image Ads for pictures.Video Ads for videos.

  4. Click the +Sign and upload your image or video.

  5. Set the Display Location:“Screen Top Advertisement” (top banner): Use image size 1080 x 441.“Screen Saver Advertisement” (welcome screen): Use image size 1080 x 1920.File Size Limits: Images (<3 MB), Videos (<100 MB).

  6. Input details (optional):Picture Address: Leave unchanged (auto-populated).Advertiser Name: Leave blank or add text.Ad Cost: Optional input.Start Time: Select today or a future date.End Time: Use a long-term date (e.g., 2035).Ad Notes: Optional text.

  7. Click Confirm.

Step 3: Assign Ads to a Group

  1. Go to Ad Group (below Ad Gallery).

  2. Click +Add (blue button, top-left).

  3. Enter a group name and optional Ad Notes.

  4. Assign ads to the group:Locate the group you created.Click Ad Configuration (orange button).Under Whether to Add, select "Non-Added Ads List."Select Display Location:Screen Saver Advertisement.Screen Top Advertisement.Choose the ads you want by clicking the checkbox.Click Add (bottom-right).Confirm the pop-up.

  5. Click Cancel (bottom-right) to exit.

Step 4: Link Ads to Machine Groups

  1. Go to Equipment Ads (below Ad Group).

  2. Click +Add (blue button, top-left).

  3. Select the Ad Group you created in Step 3.

  4. Select the Machine Group you created in Step 1.

  5. Confirm your selections.

Step 5: Enabling Welcome and Top-Banner at Machine Level

  1. Access Machine Settings

    • Go to Machine List and click Machine Config for the machine you wish to enable.

  2. Enable Welcome Screen Ads

    • Set Screen Saver AD Switch to Yes if you want a Welcome Screen.

  3. Enable Top Ad Banners

    • Set Top Advertising Switch to Yes for top-banner ads.

    • Optional: If you have multiple banners:

      • Enable Circulation Setting by selecting Yes.

      • Specify the display duration (in seconds) for each banner under Top Image Advertisement Circulation Event Settings.

  4. Save Changes

    • Click Confirm (bottom-right).

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