PS: Creating Splash Screen Messages

The Hook: Use this workflow to broadcast announcements and information to users via the dashboard Splash Screen widget.

 

Prerequisites:

• Requires Corporate Admin permissions.
• Note: Users must have the Splash Screen Widget added to their default dashboard to view these messages.

 

The Steps:

1. Navigate to Admin Menu > Administrative Tools.
2. Select Splash Message Screen.
3. Click the Add (+) icon at the bottom of the screen.
4. Enter a Subject for the new line item.
5. Click the Edit (pencil) icon to type the detailed message, then click the Green Checkmark to accept.
6. (Optional) Enter a Border Color or Text Color to highlight the message.
   • Note: You can use standard color names (e.g., "red", "blue") or hex codes.
7. Click the Save icon to publish the message.

 

The Result:

• Success: The new message appears in the Splash Screen widget on user dashboards.

 

Troubleshooting & Common Scenarios:

• Deleting Messages: To remove a message, click the Delete (trash can) icon next to the appropriate line, then click Save to confirm.
• Changing Display Order: Enter a number in the Sort Column to control the order of messages. By default, the newest messages appear at the top.
• Color Reference: Valid text inputs for colors include: aqua, black, blue, fuchsia, gray, green, lime, maroon, navy, olive, purple, red, silver, teal, white, and yellow.
• Widget Visibility: If a user reports they cannot see the message, verify that their dashboard settings include the Splash Screen widget (set to view the last 3, 5, or 10 messages).