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Changing Whiteboard mode settings

You can change the default style, layout, ink and saved file format used in Whiteboard mode. You can also change how often Whiteboard files are saved automatically or you can disable the auto-save and recovery feature.

ClosedTo change Whiteboard mode settings

  1. Open the SMART Meeting Pro Settings dialog box (see Accessing SMART Meeting Pro Settings).

  2. Press the Whiteboard tab.

  3. Change settings:

    Control

    Procedure

    Notes (if any)

    Default whiteboard style

    Select Unbound Whiteboard to present pages in Unbound Workspace.

    OR

    Select Classic Whiteboard to present pages in Classic Workspace.

    In Unbound Workspace, pages have no defined boundaries, and the page area can be significantly larger than the viewable area. This is beneficial when users want to use Whiteboard mode for brainstorming or to zoom in on specific details in large, detailed maps, diagrams or other images.

    In Classic Workspace, pages have defined boundaries, and the page area is usually the same as or slightly larger than the viewable area. This is beneficial when users want all content to be visible at the same time in the viewable area.

    SMART recommends that you select Unbound Workspace.

    Default whiteboard layout

    Select Normal to display Whiteboard pages in Normal view by default.

    OR

    Select Full Whiteboard to display Whiteboard pages in Full Whiteboard view by default.

    In Normal view, the page, menu, Page Sorter and full SMART Business Toolbar are visible. All the features of Whiteboard mode are accessible.

    In Full Whiteboard view, only the page and a minimized SMART Business Toolbar are visible. This provides more Whiteboard area for brainstorming and presenting.
    Default file save format

    Select the default format for Whiteboard files.

    The .notebook format is available only if you select Classic Whiteboard in the Default whiteboard style drop-down list.

    Ink type

    Select Calligraphic to smooth digital ink automatically as users write or draw.

    OR

    Select Regular to not smooth digital ink automatically.

    		  

    Enable automatic recovery

    Select the check box to enable automatic saving of Whiteboard files, and then type the interval in minutes between saves in the text box.

    OR

    Clear the check box to disable automatic saving of Whiteboard files.

    If you disable automatic saving, users’ Whiteboard files will not be automatically saved and recovered if the software stops running unexpectedly.

  4. Press OK.