The Main Dashboard is the first tab in Settings. Use it to select your event, start the photo booth, sync templates/assets from the cloud, and monitor stats (sessions, surveys, emails, SMS, media sync, prints). Event selection saves immediately so QR

<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/JEmYL2naMXn6oMgQ/hc/bgJ1Q6QrLw2vXKOM/2025092019-24cd3f8f-23fe-4f8d-8555-46e11c5e1330-main_dashboard_screen.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><h2 data-start="0" data-end="9" id="isPasted">Summary</h2><ul data-start="11" data-end="383"><li data-start="11" data-end="225">The Main Dashboard is the first tab in Settings. Use it to select your event, start the photo booth, sync templates/assets from the cloud, and monitor stats (sessions, surveys, emails, SMS, media sync, prints).</li><li data-start="226" data-end="383">Event selection saves immediately so QR links, uploads, and templates target the correct event. Other settings save only when you click Save Changes.</li></ul><ol data-start="385" data-end="424"><li data-start="385" data-end="424">Starting the photo booth (top bar)</li></ol><ul data-start="426" data-end="1039"><li data-start="426" data-end="1039">Start Photo Booth button<ul data-start="461" data-end="1039"><li data-start="461" data-end="529">Opens the booth full screen and runs the current event workflow.</li><li data-start="532" data-end="631">Preflight checks: verifies workflow requirements, Base Folder, event, and camera readiness.</li><li data-start="634" data-end="742">Full screen + session: enters black full screen, starts a new session, and initializes the workflow.</li><li data-start="745" data-end="1039">During a run:<ul data-start="771" data-end="1039"><li data-start="771" data-end="814">ESC = exit (skips final save by policy)</li><li data-start="819" data-end="841">CTRL+T = next step</li><li data-start="846" data-end="881">CTRL+P = print last final photo</li><li data-start="886" data-end="918">CTRL+Y = retake (if enabled)</li><li data-start="923" data-end="981">Key Fob = Next, Menu, Restart, Full Screen (if mapped)</li><li data-start="986" data-end="1039">Offline Gallery = top-left long press or shortcut</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><ol start="2" data-start="1041" data-end="1076"><li data-start="1041" data-end="1076">Selecting and saving the event</li></ol><ul data-start="1078" data-end="1318"><li data-start="1078" data-end="1318">Event dropdown<ul data-start="1103" data-end="1318"><li data-start="1103" data-end="1172">Choose the event; saves immediately and persists across restarts.</li><li data-start="1175" data-end="1240">Auto-selects previous event or first available if none saved.</li><li data-start="1243" data-end="1318">Refresh: updates from Cloud if online; uses saved event if offline.</li></ul></li></ul><ol start="3" data-start="1320" data-end="1358"><li data-start="1320" data-end="1358">Sync Event (templates and assets)</li></ol><ul data-start="1360" data-end="1840"><li data-start="1360" data-end="1840">Sync Event button<ul data-start="1388" data-end="1840"><li data-start="1388" data-end="1460">Downloads workflow, layout, and video templates + referenced assets.</li><li data-start="1463" data-end="1551">Saves to <code data-start="1474" data-end="1512">{BaseFolder}/Events/{EventDisplay}/&#x2026;</code> under Workflow, Layout, VideoFusion.</li><li data-start="1554" data-end="1620">Rewrites JSON paths to local absolute paths for offline speed.</li><li data-start="1623" data-end="1724">Backs up original layout to <code data-start="1653" data-end="1671">layout.init.json</code>; generates alternate <code data-start="1693" data-end="1711">layout.{id}.json</code> if needed.</li><li data-start="1727" data-end="1788">Respects Cloud&#x2019;s &#x201C;Override assets with same name&#x201D; toggle.</li><li data-start="1791" data-end="1840">Shows progress and ends with &#x201C;Sync complete.&#x201D;</li></ul></li></ul><ol start="4" data-start="1842" data-end="1875"><li data-start="1842" data-end="1875">Where data is stored locally</li></ol><ul data-start="1877" data-end="2132"><li data-start="1877" data-end="2132">Event Folder = <code data-start="1898" data-end="1935">{BaseFolder}/Events/{EventDisplay}/</code><ul data-start="1940" data-end="2132"><li data-start="1940" data-end="2004">Workflow/, Layout/, VideoFusion/ for synced assets and JSON.</li><li data-start="2007" data-end="2067">Layout backups (<code data-start="2025" data-end="2043">layout.init.json</code>, <code data-start="2045" data-end="2063">layout.{id}.json</code>).</li><li data-start="2070" data-end="2132">Captured session media stored under event-managed folders.</li></ul></li></ul><ol start="5" data-start="2134" data-end="2167"><li data-start="2134" data-end="2167">Dashboard cards (live stats)</li></ol><ul data-start="2169" data-end="2414"><li data-start="2169" data-end="2202">Sessions: total sessions.</li><li data-start="2203" data-end="2236">Surveys: submitted/total.</li><li data-start="2237" data-end="2264">Emails: sent/total.</li><li data-start="2265" data-end="2289">SMS: sent/total.</li><li data-start="2290" data-end="2337">Media Sync: synced/total (Final + RAW).</li><li data-start="2338" data-end="2367">Prints: total prints.</li><li data-start="2368" data-end="2414">Updates live in real time as sessions run.</li></ul><ol start="6" data-start="2416" data-end="2441"><li data-start="2416" data-end="2441">Recommended workflow</li></ol><ul data-start="2443" data-end="2864"><li data-start="2443" data-end="2630">Before event:<ol data-start="2467" data-end="2630"><li data-start="2467" data-end="2505">Select event (saves immediately).</li><li data-start="2508" data-end="2557">Click Sync Event &#x2192; wait for &#x201C;Sync complete.&#x201D;</li><li data-start="2560" data-end="2630">Verify Camera/Devices/Cloud/Sharing/Storage/Theme &#x2192; Save Changes.</li></ol></li><li data-start="2632" data-end="2766">During event:<ol data-start="2656" data-end="2766"><li data-start="2656" data-end="2679">Start Photo Booth.</li><li data-start="2682" data-end="2718">Run sessions and monitor cards.</li><li data-start="2721" data-end="2766">Use Offline Gallery/shortcuts as needed.</li></ol></li><li data-start="2768" data-end="2864">After event:<ol data-start="2791" data-end="2864"><li data-start="2791" data-end="2810">Exit with ESC.</li><li data-start="2813" data-end="2864">Optionally re-sync if cloud templates changed.</li></ol></li></ul><ol start="7" data-start="2866" data-end="2886"><li data-start="2866" data-end="2886">Troubleshooting</li></ol><ul data-start="2888" data-end="3361"><li data-start="2888" data-end="2985">Start blocked (&#x201C;Components still loading&#x2026;&#x201D;): wait for camera enumeration (Canon if DSLR).</li><li data-start="2986" data-end="3090">Cannot Start Experience: check Base Folder, event selection, and workflow.json (try Sync Event).</li><li data-start="3091" data-end="3165">Empty/failed event list: Refresh online; offline uses saved event.</li><li data-start="3166" data-end="3247">Assets not updated: turn ON &#x201C;Override assets with same name&#x201D; and re-sync.</li><li data-start="3248" data-end="3361">Cards stuck: run a test session or reopen FMX; check Cloud login and sync toggles if media uploads stall.</li></ul><h2 data-start="3363" data-end="3380" id="quick-checklist">Quick checklist</h2><ul data-start="3382" data-end="3480"><li data-start="3382" data-end="3480">Select event &#x2192; Sync Event &#x2192; Verify settings &#x2192; Save Changes &#x2192; Start Photo Booth &#x2192; Monitor cards</li></ul><h2 data-start="3482" data-end="3500" id="dodont-summary">Do/Don&#x2019;t summary</h2><ul data-start="3502" data-end="3771"><li data-start="3502" data-end="3559">Do select your event first; FMX saves it immediately.</li><li data-start="3560" data-end="3616">Do sync assets before shows for offline reliability.</li><li data-start="3617" data-end="3662">Do expect dashboard cards to update live.</li><li data-start="3663" data-end="3714">Don&#x2019;t start before cameras/templates are ready.</li><li data-start="3715" data-end="3771">Don&#x2019;t forget to enable Override if replacing assets.</li></ul><h2 data-start="3773" data-end="3809" id="where-this-happens-for-reference">Where this happens (for reference)</h2><ul data-start="3811" data-end="4060" data-is-last-node data-is-only-node><li data-start="3811" data-end="3865">Event selection saves immediately (Event ID/Name).</li><li data-start="3866" data-end="3957">Sync Event downloads to <code data-start="3892" data-end="3930">{BaseFolder}/Events/{EventDisplay}/&#x2026;</code> and rewrites JSON paths.</li><li data-start="3958" data-end="4060" data-is-last-node>Start Photo Booth runs preflight, enters full screen, creates a session, then loads workflow.json.</li></ul>

Main Dashboard

The Experience View is the full-screen runtime for your photo booth. It plays your workflow with animations, live camera preview, interactive features (capture, preview, print, share, surveys, etc.), and optional overlays (branding, timeless animatio

<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/JEmYL2naMXn6oMgQ/hc/bgJ1Q6QrLw2vXKOM/2025092019-286609cc-9a0c-4ded-9e9b-71ded093fdf3-exp_screen.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><h2 data-start="0" data-end="9" id="isPasted">Summary</h2><ul data-start="11" data-end="417"><li data-start="11" data-end="269">The Experience View is the full-screen runtime for your photo booth. It plays your workflow with animations, live camera preview, interactive features (capture, preview, print, share, surveys, etc.), and optional overlays (branding, timeless animations).</li><li data-start="270" data-end="417">It is designed for smooth, professional operation with fast local assets, reliable cloud integration, and clear operator shortcuts for control.</li></ul><h2 data-start="419" data-end="468" id="how-the-screen-is-built-layers-top-to-bottom">How the screen is built (layers, top to bottom)</h2><ul data-start="470" data-end="1006"><li data-start="470" data-end="554">Timeless Background &#x2013; continuous, non-blocking visuals (looping animations).</li><li data-start="555" data-end="643">Live View Layer &#x2013; camera preview (webcam or Canon DSLR) when a step requires it.</li><li data-start="644" data-end="743">Main Animation Layer &#x2013; persistent player for current step animation (seamless transitions).</li><li data-start="744" data-end="858">Feature Layer &#x2013; interactive UI (countdown, preview, email, SMS, QR, surveys, disclaimer, print selection).</li><li data-start="859" data-end="932">Timeless Foreground &#x2013; ambient overlays (non-blocking flourishes).</li><li data-start="933" data-end="1006">Branding Overlay &#x2013; transparent PNG from Theme tab, always on top.</li></ul><h2 data-start="1008" data-end="1036" id="core-features-in-workflows">Core features in workflows</h2><ul data-start="1038" data-end="1537"><li data-start="1038" data-end="1101">Capture &amp; Preview &#x2013; take photo, preview, retake option.</li><li data-start="1102" data-end="1189">Print copies &#x2013; optional step to pick number of prints; sends layout to printer.</li><li data-start="1190" data-end="1334">Share (Email/SMS/QR) &#x2013; Email/SMS via Cloud or Custom provider; QR links to media landing page (placeholder shown until upload finishes).</li><li data-start="1335" data-end="1423">Surveys &amp; Disclaimer &#x2013; collect responses or require agreement before proceeding.</li><li data-start="1424" data-end="1537">Selection Screens &#x2013; hot areas mapped to actions/templates, with alternate layouts downloaded during sync.</li></ul><h2 data-start="1539" data-end="1551" id="animations">Animations</h2><ul data-start="1553" data-end="1734"><li data-start="1553" data-end="1647">Main animations &#x2013; Single/Random, loop-until-trigger, persistent player for smoothness.</li><li data-start="1648" data-end="1734">Timeless animations &#x2013; background/foreground ambient visuals; pooled for reuse.</li></ul><h2 data-start="1736" data-end="1767" id="photo-layout-and-video-output">Photo layout and video output</h2><ul data-start="1769" data-end="2039"><li data-start="1769" data-end="1862">Photo layout &#x2013; defined by layout.json; rendered as Final Photo for print/share/cloud.</li><li data-start="1863" data-end="1943">Video output &#x2013; defined by video.json; rendered/exported for share/cloud.</li><li data-start="1944" data-end="2039">Local-first speed &#x2013; Sync Event rewrites templates with local paths for instant loading.</li></ul><h2 data-start="2041" data-end="2067" id="cloud-support-at-runtime">Cloud support at runtime</h2><ul data-start="2069" data-end="2258"><li data-start="2069" data-end="2165">AI Services -&#xA0;AI Headshot, AI Modify, AI Draw Me, AI Background Removal, and more...</li><li data-start="2069" data-end="2165">Media uploads &#x2013; Final and RAW photos/videos/GIFs uploaded in background (Cloud toggles).</li><li data-start="2166" data-end="2258">QR media landing page &#x2013; works instantly via placeholder, becomes live once uploaded.</li></ul><h2 data-start="2260" data-end="2294" id="returning-to-settings-or-gallery">Returning to settings or gallery</h2><ul data-start="2296" data-end="2565"><li data-start="2296" data-end="2446">Exit to Settings &#x2013; ESC ends session and returns to Settings (skips forced save by policy). Shortcuts or Key Fob actions can also switch views.</li><li data-start="2447" data-end="2565">Offline Gallery overlay &#x2013; top-left long-press or hotkey to show/hide captured media without leaving the booth.</li></ul><h2 data-start="2567" data-end="2587" id="operator-shortcuts">Operator shortcuts</h2><ul data-start="2589" data-end="2914"><li data-start="2589" data-end="2647">ESC = Exit experience (end session, skip forced save).</li><li data-start="2648" data-end="2671">CTRL+T = Next Step.</li><li data-start="2672" data-end="2708">CTRL+P = Print last final photo.</li><li data-start="2709" data-end="2753">CTRL+Y = Retake on Preview (if enabled).</li><li data-start="2754" data-end="2848">Toggle Full Screen, Toggle Mouse Cursor, Toggle Workflow/Settings, Toggle Offline Gallery.</li><li data-start="2849" data-end="2914">Key Fob buttons A&#x2013;D map to actions (configurable in Devices).</li></ul><h2 data-start="2916" data-end="2934" id="behavioral-notes">Behavioral notes</h2><ul data-start="2936" data-end="3316"><li data-start="2936" data-end="3054">Camera workflows &#x2013; webcam captures from Live View; Canon stops Live View briefly to capture (normal blackout).</li><li data-start="3055" data-end="3140">Seamless animations &#x2013; persistent player avoids flicker; assets must be local.</li><li data-start="3141" data-end="3242">Final photo guarantees &#x2013; always rendered at workflow end or exit; used for print/share/cloud.</li><li data-start="3243" data-end="3316">Overlays and branding &#x2013; Foreground PNG and colors from Theme tab.</li></ul><h2 data-start="3318" data-end="3346" id="troubleshooting-quick-tips">Troubleshooting quick tips</h2><ul data-start="3348" data-end="3708"><li data-start="3348" data-end="3445">No response to taps &#x2013; step may be waiting for trigger; animation loops until trigger met.</li><li data-start="3446" data-end="3515">Shares not sending &#x2013; check Sharing tab provider and internet.</li><li data-start="3516" data-end="3584">QR stuck &#x201C;not uploaded yet&#x201D; &#x2013; normal; resolves after upload.</li><li data-start="3585" data-end="3651">Video/preview flickers &#x2013; ensure assets are synced locally.</li><li data-start="3652" data-end="3708">Full screen/cursor stuck &#x2013; use toggle shortcuts.</li></ul><h2 data-start="3710" data-end="3737" id="where-things-live-on-disk">Where things live on disk</h2><ul data-start="3739" data-end="3964"><li data-start="3739" data-end="3964"><code data-start="3741" data-end="3778">{BaseFolder}/Events/{EventDisplay}/</code><ul data-start="3783" data-end="3964"><li data-start="3783" data-end="3856">workflow.json / layout.json / video.json (rewritten with local paths)</li><li data-start="3859" data-end="3904">Workflow/, Layout/, VideoFusion/ (assets)</li><li data-start="3907" data-end="3964">Final media + session outputs (for print/share/cloud)</li></ul></li></ul><h2 data-start="3966" data-end="3995" id="quick-checklist-operators">Quick checklist (operators)</h2><ul data-start="3997" data-end="4098"><li data-start="3997" data-end="4098">Sync event assets &#x2192; Start booth &#x2192; Capture/preview/share/print &#x2192; Use QR/cloud sync &#x2192; Exit with ESC</li></ul><h2 data-start="4100" data-end="4118" id="dodont-summary">Do/Don&#x2019;t summary</h2><ul data-start="4120" data-end="4375" data-is-last-node data-is-only-node><li data-start="4120" data-end="4168">Do rely on layered design for clean visuals.</li><li data-start="4169" data-end="4231">Do use shortcuts and Offline Gallery for smooth operation.</li><li data-start="4232" data-end="4289">Don&#x2019;t worry about temporary &#x201C;not uploaded yet&#x201D; on QR.</li><li data-start="4290" data-end="4375" data-is-last-node>Don&#x2019;t modify animation players mid-run&#x2014;FMX manages them for seamless transitions.</li></ul>

Experience View

Getting Started

Queue Management

Global Settings

Foto Master

FMX (Windows)

Software

Working With Your Photo Booth Outdoors

Mirror Photo Booths Camera Recommended Settings

Mirror Air Booth Transportation Demonstration

Mirror Air Booth: Taking the Booth Out Of the Case

Mirror Air Booth: Flash

Mirror Air Booth: Opening the Reflector

Mirror Air Booth Camera and Flash: Settings & Tips

Controlling Mirror Air Booth LED Light

Mirror Air Booth Camera and Flash Recommended Settings

Mirror Air Booth

Mirror X Booth: Event Setup, Removing the Cover

Mirror X Booth: Opening the Reflector

Mirror X Booth

Retro Mirror Booth: Mounting the Flash

Retro Mirror Booth: Introduction To the GODOX SK400II Flash

Retro Mirror Booth: Camera Setup & Mount

Retro Mirror Booth: Connecting the Legs

Retro Mirror Booth: Calibrating the Touch Screen

Retro Mirror Booth

Mirror Me Booth: Camera Settings

Mirror Me Booth: Camera Mount Orientation

Mirror Me Booth: Strobe Installation

Mirror Me Booth: Display Settings

Mirror Me Booth: Frame Assembly

Mirror Me Booth: Connecting the Printer

Mirror Me Booth: Introduction To the GODOX SK400II Flash copy

Mirror Me Booth

Beauty Mirror Booth: LED Ring Setup

Beauty Mirror Booth

Tower Mirror Booth: Setup

Tower Mirror Booth

Mirror Photo Booths

Razor Mirror Booth: Setup

Razor Mirror Booth: Transportation Demonstration

Razor Mirror Booth: First Time iPad Setup

Razor Mirror Booth: Connecting the iPad

Razor Mirror Booth

Pylon iPad Booth: Connecting the iPad

Pylon iPad Booth: Setup

Pylon iPad Booth

Draw Me Booth: Setup

Draw Me Booth: Calibration

Draw Me Booth: Event Setup and Operation

Draw Me Booth: Using Branded Paper

Troubleshoot: Unleveled Bot Drawing

Troubleshoot: Factory Reset & Advanced Calibration

Draw Me Bot

V-Motion 180: Setup

V-Motion 180: Transportation

V-Motion 180: Safety Features

V-Motion-180

iPad Photo Booths

Retro Photo Booth: Setup

Retro Photo Booth: Camera Orientation

Retro Photo Booth: Connecting the Flash

Retro Photo Booth: Display Settings

Retro Photo Booth: Recommended Camera Settings

Retro Photo Booth

DSLR Photo Booths

Photo Mosaic Wall: Stand Assembly

Photo Mosaic Wall

Air Graffiti Wall: Enclosure Setup

Air Graffiti Wall: Projector Setup

Air Graffiti Wall

Selfie Wifi: Setup

Selfie WIFI

How to Use the Scanner for Palm Reading in Fortuna AI

How to Use the Proximity Trigger with the Fortuna AI Proximity Device

Fortuna AI

Photo Booth Stations

Products

Installing FMX on Windows

Login to FMX

Syncing Your Event

Run the Experience

Queue Management: Overview

Queue Management: Sessions filter

Queue Management: Email filter

Queue Management: SMS filter

Queue Management: Survey filter

Queue Management: Media filter

Overview and Save Behavior

About Tab

Camera Tab

Cloud Tab

Devices Tab

Sharing Tab

Storage Tab

Theme Tab

Software Video Tutorial

Getting Ready For an Event

How To Create Trading Cards - 4x6 Media

How to Create A Miniature Me

Creating Photo Strips Layout

Working with the Multi Presets Feature

How to Create GIFs

How To Use The SMS Feature

How to Add a QR Code to Your Printed Photo

Virtual Photo Feature

Draw on Final Photo, Signature and Stamps Features

Loading Animations To The Workflow

Dynamic Text Animations

How To Add Dynamic Overlays\Backgrounds To Your Photo Layout

How To Work With the Random Animation List

How To Use The Coupon Code

How to use the "Screen Recording" Feature

Draw on Burst Video Feature

Positioning Thumbnails On The Multi Presets Selection Screen

From 1V Preset to 3V Preset

How to Work with the Nonlinear Workflow

Using The Snapshot Feature

How to Use the Green Screen Feature

Using the Hands Free Feature (QR Workflow Trigger, MMS and Email)

How To Use The Motion Trigger

How To Use The Live View Feature

How To Use Filters

How to Automatically Delete Saved Photos

Using the Video Recording Features

Offline Gallery and Re-Print Gallery

Using The Email Feature

Using the Filter Presets Option

Resending From Offline Gallery

Twilio A2P Registration

Using a Different Paper Size

Using FMBooth's Built In Photo Mosaic Agent

Adding Games To the Workflow

Using Photo Strips Preset alongside 4x6 Preset in Multi Presets Selection

Using Voice Over Animations

Transferring A Preset From One Computer To Another

Preset Pack Icons Legend

Custom-Built Online Sharing

Slow Motion Capability

Retake Photo Feature

How to Use Phidgets

Animations And Categories

Loading Animations From The Language Pack

Multi Presets Selection with Transparent Thumbnails and Animated Backgrounds

Video From Photos

Printing an Extra Copy For a Scrapbook

Working with Green Screen and Live View Feature

How to Customize Your Final Photo in the Layout Tab

Creating 1:1 Aspect Ratio Photo

Features and Troubleshoot

Custom Assets Specifications

Creating Custom Overlay Using ChatGPT and PhotoPea

AR Content Production Tutorial

Using a Custom Photoshop Droplet

How To Share Photos via SmugMug

How To Share Photos via Dropbox

Survey Animations Creation\Customization

Using Animations to Collect Data

Converting .MOV File to .SWF

How To Add an Overlay To an Existing Animation

EU GDPR Consent

How To Create Animation Using Adobe Animate CC

How To Design an Overlay Using the Existing PSD Files and From Scratch

Creating Nonlinear Workflow Animations

Adding Sound to an Existing .SWF File

How To Create Animations From Videos

Creating Interactive Animations With "Event" Trigger

Creating Custom Thumbnails Using the Windows Snipping Tool

How to Change The Features Icons

Customize Email Buttons

Customizing the Slot Machine Game

Customizing the TicTacToe 2 Game

Creating Random Nonlinear Animation

How To Create AR Assets

QR Code Sharing via PicPicSocial

Present a Slideshow on a Secondary Monitor

Custom and DIY

FMBooth Software for Windows

FMBooth Video Tutorial

Enable Guided Access

Setting Up Your iPad

Using the Email Feature

Working With the Multi Selection Screen

Using the LED Light Feature

How To Use an External Screen

How to Add Presets (From Download Center)

Working With the Share Screen Feature

Zoom and Focus Control

Using the Photo Layout

Adding Draw On Final Photo and Signature Feature

How To Create Thumbnails

How To Create Your Own Workflow

Adding Fun Features To Photo Preview

Placing Your Custom Files

How To Convert a PNG Sequence To An Animation

PNG to Transparent Video Overlay for the iPadOS FMbooth

Custom And DIY

FMBooth Software for iPadOS