Trivia Packs can be downloaded here:
https://preshowexperience.com/files/category/6-trivia/
Trivia is a set of images in a folder that is either grouped as Question and Answer or Facts.
Question slides contain multiple images. A question image and answer image are required. Up to 9 clues can also be added.
Filename requirements
- Question images must end with _q.
- Answer images must end with _a.
- Clue images must end with _c(#1-9).
- Fact images can't end with _q, _a, or _c#.
Here is an example
..\Trivia Pack Name\PackNameFact1.jpg
..\Trivia Pack Name\PackNameFact21.jpg
..\Trivia Pack Name\PackNameQA1_q.jpg
..\Trivia Pack Name\PackNameQA1_c1.jpg
..\Trivia Pack Name\PackNameQA1_c2.jpg
..\Trivia Pack Name\PackNameQA1_c3.jpg
..\Trivia Pack Name\PackNameQA1_c4.jpg
..\Trivia Pack Name\PackNameQA1_a.jpg
..\Trivia Pack Name\PackNameQA2_q.jpg
..\Trivia Pack Name\PackNameQA2_c1.jpg
..\Trivia Pack Name\PackNameQA2_c2.jpg
..\Trivia Pack Name\PackNameQA2c3.jpg
..\Trivia Pack Name\PackNameQA2_c4.jpg
..\Trivia Pack Name\PackNameQA2_a.jpg
Trivia must be contained in a subfolder within your PreShow Trivia content folder. Files in the root PreShow Trivia content folder will not be scanned.
Module Settings
The settings for your trivia module are primarily the same as the PreShow Experience Trivia settings. You can use the defaults or select unique settings per sequence is desired.
Format - Select between slide or video. You need to have the appropriate files in the trivia folder of your PreShow content.
Select Trivia - This is the one option that isn't in your basic settings.
- Default - randomly select trivia from all the folders in your Trivia content folder.
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Directory - Reveals Directory (in trivia folder) below.
- Directory (in trivia folder) - Select the trivia folder in your content settings that you want the sequence to pull from. The sequence will only select files from this folder. It currently allows you to select any folder. If you select a folder that's outside of your trivia folder the sequence will not play trivia.
Duration (minutes) - Set how long you would like your trivia sequences to run.
Question duration (seconds) - Set how long you would like your trivia questions to be on screen.
Clue duration (seconds) - If a pack includes them, set how long you would like your trivia clues to be on screen.
Answer duration (seconds) - Set how long you would like your trivia answers to be on screen.
Single duration (seconds) - If a pack includes them, set how long you would like your trivia single slides to be on screen.
Transition - Transition between slides. Options include fade, slide up, slide down, slide right and slide left.
Transition duration (milliseconds) - Set the transition time between slides.
Music
Music - Select your music source if you want to play music during your trivia. Options include:
- None - No music will be played
- Content - This will play from the music folder in your PreShow content folder.
- Directory - This will play from the folder selected below in Music: Path.
- File - This will play the track selected below in Music: File.
Music: Path - Select a folder that contains your music that can be anywhere.
Music: File - Select a single file to play with your music.
Trivia Controls
Here is a list of controls to navigate your trivia slides.
- Space - Pauses trivia
- Left Arrow - Jumps to the previous trivia slide
- Right Arrow - Jumps to the next trivia slide
- Up arrow - Jump 3 questions/facts back
- Down Arrow - Jump 3 questions/facts forward
- Page Up - Fades out the currently trivia image and music and jumps to the next module
- Pade Up (Double Click) - Jumps to the next module immediately with no fade
- Page Down - Jumps to the previous module