Design Editor

Design Editor

The GoVista Design Editor is a built-in canvas tool that lets you create professional digital signage content without leaving the dashboard.

Getting Started

1. Go to Content > Create New 2. Select Design or Composition 3. Choose a canvas size (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, or custom dimensions) 4. The editor opens with a blank canvas

Editor Tools

Text:

• Add headings, body text, and captions
• Choose from a library of web fonts
• Customize size, color, alignment, and spacing
• Add text shadows and outlines

Images:

• Import from your media library
• Upload new images directly
• Resize, crop, and position freely
• Apply opacity and border radius

Shapes:

• Rectangles, circles, lines, and custom shapes
• Fill colors, gradients, and borders
• Use as backgrounds or decorative elements

Backgrounds:

• Solid colors or gradients
• Background images (stretch, fit, or tile)

Layers and Positioning

• Each element is on its own layer
• Drag to reposition, or use exact X/Y coordinates
• Use Bring to Front and Send to Back to control stacking order
• Snap-to-grid and alignment guides help with precise positioning

Templates

Start from a template instead of a blank canvas:

1. Click Templates in the editor 2. Browse by category (food, retail, corporate, etc.) 3. Select a template to load it into the editor 4. Customize colors, text, and images to match your brand

Saving and Publishing

• Save — Saves your design as an editable project
• Export — Renders as a high-quality image
• Add to Playlist — Directly insert into a playlist