--- title: "Create Static Content in the Template Designer – Airport CX" slug: "create-static-content-air" description: "Build welcome screens, wayfinding, and ad content using static text, backgrounds, and Full HD or 4K presets." updated: 2026-08-25T08:06:54Z published: 2026-08-25T08:06:54Z canonical: "docs.simpleway.cloud/create-static-content-air" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.simpleway.cloud/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Create basic STATIC content Let's design simple static content. Static contents are typically used for: - wayfinding displays, showing static airline logos (such as airline customer services kiosk) - company information, welcome screens - advertisements and many others. Topics covered Templates tab - Designer: - Static text, - Background color, - Content preview **Sample screen:** ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/image%281%29.png) [Download Simpleway logo](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/Simpleway logo FullHD.png) --- **TUTORIAL STEPS:** | A) **Create a new template** 1. Open the *Templates* tab. 2. Click the *New template* button. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/Slide1(131).JPG) | | --- | --- | | B) A new window will open where you can name your template and select template presets. Content designed to be assigned to individual screens has 3 presets to choose from: - **Full HD** - **4K** - **Custom** | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/Slide2(164).JPG) | | **Option 1: Full HD / 4K Preset** 1. *Name* your template. 2. Select the *Full HD* or *4K* option from the *Preset* dropdown. 3. Select the *Landscape* button if you wish to design content for **landscape-oriented** screens, for **portrait-oriented** screens select the *Portrait* button. 4. Click the *Save* button. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/Slide3(159).JPG) | | **Option 2: Custom Preset** 1. *Name* your template. 2. Select the *Custom* option from the *Preset* dropdown. 3. Set the resolution of the template manually. 4. Click the *Save* button. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/Slide4(130).JPG) | | C) **Static text element** After the **Template Designer** window opens, you can start designing your template by inserting a **Static Text element**. 1. Click on the *Text* icon in the top menu and choose *Static Text.* 2. Place the element on the canvas and double click on it to edit. 3. To change text or style, use the menu on the right side of the screen. **Note**: If the text size is bigger than the box, enlarge your text box with your mouse or in the menu right side *Size* part. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/Slide5(108).JPG) | | D) Change the **Background** of your template. 1. Click on the *Elements* icon in the top right-hand corner. 2. Choose *Background* from the Element List. **Note**: There are two options: solid **color fill** or an **image.** | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/Slide6(85).JPG) | | **Option 1:** Set background **color fill.** 1. Select the background type *Fill.* 2. Choose a color from the color scheme. 3. Click on the *Choose* button to confirm your selection. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/Slide7(76).JPG) | | **Option 2:** Set background to be an **image**. 1. Select the background type *Image.* 2. Click on the media icon to add a file from the Media Library. *Note*: The image is **stretched to the size/resolution of the template**. Image resolution should match the resolution of the template to avoid unintended stretching of visual content. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/Slide8(71).JPG) | | After clicking the *Media icon* on the previous screen, the **Media Library** window will pop up. Upload a new **image** to the library. 1. Click on the *Upload* button in the lower right-hand corner to upload an item from your PC. 2. Choose a file from file explorer. 3. Confirm the selection by clicking on the *Open* button. [Download Simpleway logo](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/Simpleway logo FullHD.png) | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/Slide10(52).JPG) | | After uploading an image to your **media library**, it can be used as a background. Choose your item by clicking on the *Choose* button on the right-hand item end when scrolling over it. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/Slide9(58).JPG) | | D) **Preview** your content template. 1. Click on the *Preview* icon on the top menu. 2. When finished viewing, click on the *OK* button in the lower right-hand corner to close the window. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/Slide11(32).JPG) | | E) Click on the *Save & Publish* button in the lower right-hand corner when your content design is final. Now it is **ready to be assigned and shown on your display.** | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/Slide12(17).JPG) | ###