The Auction Flex Auction Presenter allows you to display your items as they are being sold on a projector or large screen T.V.s. You can also use the presenter prior to the auction in preview mode, scrolling through your items with the Lead and Lot number noted on each. This screen can be controlled by the Auctioneers Screen or synchronized with a Clerk. The Auctioneers Screen is the most seamless control. The auctioneer hits the space bar, advancing the Auctioneers Screen, and the presenter will move accordingly, under the control of the auctioneer. If you synchronize the Auction Presenter with a Clerking screen, you will see a bit of a delay as the clerk enters the buyer number and sale price.
The Auction Presenter runs as a separate screen in Auction Flex. This allows you to drag the screen out onto your projector or large screen monitor, while still working in Auction Flex. To run the Auction Presenter while using a computer for another function (Clerking or Auctioneers Screen), you will need the following:
| • | Computer loaded with Auction Flex on your computer network. |
| • | If running a Desktop PC, you will need either a second video card, or a video card that can handle dual monitors |
| • | If running a laptop, ensure that the laptop can run dual monitors in Extended Desktop Mode. You can check for this feature by right-clicking on your desktop, selecting properties, and hitting the Display tab. You should see an option to Extend my Windows desktop to this monitor after plugging in your projector. |
| • | You will need a projector or large screen monitors. If you are running T.V. monitors, you will need a video card that can support S-Video out. |
If synchronizing the presenter with the Clerk, confirm the following settings are checked:
| • | Go to the Miscellaneous drop down menu at the top of Auction Flex. |
| • | Select Settings and Options and hit the Clerking Tab. Under Performance Tuning, check the Update Auction Presenter When Clerking box. |
To launch the Presenter, go to either the Auction drop-down menu at the top and select Auction Presenter, or, if using the Detailed Navigator, select the Auctions and Buyers section and click on the Auction Presenter icon.
You will see the Presenter Options screen appear.
| • | Select your Auction |
| • | Select the appropriate option in Presentation Mode. |
| • | Image mode allows you to set what appears to your audience |
| • | Display Attributes allow you to modify the appearance of your display. Set your background colors, drop shadows for Lot # and Lead, or move text. The most common Screen Resolution will be 800x600 (if the word Lot # and the lot # overlap change your screen resolution) |
| • | Drag this screen out onto your extended desktop (screen should appear out on your projector while still allowing you to work in Auction Flex) |
| • | Hit Start Presentation and let your audience see the items as they come up. |
