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Mass Notification SystemUser GuideConfiguration & OperationDocument No: GU-141-C Revised: 1/2015800.205.7186 www.codeblue.com

Time ZoneThe time zone can be changed if necessary. Changing the time zone directly affects the timing for alerts!One reason to change the time zone

SMS SettingsThis settings panel allows an administrator to set up Blue Alert MNS to use SMS text messaging as a mode of communication for alerts.RSS S

Adding a Custom Company LogoThis dialog allows a custom logo to be added for use in alert emails, desktop alerts and other alert forms.The logo should

Digital SignsDigital signs can be used as endpoints with the proper driver installed. Messages from the Headlinesection of an alert will be pushed ou

Quick Launch ButtonsQuick Launch Buttons are used for activating specific events quickly. Each button can have a customized look and link to any pre-

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Groups of GroupsThe Group Manager lists the endpoints that have been defined through the ToolVox® administration.Custom groups can be added under the

Adding GroupsTo add a group, click the “New Group” button to open the Add Group dialog box. Specify a short groupname and click the “Add Group” butto

What is Member Administration?The Member Administration is primarily used for adding, managing and updating members for MNS control and alerting. Mem

Adding New MembersNew members can be added by clicking “Add New Member.” Add New Member ButtonClick the “Add New Member” button to open the member ed

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Paging ControlsAs more and more members are added to the directory, paging controls become necessary. The image below shows the paging controls, as w

Selecting & Deselecting Select PageSelects all the items on thecurrent page only. Deselect Page or AllDeselect Page: Deselects items on the cur

EXPORTING a Member ListFrom the Member Administration page, click the “Import/Export” button to open the Import/Export window. IMPORTING a Member Li

IMPORTING a Member List (cont.)Using a program like Microsoft Excel, the import file can be created easily. This page shows an exampleof what the for

Only the Administrator Can Set the Administrator Password!The Administrator (user name “_administrator”) account is a special “super” account used for

Viewing OptionsThese controls customize the view of the files and filter out media types. See page 28 for more on viewing options. Media ItemMedia it

Adding FilesAdding files by drag-n-drop is currentlyonly available in these browsers: All browsers support adding files by clicking the “Add Files...”

Rename an ItemTo rename an item, click on the text box to the right of the item’s icon. Preview an ImageClick the icon of the image to open a preview

Viewing Modes, Themes & FilteringAs a helpful perk of Resource Manager, there are a few ways to customize the viewing of media files. 2134Customi

Working with CollectionsCollections are simply groups of files of the same type with a customized label. To place a file in a newcollection or in an

MNS AdministrationFirst Time Setup WizardGetting to Know the InterfaceSystem Settings Time Zone URL Prefixes Alert Reply-to Email Address

Deleting FilesTo delete a file or a group of files, first select the file(s), then click the “Delete Selected” button. Selecting FilesFiles are selec

What is Campus Manager?The Campus Manager tool allows an administrator to define one or more geographical areas for use inEvents and Alerts. Each cam

Follow These Steps to Create a New Campus: 1. Search for the location of your campus, building, etc.2. Use the map’s zoom tool to set the desired zoo

What is a View?A view in Campus Manager is similar to a bookmark in a browser. It is a reference point that holds thelatitude/longitude coordinates a

Shapes on a MapShapes in Campus Manager are used to highlight specific areas on the map. These highlighted areascan be assigned names, colors and oth

Map Points (or Markers)Points are like pins on a paper map. They mark a specific location with only one longitude/latitudecoordinate set. Points (al

Drawing a ShapeAfter selecting the desired shape tool, click on the map to create a NODE1. For Polygons and Polylines, a series of nodes are required

Steps to Open an Existing Campus:1. Click the “Open Campus” button. This will open the dialog shown below.2. Click on the Campus Name to open.3. Clic

Reordering the Views ListReordering in the views list is easy. Simply drag the view in the list to its new location. See the illustration to the righ

Offline Campus Manager IntroductionBlue Alert MNS now has an alternative campus mapping tool called the “Offline” Campus Manager. The original “Onlin

Resource ManagerGetting to Know the InterfaceAdding New Resources Browser-Specific Features Valid File Types Uploading Multiple FilesResource

Getting Started with a Campus MapTo start using Offline Campus Manager, find and upload a campus map, building floor plan or anyimage to use. A campu

Your Place Your WayTo define a place on the map, select one of the tools from the toolbar. Place tools include poly shapes, map markers, and images u

The Polygon and Its NodesPolygons are the most flexible of the shapes available in Offline Campus Manager. Polygons are madeup of a series of points,

The Other ShapesRectangles and Ellipses are considered “quick shapes,” meaning unlike polygons and polylines it only takes a single stroke to create t

Points (or Markers)Two ways of adding icons to a map or floor plan is to use Points (also referred to as markers or pins) and images. Points are simp

The ToolbarEach object, when selected, has a toolbar located just above the canvas (see below). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91110Exit shape properties and enter s

Continued on next pageWhat is a Detail Layer?Adding structure layers or “Detail Layers” to a place defined on the canvas is only found in the Offline

Creating a Detail Layer (continued) The selected Detail Layer image will display in the canvas area ready to be edited. From here, new places can be

Creating a Detail Layer (continued) Add some places on the Detail Layer. These can have their own Detail Layers assigned to them in the same way this

Mapping SettingsThere a few global settings for Offline Campus Manager to help while working with campuses. To findthese settings, click the (gear

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Copy PlaceCopying a place is pretty straight forward, however, when a place has one or more Detail Layers attached to it a decision has to be made whe

Other Functions & Hotkeys (continued) Reordering Places: Under the Available Places list, each item can be moved to a new location. To move

Event Manager PartsThe Event Manager is a multipart interface that controls event collections, events and alerts. Add CollectionAdd a new Eventcollec

Create an EventWhen creating a new event, a collection needs to be selected first. Click the “Add Event” button to open the Collection List dialog.

Linking Campuses to an Event (Online Version)Event places allow an event to be “linked” or “associated” with different places or endpoints from any pr

Detail Layer selection continued on next pageLinking Campuses to an Event (Offline Version)The Offline version for linking campuses to an event may lo

Selecting Places in Detail LayersTo select a place or places in a Detail Layer, click the parent place to see the pop-down menu appear.In the pop-down

Adding a New Category IconCategory icons are used to represent the specifics of an event. Custom category icons can be addedto further define what an

What is an Event Alert?Event alerts are scheduled messages that get sent out through Dispatch (page 63). Alerts can be set up to send out text, text-

TAB 2: Delivery OptionsDelivery options allow the selection of specific endpoints, as well as a top-level filter for delivery types.The endpoints can

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TAB 3: SchedulingScheduling allows the user to set alerts to fire at an offset time to the parent event’s activation time. Inaddition, an alert can

TAB 4: ResourcesResources allow an alert to send files to devices to play audio or add images for use in email or desktop alerts. Alert resources wi

TAB 5: CAP DetailsCAP (Common Alerting Protocol) details show the alert in a much more granular way. The alert is ultimately made up of all of these

Dispatch InterfaceThe Dispatch Interface is comprised of three main areas: The campus map(s), the alert categoriesor events list and the currently ru

What are Quick Launch Buttons?A Quick Launch Button is a quick way to activate an event. For a use-case example, a Quick Launch Button can activate a

Alert CategoriesAll events are required to be under one of the default alert categories. If there are no events createdfor a particular category, the

Online Campus MapsThe map in Alert Dispatch will display any predefined shapes and points created in Campus Manager.This is useful for filtering out a

Offline Campus MapsIf Offline Campus Maps is set as the default, or if there is no internet connection, the offline version ofmaps will be used in Ale

Event ActivationFollow these steps to activate an event: Select a category from the category box. This opens a list of available events.In the Even

What is a Quick Alert?A Quick Alert allows the dispatcher to send out a notification to selected endpoints with a custom,on-the-fly message. This can

Recommended StepsSign In to MNS At the MNS sign-in screen, use the default credentials: User Name: _administrator Password: codeblue Know

Monitoring Active EventsActive events are displayed in the top-right panel on the Dispatch window. An active event will have aspinning icon to indica

MNS AdministrationGuide ReferenceClick this help icon to open the MNS Reference Guide for the current category.Hover for Info - By hovering over a sec

Event ManagerDrag/Drop Event to Collection - To move an event from one collection to another, use the drag/dropmethod. When an event is dragged over

Online Campus ManagerFinding Locations - The “find” box in Campus Manager works like the map search on Google Maps since it runs on the same engine.

Browser DifferencesBlue Alert MNS was built to be compatible with all major browsers. However, there are some minordifferences beyond the look and fe

Creating Import Files from ScratchHere are a few tips on creating a member CSV file for import into the MNS system.Text File to CSV File:When creating

GlossaryAlertA pre-scripted message sent using one or more delivery methods, such as SMS, email or desktop alert, using CAP (Common Alerting Protocol)

MNS First Time Setup WizardThe First Time Setup Wizard is the first visible screen in a new MNS installation. The Wizard’s mainobjective is to allow

Page HeaderPage logo and title.BreadcrumbsPage links to help getaround the MNSinterface.Page Option Buttons AreaPages in Blue Alert MNS havebuttons fo