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--- worshiptools [2022/12/22 11:13] – njahn
+++ worshiptools [2023/05/30 05:52] (current) – add info on reporting to CCLI scottdf
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 ===== Setup =====
   - Download and install, but //do not run//, the software from https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/presenter
-  - After you receive your email invitation start the program and enter the code from the email
+  - After you receive your email invitation install and start the program and enter the code from the email
   - After logging in, click the Settings gear icon in the upper right and choose **Settings**
     * **Defaults** tab
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     * **Screen Configuration** tab
       - Resolution -- **800x600**
+    * **Connections** tab
+      - Check //Automatically report songs used in WorshipTools to CCLI//
 ===== Operation =====
-**Adding verses**
+==== Adding verses ====
   *  On the left click "Add Cue"
   *  Select Scripture
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   *  Translation should be Show
-**Adding Songs**
+==== Adding Songs ====
-   * On the left click "Add Cue"
+  * On the left click "Add Cue"
   *  Select Lyrics
   *  Search for the song you are adding
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          - click import
          - this song will be then be available to be added to the cue list
-**Modifying Songs**
+==== Modifying Songs ====
   * Sometimes we will need to modify a song, primarily to change the breaks for readability
   *  Open the song you wish to modify
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     - Right click the new slide which will currently be name "Slide {some number}"
     - Click Rename and rename it to the original name and a postfix letter
-      - ex. Spliting Verse 1 the second slide would be named "Verse 1b"
+      - e.g. Spliting Verse 1 the second slide would be named "Verse 1b"
-  * If you are needing to set the order for the song (This should not be done for one off slide orders)
+  * If you need to set the order for the song (This should not be done for one off slide orders)
     - Check "Set custom slide order"
     - Add the slides in the desired order
-**Special Arrangements** If a worship leader uses an arrangement other than one we currently use, right-click the song, duplicate it, and add their name to the Artist field in parenthesis
+==== Special Arrangements ====
+If a worship leader uses an arrangement other than one we currently use, right-click the song, duplicate it, and add their name to the Artist field in parenthesis like   ''(Name)''
+===== Song Formatting =====
+Here are some guidelines from the [[https://blog.proclaimonline.com/2015/08/26/5-tips-for-better-song-slides/|Proclaim Website]].
+  * **Limited lines per slide**: As a rule of thumb, try to limit slides to 2-4 lines, 5 at most.
+  * **Sans Serif font**: Stick to san-serif fonts. Some common examples of san-serif fonts are Arial, Calibri, and Verdana. An example of a non-serif font is Times Roman, Georgia, and Bookman.
+  * **White text over black**: The projector’s brightest light is white, so white will always be the most visible color.
+  * **Lose the labels**: We prefer a good arrangement of slides instead of writing out the labels like //Verse//, //Chorus//, //Bridge// and //Instructions// like //Repeat 2x// and so on. We prefer the worship leader to dictate the flow of the song as opposed to the slides themselves.
+  * **No punctuation**: We prefer a clean looking slide and //usually// don’t use any punctuation. No commas, exclamation points, or periods. Since the melody usually dictates the flow of the words, there is not much need for punctuation. Use your judgment as this is personal preference more than a rule but we prefer the cleaner look.
-===== Miscellaneous =====
-  * Any song with a special arrangement by one of our players should be noted in the Artist field in parenthesis, like   ''(Name)''