If you are using content in your Presentations that is no longer supported, like Gadgets and Items, and you are seeing this error message when opening your Presentation, you will need to replace them with their corresponding Widgets.
As the classic editor is being deprecated soon, we've put together some guides and videos on how you can update your deprecated Gadgets and content and get onto our new Widget system. If you're using one of the Gadgets below, click the arrow to the left of the Gadget to learn more about how you can migrate off of the old unsupported Gadgets and onto our new Widgets. If your Gadget or Item is not listed below, please contact support for further information on how your content can be updated.
Image/Video Items
This tutorial will focus on Videos, but the same steps can be used to migrate images.
Open the presentation. Select “Open with Classic Editor” when prompted.
Right click the placeholder containing the video - Select “Properties”.
Copy the URL of your video - save it to a text file if you are worried about losing it.
In a new browser tab, open the presentation in our new editor. To do this, open it like you normally would and press "Cancel".
Select the placeholder - click “Video” or “Image” on the left bar.
Click “By URL” in the bottom left of the Widget’s Configuration video. If you are using Storage, select the video or image you require from your storage interface and click "Select". You can select multiple videos or images, or even an entire folder. Please note - Storage requires a licensed display to use.
Copy your URL into the box that appears. Make any necessary configuration changes here, then click “Save” at the bottom of the Widget’s window.
Preview the presentation to make sure it's working as you expect.
Delete the Gadget in the old presentation, then save the placeholder and presentation.
Click “Save” in the bottom right of the new editor to save the presentation and make your changes permanent.
Spreadsheets
Open the presentation. Select “Open with Classic Editor” when prompted.
Right click the placeholder with the Google Sheets Gadget in it and select properties.
Open the Spreadsheet from the Gadget. If this requires copying and pasting the link to the Spreadsheet into a browser tab, do that. Make note of all the font sizes, colors and types that are selected in the Gadget settings. Get the name of the Spreadsheet when you have it open in the new URL too, as you will need it later.
In a new browser tab, open the presentation in our new editor. To do this, open it like you normally would and press "Cancel".
Select the placeholder, then click "Widgets".
Search for "Spreadsheet" and click "Add" on the Google Sheets widget.
Click “Select Spreadsheet”, and search for the name of the spreadsheet that you have open in the browser tab.
Configure the Spreadsheet Widget with all the same settings you had from the Gadget, including font size, type, color, scroll settings, etc. Scroll down and click "Save".
Preview your Presentation to ensure that the Spreadsheet Widget looks as you expect.
Once the Spreadsheet Widget looks correct, delete the Gadget and save the placeholder.
Click “Save” in the bottom right of the presentation in our new editor to save the presentation and make your changes permanent.
RSS Feeds
Open the presentation. Select “Open with Classic Editor” when prompted.
Right click the placeholder with the RSS Feed Gadget in it and select properties.
Copy the URL found in your RSS Feed Gadget’s RSS URL textbox. Save it to a text file if you are worried about losing it. This is also the best time to make note of any settings you may wish to carry over to the updated Widget, such as the item count, queue, color, font, layout, etc..
In a new browser tab, open the presentation in our new editor. To do this, open it like you normally would and press "Cancel".
Select the placeholder, then press the “Widget” button.
Search for RSS in the window that comes up, and click “Add” on the RSS Feed Widget.
Enter the URL of your RSS Feed in the next window. Make any configuration changes you may need, then scroll down and save the Widget.
Preview the presentation to make sure the Widget looks the way you want it to.
Delete the Gadget from your placeholder, then save the placeholder and the presentation in the old editor.
Save the presentation in the new editor.
Calendars
Open the presentation. Select “Open with Classic Editor” when prompted.
Right click the placeholder with the Google Calendar in it and select properties.
Copy the Calendar ID found in your Google Calendar Gadget’s settings. Save it to a text file if you are worried about losing it. This is also the best time to make note of any settings you may wish to carry over to the updated Widget, such as the font or number of days.
In a new browser tab, open the presentation in our new editor. To do this, open it like you normally would and press "Cancel".
Select the placeholder, then press the “Widgets” button.
Search for “Calendar” in the window that appears next. Please note - Google Calendar is only available for Licensed Displays. Click “Add”.
Enter the Calendar ID and adjust settings, then click save, shown at the top of the window.
Delete the Gadget from your placeholder, then save the placeholder and the presentation.
Save your presentation.
HTML
Open the presentation. Select “Open with Classic Editor” when prompted.
Right click the placeholder with the HTML Item in it and select properties.
Copy the HTML found in your HTML Item’s settings. Save it to a text file if you are worried about losing it.
In a new browser tab, open the presentation in our new editor. To do this, open it like you normally would and press "Cancel".
Select the placeholder, then press the “Widgets” button.
Search for “HTML” in the window that appears next.
Scroll down until you find the HTML Widget, then click “Add”.
Paste your HTML into the window, then click save.
Preview your presentation to make sure it works as expected.
Delete the Gadget from your placeholder, then save the placeholder and the presentation.
Save your presentation in the updated editor.
Text Items
Open the presentation. Select “Open with Classic Editor” when prompted.
Right click the placeholder with the Text Item in it and select properties.
Copy the Text found in your Text Item’s text box. Save it to a text file if you are worried about losing it.
In a new browser tab, open the presentation in our new editor. To do this, open it like you normally would and press "Cancel".
Select the placeholder, then click the “Text” button.
Paste your text into the newly opened window.
Perform any additional formatting or customization required, then click “Save”. Please note - the Text Widget only offers vertical scrolling. For horizontal scrolling, please use our “Ticky” Widget.
Preview your presentation to make sure it looks correct.
In the classic editor, delete the Gadget and save the placeholder.
Save your presentation.
News
Open the presentation. Select “Open with Classic Editor” when prompted.
Right click the placeholder with the News Gadget in it and select properties.
There isn’t a lot of information that can be ported over from the News Headline Gadget. Make note of what you are subscribed to in the Gadget’s settings, and any additional customization you may have done, such as the queue and item count.
In a new browser tab, open the presentation in our new editor. To do this, open it like you normally would and press "Cancel".
Select the placeholder, then press the “Widgets” button.
Search for “News” then click “Add” under “Headline News”. Please note - this Widget is for licensed displays only.
A prompt will open up showing you the settings of the Widget. Accept the terms and conditions by ticking the box at the top, then proceed to configure the Widget to your liking.
Because the Headline News Widget only lets you select one type of news category from the drop-down box, you may need to add more than one Headline News Widget to the placeholder. The easiest way to do this would be to finish configuring your first Headline News Widget until you are satisfied with its look, and then to duplicate it. To make things a little easier to keep track of, we recommend changing the name of each duplicate to reflect its content. You can edit the Widget’s name by clicking the clock icon. Once you have duplicated the Widget, you will only need to change its displayed content.
Preview your presentation and make sure everything is displaying as you like.
Delete the Gadget in the classic editor and save the placeholder.
Save your presentation in the new editor.
Weather
Open the presentation. Select “Open with Classic Editor” when prompted.
Right click the placeholder with the News Gadget in it and select properties.
Make note of your current configuration.
In a new browser tab, open the presentation in our new editor. To do this, open it like you normally would and press "Cancel".
Select the placeholder, then press the “Widgets” button.
Search for “Weather” then click “Add” under your weather widget of choice. We’ll be using the Widget highlighted below in our example. Please note - these Widgets are for licensed displays only.
A prompt will open up showing you the settings of the Widget. Accept the terms and conditions by ticking the box at the top, then proceed to configure the Widget to your liking. Make sure you check each settings tab. When you are done, click “Save Changes”.
Preview your presentation and make sure everything is displaying as you like.
Delete the Gadget in the classic editor and save the placeholder.
Save your presentation in the new editor.
Clock
Open the presentation. Select “Open with Classic Editor” when prompted.
Right click the placeholder with the News Gadget in it and select properties.
Make note of your current configuration.
Open the presentation in our updated editor in a new browser tab. To do this, open it like you normally would and press "Cancel".
Select the placeholder, then press the “Widgets” button.
Search for “Time and Date” then click “Add” under the Time and Date Widget. This Widget does not require a licensed display.
Configure the Widget to your liking, then click “Save”.
Preview your presentation and make sure everything is displaying as you like.
Delete the Gadget in the classic editor and save the placeholder.
