G SKILL WigiDash PC Command Panel User Guide

G SKILL WigiDash PC Command Panel User Guide

Introduction

About This Tutorial Guide
This tutorial guide is intended to provide a brief overview of basic WigiDash Manager software functions and WigiDash device control. There are many more advanced settings and functions as the software itself and widget library are updated.
WigiDash Manager Software Interface

1. Virtual Screen
2. Page Manager
3. Widget List
4. Widget Settings
5. Widget Market & Additional Settings

For more product information, visit the G.SKILL WigiDash product webpage:
https://www.gskill.com/product/412/415/1702982997/WigiDash

Add A Widget

1. Click to choose a widget size. The size is labeled as “XxY”, where “X” is the horizontal size and “Y” is the vertical size.
2. Drag the widget icon to the desired location on the virtual screen.

Make sure there is sufficient grid space on the virtual screen to place the widget. The widget cannot be placed if the widget size is larger than the available
space on the virtual screen.

Available widget sizes may vary depending on the widget.

Delete A Widget

Deleting a Widget

1. Right click on the widget in the virtual screen.
2. Click “Delete” to remove the widget.

Add a Page

Adding a New Page

1. Click the “+” icon.
2. Type in a page name.
3. Click the check mark button to create the new page.

To rename a page name, right click on the page in the Page Manager list, and choose “Edit Page Name”.

Changing a Widget Icon

Changing a Widget Icon (for Hotkey Widget)

1. Click on the Hotkey widget in the virtual screen. An outline around the widget will indicate the widget has been selected.
2. Under “Image” in the widget settings, click the “Select” button.
3. Choose an icon from the list and click “Select”.
4. To use another image file as a custom icon, click “Browse” and select an image file from your system, and click “Select”.

Supported image file types: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .tif, .bmp, .ico, .svg
Note: Not all widgets support custom icons

Add Overlay Text

Adding Overlay Text to a Widget (for Hotkey Widget)

1. Click on the Hotkey widget in the virtual screen. An outline around the widget will indicate the widget has  been selected.
2. To clear the widget icon, click on the “x” under “Image”.
3. Click on “Design” to expand the selection.
4. Type your text in the “Overlay Text” field.

To enable customization of the font and background color of the widget, uncheck “Use Global Theme”.
Note: Not all widgets support custom overlay text.
Create a “Jump to Page” Hotkey
Creating a “Jump to Page” Hotkey

1. Click to select a Hotkey widget in the virtual screen. An outline around the widget will indicate the widget has been selected.
2. Click “Hotkey Action” to expand the selection.
3. Click “Add Action”.
4. Click on the dropdown menu, and select “Open a page”.
5. Click the bottom dropdown menu, and select the destination page.
6. Click “Save

BLink Spotify Account to Spotify Widget


Link Your Spotify Account to the Spotify Widget
Using the Spotify Widget requires authorization with your Spotify account to access playlists and control
playback.

1. Click on the Spotify widget on the virtual screen and click “Connect/Change User” in the widget settings.
   (Or tap the Spotify widget on the WigiDash device.)

2. In the browser window that pops up, log into your Spotify account, if you are not already logged in to your Spotify account.

3. If you are logged in, click on “Agree”.

4. The Spotify widget will display media information when Spotify playback is initiated.

Using the Spotify Widget

Navigating the Spotify Widget in Fullscreen mode

1.  Tap on the album cover or song title to enter fullscreen mode.
2. Track List View: Tap on “^” or “v” to scroll through the songs in the playlist.
3. Tap on a track to start playback.
4. Tap on “<” to view a list of your playlists.
5. Playlist List View: Tap on “^” or “v” to scroll through the playlists.
6. Tap on a playlist to view the list of tracks in that playlist.
7. Tap on “>” to return to the current Track List.
8. Tap on the “x” to exit fullscreen mode.

The playlist order in the playlist list view is based on “Custom order”. The “Custom order” is accessible when activating the “Playlist” filter in your Spotify library.
Link Twitch Account to Twitch Chat Widget
Link Your Twitch Account to the Twitch Chat Widget
Using the Twitch Chat Widget requires authorization with your Twitch.tv account to display channel chat.

1. Click on the Twitch Chat widget on the virtual screen and click “Login” in the widget settings. (Or tap the Twitch Chat widget on the WigiDash device.)
2. In the browser window that pops up, log in to your Twitch account, if you are not already logged in to your Twitch account.
3. If you are logged in, click on “Authorize”.

Add a Channel to Twitch Chat Widget

Adding a Channel to the Twitch Chat Widget

1. Click on the Twitch Chat widget on the virtual screen.
2.  Type in a valid channel name in the “Channel” field.
3.  Click “Add”.

If you already have a list of channels, click the Load Channel icon to switch channels in the Twitch Chat widget.

Using the Twitch Chat Widget

Navigating the Twitch Chat Widget in Fullscreen mode

1. Tap on the Twitch Chat widget on the WigiDash device to enter fullscreen mode.
2. Tap on the List icon in full screen mode to see a list of channels saved in the WigiDash Manager software.
3. Tap on the up/down arrows to scroll through the list of channels.
4. Tap on the channel name to switch to the chat in the Twitch Chat widget.
5. Tap on the “X” to exit fullscreen view.

Using the HWInfo Widget Using the HWInfo Widget

1. Click on the HWinfo widget on the virtual screen.
2. In the widget settings, click on “Sensor” and select a sensor from the list to display.
3. Tap on the HWInfo widget on the WigiDash device to toggle graph mode on and off.

How to Set Up the AIDA64 SensorPanel Widget

Setting Up the AIDA64 SensorPanel Widget

1. Drag a AIDA64 (5×4) widget to an empty page.
2. Launch AIDA64 software.
3. In AIDA64, open “Preferences”.
4. Under “LCD”, find the “Gskill” tab and check “Enable Gskill LCD support”.
5. Under “LCD type”, select “5×4 (1016×592 px)”.
6. Under “LCD > LCD Items”, click “Import”.
7. Change “Files of type” from “Gskill LCD files (.gslcd)” to “All files (.)”. (Most SensorPanel files available online are in “.sensorpanel” filetype.)
8. Select and open the SensorPanel file.
9. Click “Apply”.

This tutorial uses a 5×4 widget size as an example. For a different size, make sure to choose the appropriate WigiDash widget size and SensorPanel resolution in steps 1 and 5. See the Widget Grid Resolution Guide on the next page for widget sizes.

Notes About the AIDA64 SensorPanel Widget

If SensorPanel does not show up on the WigiDash device, exit and restart the AIDA64 software.

• For the AIDA64 SensorPanel to work with WigiDash, the AIDA64 software needs to be launched after the WigiDash Manager software has been opened.
  During system startup, AIDA64 software may launch before WigiDash Manager, so exiting and restarting the AIDA64 software may be required. For advanced users, use Windows Task Scheduler to delay the auto-startup of AIDA64. (AIDA64 v7.00.6751 beta or later have resolved this issue.)

• SensorPanel themes may be downloaded from the AIDA64 forum (1024×600 is the preferred fullscreen resolution for WigiDash):
  https://forums.aida64.com/topic/667-share-your-sensorpanel/

• Download G.SKILL SensorPanel theme for WigiDash: https://www.gskill.com/wigidash/download

• The FPS counter in the G.SKILL SensorPanel theme for WigiDash requires RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS) to work.

• While AIDA64 v6.50.5800 or later includes WigiDash support, AIDA64 v7.00.6700 or later is recommended. AIDA64 Trial version may not have all sensor info available in SensorPanel.

• Widget Grid Resolution Guide (Note: There is a 4px margin between each grid.):

Frequently Asked Questions (1)

• Q: Can I use multiple WigiDash devices simultaneously on the same PC?

A: Yes, you can use more than one WigiDash devices at the same time on the same PC system. In the WigiDash Manager software, you can name each WigiDash device and select the WigiDash device you want to customize in the software under “WigiDash Settings” > “Device” tab.

• Q: Is it possible to use a USB extension cable with WigiDash?

A: It is possible to use a USB extension cable, however, we would strongly advise against using one. Increasing the USB cable length would affect the power sent to the WigiDash device, which may cause connection issues.

• Q: Where can I find which version I’m currently using?

A: You can find the WigiDash Manager software version in the Title Bar of the software. To find the version of the widget, go to “Market” and the version number can be found under the respective widget.

• Q: What operating systems are WigiDash compatible with?

A: WigiDash Manager requires Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit), or newer. MacOS and Linux-based OS support is currently unavailable.

• Q: What languages are supported in the WigiDash Manager software?

A: Currently, WigiDash Manager software supports English. We are working to include additional languages in future versions.

• Q: Where can I download additional widgets for WigiDash?

A: Additional widgets for WigiDash can be downloaded through the “Market” section within the WigiDash Manager software.

• Q: If I want to create my own widget, where can I download the SDK?

A: SDK resources for creating custom widgets can be found at: https://github.com/orgs/ElmorLabs-WigiDash/repositories

• Q: Why isn’t my widget working after updating the WigiDash Manager

software?

A: Please check for new versions of the widget under “Market” in the WigiDash Manager software.

• Q: Why isn’t the audio visualizer widget functioning?

A: If you are using Kaspersky Cyber Security or other antivirus software on your PC, please ensure that the program folder for “WigiDash Manager” software is added to the whitelist. Antivirus software might block the program from accessing the audio media stream in the system.

• Q: How can I change the global theme settings?

A: To change global theme settings, navigate to “WigiDash Settings” and select the “Global Theme” tab.

• Q: How do I back up and restore WigiDash Manager profiles?

A: To create a Profile for your current configuration, navigate to “WigiDash Settings” > “Device” tab, click on the “Profile Manager” button, and click on the “Save Current Configuration as Profile” button on the bottom. Enter a profile name and save it to the list of Profiles. To backup a Profile, navigate to “WigiDash Settings” > “Device” tab, click on the “Profile Manager” button, and click on the “Export Profile” button for the profile you want to back up and save the profile file to your PC. To restore a Profile, navigate to “WigiDash Settings” > “Device” tab, click on the”Profile Manager” button, and click on the “Import Configuration from File” button on the bottom to load and restore from a profile file.

• Q: How can I disable sleep mode for WigiDash?

A: In the WigiDash Manager software, navigate to “WigiDash Settings” > “Device” tab, set the “Screen Timeout” value to “0”, and click on “Save”.

• For further technical support, please contact our technical support team

at one of the emails below:

When reaching out to our technical support team, please make sure to include the following information:

• WigiDash Manager software version number (See the top left corner of the WigiDash Manager software window.)
• Widget version number, if you are having issues with a specific widget. (This can be found under “Market”.)
• Windows version. (Open the “Run” dialog in Windows from the Start menu or by pressing “Win+R”, then enter “winver”.)
• Three (3) most recent *.log files under “%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\G.SKILL\WigiDashManager\Logs” as email attachment.

International: techsupport@gskill.com
North America: ustech@gskillusa.com
Europe: eurotech@gskill.com
Germany: cody@gskill.com

Copyright © 2024 G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. G.SKILL logo is a registered trademark in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Illustrations and screenshots are for reference use only.
The use of this product requires installation of the WigiDash Manager software, available for download on https://www.gskill.com.
Some widget functions use third-party online services or are provided through a third-party API, which requires internet connection, and may require a paid subscription and/or account setup and additional permissions. Some widget functions are provided through third-party software, which requires installation of additional software.
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References

• Twitch
• Share your Sensorpanels - SensorPanel - AIDA64 Discussion Forum
• Repositories · GitHub
• G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd.
• WigiDash - Overview - G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd.

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