Gaming stations: table and map

In this block, you can control the state of the game stations, choose the view you are comfortable with, and proceed.

• How is a map different from a table of gaming stations?

  • What does a table of gaming stations look like?

  • Adding a group and gaming stations.

  • What does the map look like?

• Management of gaming stations.

  • Technical status.

  • Session and PC status management.

    1. Select a pass
    2. Replenish deposit

    3. Booking system.

    4. Penalty.

    5. Transfer.

    6. End session.

    7. Notifications.

    8. Power Supply.

    9. PC control.

    10. Shell.

• Frequently asked questions

  • How do I assign a color to a group on the gaming station map?

  • Why do all PCs show 0 on the map?

There is a separate tab for each view. You can switch to them by clicking on the corresponding name.

Or you can follow the link:

• Table of gaming stations: admin.smartshell.gg/computers
• Map: admin.smartshell.gg/map

How is a map different from a table of gaming stations?

What does a table of gaming stations look like?

 

The list is divided by existing equipment groups, with each column showing a different purpose:

1. Order number – up to 3 numeric characters.

2. PC name – up to 12 characters.

3. Status – technical status of the computer.

   • Active Session – the computer is running a user session (not necessarily a registered user).

   • Turned on – the computer is on and not busy.

   • Turned off – the computer is switched off.

   • In service – the computer is not available to open sessions.

   • No connection – there is a session on the computer, but the Shell has either lost the connection or is deactivated.

4. Availability of reservations.

5. The user who is currently logged in on the computer.

6. Name of the pass the client is currently using.

7. Session start time.

8. Planned session end time.

9. How many hours are left until the scheduled end time.

10. The application that the client is currently using.

11. SmartShell Client version installed on the PC.

Adding a group and gaming stations

Groups are the rooms of your gaming center. In order to customize the pass and add stations, click on the Create group button in the upper right corner.

You can also create standalone gaming stations (for consoles, air hockey, or virtual reality zones). To do this, click on Add PC on the Gaming stations tab and click on a free cell on the Map tab.

 

What does the map look like?

 

 

On the screen, you can find:

• PC grid with the ability to turn on disabled PCs.
  
  
  
  
• PC grid with the ability to switch on shutdown PCs
  
  • "Off" – the computer is turned off.
  • "On" – the computer is turned on, but there is no session on the PC.
  • "Active session" – the client's active game session is in progress.
  • "Reserved" – the reservation is set.
  • "In service" – the computer is not available to open sessions.
  • "Configuration has been changed" – the PC has changed configuration.
  • "High access" –  the Shell editing mode is open on the client PC.
  • "No connection" – when more than one minute has passed since the last ping of the server from the host according to the time of the computer from which the card is opened. In this case, you should check if the computer is switched off or if the shell is hung on it but a session is there.
  • "Shell is deactivated" – the SmartShell Client has been deactivated and the Windows desktop is open on the PC.
  • "Locked" – the client has locked the PC.
    
    
    
    
• A line with important computer states: High access, No connection, Shell is deactivated, In service and the number of PCs in these states.
  
  
  
• Switch for the technical mode of the Map
  
  
  

Management of gaming stations

Technical status

When you click on the selected computer, the right panel of the computer status is displayed. You can find information about:

• Processor model
• Total RAM 
• Video card model
• Hard disk model
• Disk space occupancy status
• MAC address of the computer
• Active application on this computer 
• Comment left on the selected computer
• Configuration change of the PC

Changing PC configuration

The configuration status of a computer running SmartShell Client is sent to the server on each start. If the configuration is changed, a notification in the admin panel will appear when clicking on this computer and will require confirmation from the manager.

Also, notification of configuration changes will be sent to the Telegram group, if you have this feature enabled.

When you create a new host, no action is required. The configuration information of the system unit will be downloaded automatically.

 

 

Session and PC status management

Some functions may be unavailable. This depends on your role and whether you have an active cash shift open.

1. Select a Pass

Using this option, you can sell a pass for the selected PC.

2. Replenish deposit

Using this option, you can replenish the deposit for the client who is logged in on the selected PC.

3. Booking system

If you hover over this menu item, you can make a reservation, as well as see the list of already created reservations.

You can read more about the booking system in this article.

4. Penalty

It is impossible to penalize the per-minute pass, as well as to cancel an already imposed penalty. The client will receive text and audio notifications of the penalty.

5. Transfer

Using this option, you can move a user from one seat to another within the same group of computers.

When you click on this button, the following window opens:

6. End session

Clicking on the selected computer sends a command to log off the user no matter what.

7. Notifications

The administrator can send a message with their text to the selected computer.

8. Power Supply

Remote turn on, shutdown, log out to the Windows login (the Shell is not disabled) and reboot.

 

9. PC Control

The PC control unit consists of:

 

 

1. Service mode on/off – the mode in which a session (client and guest) cannot be placed during an active client session. Cannot be enabled during an active client session.
2. Connect to PC – remote connection to a PC for control.
3. View Screen – remote connection to a PC for screen viewing.
4. Run –  remote launch of programs. To launch the required file, type the path to it in the opened window.
5. Note about PC – you may leave a comment. Only a manager can delete notes.
6. Prohibit online reservation – does not allow the gaming station to be reserved using the Mobile App.
7. Edit – ability to change the name and group this PC is in (cannot be set during an active client session). Cannot be used during an active client session.
8. Delete – removes the host from the admin panel (cannot be set during an active client session). Cannot be used during an active client session.

Important note!

It is highly recommended not to delete a gaming station from the admin panel without deactivating the Shell.

 

10. Shell

The shell unit consists of:

1. Share logs – sends logs of the Shell events to technical support.
2. Update Shell – remote upgrade.
3. High access – remotely enable the Shell editing mode.
4. Disable Shell – remotely deactivate the Shell.

Selecting multiple gaming stations

Gaming stations section

You can select multiple gaming stations in the Gaming stations section using the Shift (selects the area) and Ctrl (selects individual gaming stations) buttons. You can also select all PCs in a zone by checking the box next to the Select All option in the upper right corner of the zone.

If gaming stations are selected in one zone, then once selected, you can sell multiple passes, create multiple bookings, send multiple notifications, and manage the power supply of all selected PCs. If you select gaming stations in different zones, you can do all of the above, except sell multiple passes.

Map

You can select multiple gaming stations in the Map section by using the mouse to select an area and the Ctrl key to click on individual PCs.

If gaming stations are selected in one zone, then once selected, you can sell multiple passes, create multiple bookings, send multiple notifications, and manage the power supply of all selected PCs. If you select gaming stations in different zones, you can do all of the above, except sell multiple passes.

Frequently asked questions

How to assign a color to a group on the gaming station map?

To do this, you need to edit the group profile.

1. Click on the Gaming stations tab.
2. Click on the gear wheel on the line with the group name.
3. Select a color from the preset ones in the opened window.

Done! Now the gaming stations in this group in the enabled state will be displayed in the selected color.

Why do all PCs show 0 on the map?

The map now displays the position of the PC instead of its name. To set it, you need to: 

1. Open the Gaming stations or Map tab with manager rights.
2. Click on the desired free game place.
3. In the menu, select PC Control, then Edit.
4. Set the position of the PC.