Select a Device Skin

About this task

For apps designed for a specific device or circumstance, you may select the manufacturer and model of the device or set a custom resolution. SOTI MobiControl displays the device in the canvas.

Sample device skin

Select a Manufacturer and Model

About this task

Choose the skin for the manufacturer and model of your device.

Procedure

  1. Select the tab at the bottom of the canvas to reveal its options.
    Tab contents
  2. From the rightmost panel, select the skin icon. The Skin Selector dialog opens.
  3. From Manufacturer, select a device manufacturer.
  4. From Model, select the device model whose skin you require.
  5. Select Apply.

Results

The app canvas shows all widgets within the selected device skin.

Select a Custom Resolution

About this task

If you cannot find a suitable manufacturer and model for the device skin, you may create a custom resolution.

Procedure

  1. Select the tab at the bottom of the canvas to reveal its options.
    Tab contents
  2. From the rightmost panel, select the skin icon. The Skin Selector dialog opens.
  3. From Manufacturer, select a Custom size.
  4. From Custom Width, give the pixel width of your device.
  5. From Custom Height, give the pixel height of your device.
  6. Select Apply.

Results

The app canvas shows all widgets within the device's custom resolution skin.

Remove a Device Skin

About this task

If a device skin is no longer required, you may remove it and return to the default device resolution.

Procedure

  1. Select the tab at the bottom of the canvas to reveal its options.
    Tab contents
  2. From the rightmost panel, select the removal icon.

Results

The app canvas shows all widgets within the default resolution skin.