To use this, ensure that your phone and computer are on the same network and that the network allows connections between devices (no "guest" networks). When using Windows, the network must be marked as "private", not as public.
In the Share dialog you can select the working mode. This is done by selecting one of the templates.
Note: Click right on the Broadcast symbol to open the context menu. In case this is required here you can select a different port and manually enter the IP address of the computer.
Please note that the broadcast templates partly rely on external libraries loaded from content delivery networks. Templates may also contain external google fonts. These may no longer be used on publicly accessible websites. With the licensed version you can use your own customized templates.
UniversalThis template creates a switchable image gallery with overview and slideshow mode.
TableSimple HTML table for the images. In the licensed version of fotoARRAY additionally the download of the original pictures and/or files from the project directory can be activated..
Grouped by YearHere the images are grouped by years. In the licensed version of fotoARRAY additionally the download of the original pictures and/or files from the project directory can be activated.
OverviewHere small previews are shown, a click opens the large version.
Pick Any FileHere an open dialog is shown, where you can select a number of images or other data. Download links are then displayed on the mobile device.
This template is started when fotoARRAY is started with the command line -share (+ optional passing of filenames). (This mode requires the licensed version of fotoARRAY, not the freeEdition).
Receive UploadAn HTML5 upload form is displayed. Selected files will then be transferred to the upload folder of fotoARRAY. (This mode requires the licensed version of fotoARRAY, not the freeEdition).
Select a directory containing the files and the template definition for a gallery. This function requires the licensed edition of fotoARRAY.
Starts the export as HTML gallery. (not in the free edition)
Starts sharing the data. After the click, a QR code will be displayed. Take a picture it with a QR reader (or Google search) to launch the web browser with a URL that displays the image gallery generated by fotoARRAY.
Hint:
While fotoARRAY Broadcast is active, C will not add images to an album but to the list of images which are currently being shared.
Note: The context menu of the broadcast icon can be used to select the port that will be used for the connection.