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To create a new layout in Breeze, click on Layouts in the title bar and select New Layout. A popup menu appears that gives you the option of creating the new layout using one of the three predefined styles, or to begin with a blank layout. The four predefined layouts are identical to those that are created by default with each new meeting. For a list of the pods available in each of these layouts see the table below.
| Layout Name | Pods Available |
| Discussion | Attendee List, Notes, Camera and Voice, Polling, and Discussion Notes |
| Sharing | Camera and Voice, Attendee List, Chat, Notes, and Screen Sharing |
| Collaboration | Camera and Voice, Attendee List, Chat, Notes, and Whiteboard |
If you choose to create new blank layout, the layout is given the default name of New Layout. You can change the name by entering the desired name in the New Layout Name textbox. You can rename the layout by clicking on the Layouts button in the title bar and selecting the Organize Layouts option. A dialog box opens which contains the name of all the meeting layouts. Select the layout you wish to rename and then click on the Rename button. Enter the new layout name in the dialog box that appears and click OK to rename the layout. Click on the Done button to close the dialog box.
To delete a layout click on the Layout button and then click on the Organize Layouts option. A dialog box opens that contains a list of the layouts currently available in the meeting. Select the name of the layout you want to delete by clicking on it and then click on the delete button to remove the layout. Click on the Done button to close the dialog box.
There are ten pods used in Breeze Meetings. The table below shows the name and function of each pod.
Pod Name |
Function |
| Chat | Instant messaging service |
| Content | Allows the instructor to share PowerPoint presentations, JPEG images, Flash Movies (.swf), Flash Video Files (.flv), and image files. |
| File Share | Presenter uploads files which can then be downloaded for the participant to use such as Word documents or Adobe PDF files. |
| Note | Presenters can place notes here for the participants to view. |
| Poll | Real time polling of meeting participants |
| Share | Application sharing allows the instructor to broadcast activity on their desktop. The presenter may also allow participants to have control, if desired. |
| Web Links | Allows the presenter to create links to web pages. When the link is clicked by the presenter the URL appears on the participants web pod and the page is opened on their computer. |
| Whiteboard | Electronic whiteboard that can be used for collaboration between the meeting presenter and participants. |
| Camera and Voice | Provides audio and video for the meeting |
| Attendee List | Shows a list of all Presenters and Participants as well as their connection status. The participant can also change their personal status to notify the instructor of any issues they may have using icons. (For a list of the icons and their meaning Click Here.) |
To add a new pod, click on the Pods option the meeting title bar and select the pod type you wish to add. The pod will be placed on the layout that is currently selected. Adding the new pod opens the Move and Resize Pods function. Click and hold down the left mouse button while the pointer is hovering over the pod title and then drag the pod to it's desired location. To resize the pod click and hold down while hovering over the diagonal lines located in the lower right hand corner of the pod. By moving the mouse you may change the dimensions of the pod. To prevent any changes from being made once you have set up a pod, click on the Lock icon located in the lower left hand corner of the meeting window.
Click on the Pods option in the menu bar and then select the Organize Pods option. In the dialog box that opens select the name of the pod to be removed and press the delete button.
Click here for documentation dealing with Meeting layouts and pods.
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