OmniPresent – Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a limit to the size of the file we can upload?

Yes. The file size limit for documents in the Media Library is 100 MB.

 

Can my attendees share their cameras?

Yes. Attendees can use their cameras during the session. The only limitation would be the participant’s own bandwidth.

 

Can I share my camera or webcam?

 Yes, you can. Once you approve the camera access, you will be able to see your camera’s input in the video conference content window.

 

Is there a limit on how many participants can connect to a single session?

No, OmniPresent supports over 1000 participants in a single session

 

Can I upload more than one PowerPoint at a time to share?

Absolutely. You can also switch between various PowerPoint presentations.

 

Do you only have one chat or can I have several at the same time?

You can chat with all of the participants at once or individually in a private chat. You can also set up multiple chat groups to segregate your participants or moderators/hosts.

 

Can I run a poll or multiple polls?

Definitely. Participant polling is available in OmniPresent which makes it better for you to get instant feedback from attendees.

 

Can I play a video during my presentation?

Yes.  We can upload mp4s and view Youtube videos that have been made public.

 

Is OmniPresent HTML5 or Flash-based?

OmniPresent is HTML5 and does not require Flash.

 

Can multiple presenters talk at the same time?

Yes. OmniPresent Web Conference offers a multi-presenter interface in which more than one presenter can talk, show presentation slides and use other features simultaneously. This means that presenters do not need to wait their turn and can interact as if they were physically in the same room.

High quality and full-duplex audio can be used by as many people as you wish with no limitations other than bandwidth.

 

Can you have two OmniPresent rooms open at the same time on the same computer?

Yes. OmniPresent rooms are independent and you can have multiple rooms open.

Can you speak in both rooms at the same time?

Yes. The only activity that cannot be done simultaneously is sharing desktop.

 

Is there any software to install such as Java or ActiveX?

OmniPresent uses HTML5 and WebRTC to deliver content. HTML5 is supported by all major browsers; WebRTC is fully supported by the Chrome and Firefox browsers, with support from Microsoft Edge and Apple Safari coming soon. Besides the browser, there’s no other software to download.

Presenters who need to show live applications from their desktop (application and desktop sharing) will be asked to install a small add-on.

 

Can you hide the list of attendees?

Yes. You have full control over what attendees can see and do in the conference room. You can also choose to hide their last name.

 

Do you offer an app for the iPhone, iPad or Android?

Yes, we do have an app for IOS and Android.

 

Where do my recordings save?

Recast Recordings are saved on our end and can be played back inside the webinar room, on demand or in event mode.

 

Can I have a copy of my recording to keep?

Yes, we can convert our Recast Recording to an MP4 file for you to save on your end.

 

Can I create events and see who registered for the event?

Yes, our comprehensive Event Registration system accompanies your OmniPresent account. You may choose to set up formal events through the Event Manager. After participants register, automated messages and reminders are sent via email. All of the registrants’ information is available in event reports. A Microsoft Outlook plug-in is also available.

 

Does your desktop sharing support multiple monitors?

Yes. You may project any region or any application from any monitor or even an application or region that spans two monitors. You may also project the entire monitor.

 

With the slides module, what fonts work without font substitution?

Some font substitutions may occur, especially if your slide presentation uses non-standard fonts not included by default in Windows. Here is a list of fonts that will work without substitution.

Aharoni
Algerian
Andalus
Angsana New
AngsanaUPC
Aparajita
Arabic Typesetting
Arial
Arial Black
Arial Narrow
Arial Unicode MS
Baskerville Old Face
Batang
BatangChe
Bauhaus 93
Bell MT
Berlin Sans FB
Berlin Sans FB Demi
Bernard MT Condensed
Bodoni MT Poster Compressed
Book Antiqua
Bookman Old Style
Bookshelf Symbol 7
Bradley Hand ITC
Britannic Bold
Broadway
Browallia New
BrowalliaUPC
Brush Script MT
Calibri
Calibri Light
Californian FB
Cambria
Cambria Math
Candara
Centaur
Century
Century Gothic
Chiller
Colonna MT
Comic Sans MS
Consolas
Constantia
Cooper Black
Corbel
Cordia New
CordiaUPC
Courier New
DaunPenh
David
DFKai-SB
DilleniaUPC
DokChampa
Dotum
DotumChe
Ebrima
Estrangelo Edessa
EucrosiaUPC
Euphemia
FangSong
Footlight MT Light
Franklin Gothic Medium
FrankRuehl
FreesiaUPC
Freestyle Script
French Script MT
Gabriola
Gadugi
Garamond
Gautami
Georgia
Gisha
Glass Gauge
Gulim
GulimChe
Gungsuh
GungsuhChe
Harlow Solid Italic
Harrington
High Tower Text
Impact
Informal Roman
IrisUPC
Iskoola Pota
JasmineUPC
Jokerman
Juice ITC
KaiTi
Kalinga
Kartika
Khmer UI
KodchiangUPC
Kokila
Kristen ITC
Kunstler Script
Lao UI
Latha
LCD
Leelawadee
Levenim MT
LilyUPC
Lucida Bright
Lucida Calligraphy
Lucida Console
Lucida Fax
Lucida Handwriting
Lucida Sans Unicode
Magneto
Maiandra GD
Malgun Gothic
Mangal
Marlett
Matura MT Script Capitals
Meiryo
Meiryo UI
Microsoft Himalaya
Microsoft JhengHei
Microsoft New Tai Lue
Microsoft PhagsPa
Microsoft Sans Serif
Microsoft Tai Le
Microsoft Uighur
Microsoft YaHei
Microsoft Yi Baiti
MingLiU
MingLiU-ExtB
MingLiU_HKSCS
MingLiU_HKSCS-ExtB
Miriam
Miriam Fixed
Mistral
Modern No. 20
Mongolian Baiti
Monotype Corsiva
MoolBoran
MS Gothic
MS Mincho
MS Outlook
MS PGothic
MS PMincho
MS Reference Sans Serif
MS Reference Specialty
MS UI Gothic
MT Extra
MV Boli
Narkisim
News Gothic MT
Niagara Engraved
Niagara Solid
Nirmala UI
NSimSun
Nyala
Old English Text MT
Onyx
Palatino Linotype
Papyrus
Parchment
Plantagenet Cherokee
Playbill
PMingLiU
PMingLiU-ExtB
Poor Richard
Pristina
Quartz
Raavi
Ravie
Rod
Sakkal Majalla
Segoe Print
Segoe Script
Segoe UI
Segoe UI Light
Segoe UI Semibold
Segoe UI Semilight
Segoe UI Symbol
Shonar Bangla
Showcard Gothic
Shruti
SimHei
Simplified Arabic
Simplified Arabic Fixed
SimSun
SimSun-ExtB
Snap ITC
Stencil
Sylfaen
Symbol
Tahoma
Tempus Sans ITC
Times New Roman
Traditional Arabic
Trebuchet MS
Tunga
Utsaah
Vani
Verdana
Vijaya
Viner Hand ITC
Vivaldi
Vladimir Script
Vrinda
Webdings
Wide Latin
Wingdings
Wingdings 2
Wingdings 3

How large of a PowerPoint slide show can I use?

To optimize the time to convert your PowerPoint presentations and its download to Attendees, we suggest you break-down large presentations into different files and convert Part I, Part II, etc.

Please keep slide presentations below 150 slides and 100MB in size for optimal performance.

 

Can OmniPresent support PowerPoint animation?

  • Support for the majority of animations (over 300) and transitions in PowerPoint 2003 and higher versions.

 

Can I include hyperlinks in my presentations?

  • Yes, OmniPresent provides support for hyperlinks to external sites (unless you are a presenter and using the drawing tool).

 

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