VBS (Taskbar) Manager is a handy tool that can be found in the notification area of your desktop. The VBS Manager provides easy access to the VBS Studio and the ability quickly view your vision boards.

To open the VBS Manager click on the icon in the notification area. The notification are is generally in the bottom right of your desktop.

It is also possible to click on the VBS Manager icon with the right mouse button, this action brings up a short pup-up menu that allows you to easily pause and un-pause the VBS activity. This is a handy feature if you are taking your laptop into a meeting.

Windows 7 Tip If you are using Windows 7 then the VBS icon might be initially be hidden. If you want the VBS Taskbar manager to always be visible then you will need to customize your notification icons. Click on the small triangle to display hidden icons and change the settings for the VBS icon.

The VBS Manager is divided into two main sections. The top half is designed for quick and easy access to your vision boards.

Step 1. Select the vision board you want to launch. It is also possible to activate or deactivate scripts on this first panel. If a script is “active” that means it is available for selection if you are using the VBS as your screen-saver. When the presentation starts as a screen-saver it selects a random script from the list of active vision boards. Each time the screen-saver begins the VBS manager will choose a vision board that has not yet been presented. Click on the ball on the left of the script name to switch the activate state, green being active, grey non-active.

Step 2. Choose the presentation style. The VBS comes with a number of themes to display your script. If you select “random” then the VBS Manager will make the decision for you. This is a good option if you are using the VBS as your screen-saver.

Step 3. Run your script. Your vision board can be presented in full-screen mode, i.e., the vision board takes over your entire screen. Or it can be displayed in a small window on your desktop. This is a great feature if you wish to continue working but want to take inspiration from your vision board.

The lower half of the VBS manager window provides easy access to other parts of the VBS System – such as the VBS Studio, VBS Poster Creator and the VBS Movie Recorder.

If you want to temporarily pause VBS activity then click on this icon. The caption will change to indicate that the VBS is paused until such time that you restart it or your restart your computer.

Summary:
Activating scripts – toggle active status of a vision board script by clicking the ball to the left of the script name.

Theme – select one of the themes or the random option.

Viewing your vision board – in full screen mode the presentation will take over the entire screen. In windowed mode the presentation will be displayed in a window on your desktop that you can move around and continue to carry on working.

Pausing VBS – it is possible to pause the VBS so that the presentation and balloon pop-up do not disturb you when you go into a meeting.