UI Reference

Last updated 27 March 2026

Complete reference for every window and panel in Backstage. Each window can be freely docked within the interface.

Window

What it does

Scene View

Add and position Surfaces, Devices, and Groups in your installation

Assets

Import and manage all media assets

Sequencer

Create and edit timelines from video and audio assets

Outputs

Configure GPU, audio, NDI, and recording outputs

Node Editor

Visual programming for show logic and external control

Video Routing

Route Surfaces to GPU outputs

Audio Routing

Route audio streams to mixers and outputs

NDI Routing

Route NDI streams

Output View

Preview output content

Output Warping

Geometric correction for outputs

Performance Overview

Real-time system performance monitoring

Log

System log and error messages

Settings

Server-wide configuration (B7 / B8)

Scene Object Reference

Object

Description

Group

Organises surfaces and outputs for rendering

Display

Flat screen or LED wall

Surface

Projection target (any shape)

Dome

Full dome or dome segment

Cylinder

360° cylinder or curved screen

Cube

Cube or cuboid surface

Disc

Circular disc surface

Imported 3D Model

Custom surface from .obj file

Device

Projector or display hardware