Flash Player Element
Playlist properties
These properties define the Flash content that will be played by your Flash player element. You can add a single Flash file or create a play list of multiple Flash files that will be played in sequence.
Managing Play List Items
- Add new Flash items to the play list.
- Edit existing play list items.
- Reorder items using sequence adjustment tools.
- Remove items from the list if needed.
- Use navigation buttons (at the bottom of the dialog) to move through play list items.
- The total duration shows the combined playback time of all listed items.
- Play list item properties depend on the type of content in your element.
IMPORTANT:
For detailed information about managing play lists, see Working with play lists.
Flash Play List Item Properties
Type
Defines the source of the Flash file. Options include:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Flash from Content Library | Reference to a Flash file stored in the PADS4 content library (recommended). Automatically synchronized across all PADS4 systems. References are relative and remain valid even if the library is moved. |
| Flash from File | Reference to a Flash file stored outside the content library. Not synchronized—you must manage distribution yourself. References are absolute and must be valid on playback PCs. |
| No Flash | No Flash file included. Used to create a pause in the play list. |
Content
Specifies the Flash file path, depending on the selected Type.
- Use the browse button to select files from the Content Library or local file system.
- If Flash from File is selected, provide the full file path.
Duration
Sets the duration (in seconds) for which the Flash content will be displayed.
- If No Flash is selected, this defines the length of the pause.
Remarks
- Only references to Flash files are stored in your presentation, not the actual files.
- If the Flash file is updated, the latest version will be used during playback.
- Play list properties are disabled when the element is connected to a data provider — in that case, content is dynamically determined by real-time data.