Introduction - PADS4 Platform

Formatted text elements are used to display dynamic, calculated values, such as:

Current date and time
Current page number
Total number of pages
Total number of rows
Other custom calculated data

In addition to displaying calculated values, formatted text elements offer many of the same customization options as standard text elements, including font styling, alignment, and effects.

Properties Overview

Property Section	Description
Background color	Set the background color of your element.
Blinking	Define a blinking effect to attract attention to the text.
Border	Set border color, width, and style for your element.
Content	Define which calculated value (e.g., date/time, page number) will be displayed.
Data provider	Connect to an external data source for real-time content.
Data scrolling	Enable and configure scrolling through real-time data.
Default transition effect	Set the default transition effect for incoming content.
Flip	Flip the content horizontally or vertically.
Font	Set the font type, size, color, and style for the text.
Identification	Assign a unique identifier to the element within the page.
Position	Specify the position of the element on the page.
Proof of play	Enable proof of play logging for reporting and validation.
Property bindings	Bind properties to an external data source for dynamic updates.
Reflection	Add a reflection effect to the displayed content.
Rotation	Rotate the element to a specific angle.
Rules	Define rules to automate the element’s behavior based on specific conditions.
Shadow	Add a shadow effect to the content for visual emphasis.
Size	Set the width and height of the element.
Skew	Apply a skew transformation to angle the content.
Text alignment	Adjust the horizontal and vertical alignment of the text.
Transparency	Set the transparency level of the element.
Visibility	Control the visibility of the element and its content during playback.

Important Note

This section focuses on formatted text-specific properties. For detailed explanations of common properties shared across all page elements (e.g., borders, size, position), see Page Element Properties.

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