Image Source Options
To specify the origin or type of picture, choose one of the following options:| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Content Library | Reference an existing picture file from the PADS4 Content Library (recommended). Content Library items are auto-synced across all PCs, with relative references. |
| File Name | Reference an existing picture file located outside the Content Library. Files must be manually distributed and referenced with absolute file paths. |
| External Data from Data Source | Connect the element to a Data Provider and specify which data row and column will provide the image dynamically. |
Data Provider Settings (When using external data)
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Data Provider | Connect to a source such as a table, query, stored procedure, XML file, RSS feed, etc. You can create new providers on the fly. See Working with Data Providers for more. |
| Column | Select the column containing the image reference. |
| Content Type | Specify how the content should be interpreted (e.g., image file path, URL, etc.). |
| Row | Specify which row of the data source to bind to the element. |
Image Display Options
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Stretch | If enabled, the image will automatically resize to fit the element boundaries. |
| Maintain Aspect Ratio | If enabled, the image will retain its original width-to-height ratio when stretched. |
Remarks
- Only references to image files are stored in the presentation, not the images themselves. If the image file is updated, the new version will be used automatically during playback.
- If the specified row does not exist in the data source, no image will be displayed.
- TIP: For best visual quality, try to display images at their original size when possible.