Introduction

PADS4 Designer provides a wide range of built-in page elements to create professional presentations. Each element type has specific properties, along with common properties shared by all elements. In addition to built-in elements, Add-On elements can be installed and used just like standard elements, offering extended functionality.

Page elements overview

Page Element	Description
Picture	Display logos, photos, or other images.
Mixed Media	Display a playlist of videos and images.
Text	Add plain text.
PowerPoint	Embed Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
Rich Text	Add formatted text.
Video/Sound	Playback of video and/or sound files.
Web Page	Display web content or Internet pages.
Scrolling Text	Add ticker tapes or continuously moving text.
Formatted Text	Show dynamic values like date, time, or page numbers.
Shape	Add shapes such as squares, rectangles, circles, or ovals.
Line	Draw lines.
Chart	Display real-time 2D or 3D charts and graphs.
Table	Present real-time data in a tabular format.
TV Element	Show TV channels.
Flash Player	Play Flash content.
PDF Document Reader	Display PDF files directly on the page.
Zone Viewer	Create a separate content zone controlled by its own scheduler.
Presentation in Page	Embed another PADS4 presentation within the current page.
Interactive Button	Add buttons for interactive navigation within presentations.
External Application	Launch external software directly from the presentation.
RS-232 Communication	Control external devices via RS-232 commands.

Add-on elements overview

The following add-ons are included in a standard PADS4 installation:

Add-On Element	Description
Progress Bar	Displays a bar indicating the remaining time before the next page is shown.
DVD Media Player	Plays DVD and other media content.
Advanced TV	Display live TV channels with advanced control.
QR Code	Generate and display QR codes (for scanning with smartphones).
Page Selector	Show a specific page based on the content of a text file (e.g., “10” to show page 10).
Custom (SDK)	Create custom elements via the PADS4 SDK for specific functionality and appearance.

Key notes

Add-On elements function like built-in elements — users see no difference.
You can check installed Add-On elements by navigating to Add-on elements in the application.
Using a combination of standard and add-on elements, you can design highly flexible and dynamic presentations.

Getting Started

Designer (Web)

PADS4 CMS 2.0

PADS4 Windows Applications

PADS4 CMS 1.0

Page elements overview

Add-on elements overview

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​Add-on elements overview

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Page elements overview

Add-on elements overview

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