Page Elements
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.