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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.

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Page Elements Overview

Page ElementDescription
PictureDisplay logos, photos, or other images.
Mixed MediaDisplay a playlist of videos and images.
TextAdd plain text.
PowerPointEmbed Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
Rich TextAdd formatted text.
Video/SoundPlayback of video and/or sound files.
Web PageDisplay web content or Internet pages.
Scrolling TextAdd ticker tapes or continuously moving text.
Formatted TextShow dynamic values like date, time, or page numbers.
ShapeAdd shapes such as squares, rectangles, circles, or ovals.
LineDraw lines.
ChartDisplay real-time 2D or 3D charts and graphs.
TablePresent real-time data in a tabular format.
TV ElementShow TV channels.
Flash PlayerPlay Flash content.
PDF Document ReaderDisplay PDF files directly on the page.
Zone ViewerCreate a separate content zone controlled by its own scheduler.
Presentation in PageEmbed another PADS4 presentation within the current page.
Interactive ButtonAdd buttons for interactive navigation within presentations.
External ApplicationLaunch external software directly from the presentation.
RS-232 CommunicationControl external devices via RS-232 commands.

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Add-On Elements Overview

The following add-ons are included in a standard PADS4 installation:
Add-On ElementDescription
Progress BarDisplays a bar indicating the remaining time before the next page is shown.
DVD Media PlayerPlays DVD and other media content.
Advanced TVDisplay live TV channels with advanced control.
QR CodeGenerate and display QR codes (for scanning with smartphones).
Page SelectorShow 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.

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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.