These properties define the media items (images, videos, streams) that will be displayed in your Mixed Media element. You can create a single item display or a playlist that runs media files sequentially.

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Managing the Playlist

  • Add, edit, reorder, or remove items in your playlist.
  • Playlist items can be managed in detailed view or list view.
  • Navigation buttons at the bottom of the playlist window allow you to move through the list.
  • Total Duration displays the cumulative duration of all playlist items.

Important:
For in-depth guidance on managing playlists, see Working with Play Lists.

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Playlist Item: Type Options

TypeDescription
Media from Content LibraryReferences an existing picture or video file stored in the PADS4 Content Library (recommended). Files are automatically synchronized across all system PCs.
Media from URLA direct URL reference to a media source (e.g., web-hosted image or video).
Video StreamA stream URL reference (e.g., IP camera or live streaming service).
SeparatorAn empty playlist item, used to create a pause in the sequence.

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Properties of Each Playlist Item

PropertyDescription
Media from Content LibraryContains the relative file reference to an item in the content library.
Media from URLContains the URL linking to the media source.
Video StreamContains the stream URL reference.
DurationLength of time (in seconds) the item will be displayed. If a video, its natural duration is used.
EffectTransition effect applied when the item appears (e.g., fade, slide) and effect duration (in seconds).

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Key Remarks

  • Only references to media files are included, not the media itself. This allows automatic updates during playback if the source file changes.
  • Play List properties are disabled when the element is linked to a data source. In such cases, media content is controlled by real-time data.
  • Separators are a useful way to insert pauses without media between items in a sequence.