> ## Documentation Index
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# Playlist properties

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**

| **Type**                       | **Description**                                                                                                                                                         |
| ------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Media from Content Library** | References an existing **picture or video file** stored in the **PADS4 Content Library** (recommended). Files are **automatically synchronized** across all system PCs. |
| **Media from URL**             | A direct **URL reference** to a media source (e.g., web-hosted image or video).                                                                                         |
| **Video Stream**               | A **stream URL** reference (e.g., IP camera or live streaming service).                                                                                                 |
| **Separator**                  | An **empty** playlist item, used to create a **pause** in the sequence.                                                                                                 |

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### **Properties of Each Playlist Item**

| **Property**                   | **Description**                                                                                               |
| ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Media from Content Library** | Contains the **relative file reference** to an item in the content library.                                   |
| **Media from URL**             | Contains the **URL** linking to the media source.                                                             |
| **Video Stream**               | Contains the **stream URL** reference.                                                                        |
| **Duration**                   | Length of time (in seconds) the item will be displayed. If a **video**, its natural duration is used.         |
| **Effect**                     | **Transition 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.