> ## Documentation Index
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# Playlist properties

These properties define the **PDF files** displayed by the **PDF Document Reader**. You can **select a single PDF** or create a **playlist** of multiple PDFs that will be displayed sequentially.

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## **Managing the Play List**

* **Add** new PDF files.
* **Edit** or rearrange play list items.
* **Change the sequence** order of files.
* **Remove** unwanted files.
* **Navigate** through play list items using navigation buttons.

The **total duration** represents the **sum of all individual durations** for PDF items.

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## **PDF Play List Item Options**

### **Type**

Defines the **source** of the PDF file.

| **Option**                   | **Description**                                                                                                             |
| ---------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **PDF from Content Library** | Uses a reference to a **PDF stored in the PADS4 content library** (recommended). Automatically synchronized across all PCs. |
| **PDF from File**            | Uses a **PDF stored outside the PADS4 content library**. Not automatically synchronized—must be manually distributed.       |
| **No PDF**                   | Creates a **pause** in the playlist (no content displayed).                                                                 |

### **Content**

* Defines the **PDF file path or reference** (depending on the selected type).
* Browse the **Content Library** or **local storage** to select a file.

### **Duration**

* Sets the **display time (in seconds) per page** of the PDF.
* **Total duration** = (Duration per page) × (Number of pages displayed).

### **Effect**

* Determines the **transition effect** applied when a new PDF appears.
* Set the **duration of the effect (in seconds)**.

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## **Clipping & Page Selection**

### **Clip Document**

* Enables **partial PDF display** by selecting **specific pages**.

### **First Page**

* Sets the **first page** of the PDF to be displayed.

### **Last Page**

* Defines the **last page** to be displayed.

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## **Additional Notes**

* **Only references** to PDF files are stored in the presentation, **not the actual files**.
* **If a PDF is updated**, the latest version will be displayed automatically.
* **Play list properties are disabled** if the element is connected to a **real-time data source**.

By using these **playlist settings**, you can create a **dynamic PDF-based presentation** with **custom durations, effects, and page selection**.