Picture Element
Playlist properties
These properties define the images that will be displayed by your picture element. You can add a single image or create a playlist of images that will be shown sequentially.
You can:
- Add, edit, reorder, or remove images in the playlist.
- Use the navigation buttons at the bottom to browse through playlist items.
- View the total duration of all playlist items combined.
Picture Playlist Item Properties
Type
Defines the source of the image. Possible options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Picture from Content Library | Reference to an existing picture file in the PADS4 content library (recommended). Automatically synchronized across all Viewers. |
| Picture from File | Reference to an image stored outside the content library. Not synchronized automatically, so you must manually handle file distribution. |
| Base64 String | Used when the image data is stored in a text-based format (Base64 string) inside a data provider. Example: "data:image/png;base64,..." |
| Separator | No image—used to create a pause in the playlist. |
Content
Defines the image source, depending on the selected Type.
- If Picture from File is chosen, enter the full file path.
- If using Content Library, browse and select the image.
Duration
- Specifies how long (in seconds) the image will be displayed before moving to the next playlist item.
- If an image is missing, a blank frame will be shown for the set duration.
Effect
- Select a transition effect for each image.
- Define the effect duration (in seconds).
Important Notes
- Only references to images are stored in the presentation, not the images themselves.
- If an image file is updated, the presentation will display the latest version.
- Playlist properties are disabled if the element is connected to a data source.
- In this case, image content is determined in real time by the data source.