Managing the Play List
- You can add, edit, reorder, or remove PowerPoint presentations.
- Navigation buttons allow you to browse through the list.
- The total duration shows the combined display time of all presentations.
- The properties of a playlist item depend on the type of the PowerPoint element.
PowerPoint Playlist Item
Each item in the play list can originate from different sources, as described below:| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| PowerPoint from Content Library | The PowerPoint file is stored in the PADS4 Content Library (recommended). Files in the Content Library are automatically synchronized between all PCs. |
| PowerPoint from File | The file is stored locally outside the PADS4 Content Library. These files are not automatically synchronized, so you must manually distribute them. |
| Separator | Creates a pause in the playlist. No PowerPoint presentation is displayed during this interval. |
PowerPoint File Details
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Content | Stores the reference to the PowerPoint file. You can browse the Content Library or your file system. If using a local file, the full file path must be specified. |
| Duration | Defines how long (in seconds) each PowerPoint presentation will be displayed. If set to 0, the slides will follow the default PowerPoint timing. |
| Effect | Specifies the incoming transition effect and its duration (in seconds). |
Important Notes
- Only references to PowerPoint files are stored, not the actual files.
- If the original PowerPoint file is updated, the latest version will be used during playback.
- The Play List properties are disabled if the element is connected to a data source—in that case, content is determined by real-time data.
- PowerPoint presentations always appear in the foreground and cannot be overlapped by other elements.