The Play List Properties define the PowerPoint files that will be displayed within your PowerPoint element. You can add multiple presentations, edit them, change their sequence, or remove them from the list.

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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.

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PowerPoint Playlist Item

Each item in the play list can originate from different sources, as described below:

OptionDescription
PowerPoint from Content LibraryThe PowerPoint file is stored in the PADS4 Content Library (recommended). Files in the Content Library are automatically synchronized between all PCs.
PowerPoint from FileThe file is stored locally outside the PADS4 Content Library. These files are not automatically synchronized, so you must manually distribute them.
SeparatorCreates a pause in the playlist. No PowerPoint presentation is displayed during this interval.

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PowerPoint File Details

PropertyDescription
ContentStores 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.
DurationDefines how long (in seconds) each PowerPoint presentation will be displayed. If set to 0, the slides will follow the default PowerPoint timing.
EffectSpecifies the incoming transition effect and its duration (in seconds).

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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.