Presentation in page Element
Playlist properties
These properties define the presentations that will be played within the Presentation in Page element. You can add a single presentation or create a playlist of multiple presentations that will be played sequentially.
Managing the Playlist
- Add, edit, reorder, or remove items from the playlist.
- Navigate through items using the navigation buttons at the bottom.
- The total duration of all playlist items is displayed.
💡 For general playlist management details, see “Working with Playlists.”
Presentation in Page Playlist Item
Type
Defines the source of the included presentation:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| PADS4 Presentation from Content Library | References a presentation stored in the PADS4 content library (recommended). Content library items are automatically synchronized across all PCs in your system. |
| PADS4 Presentation from File | References a presentation stored outside the content library. These files are not synchronized automatically, and you must manually distribute them. |
| No PADS4 Presentation | No presentation is included—this option is used to create a pause in the playlist. |
Content
Contains the file reference for the selected presentation type. You can:
- Browse the Content Library or your file system.
- If using “PADS4 Presentation from File,” specify the full file path.
Duration
Defines how long (in seconds) the selected presentation or pause will be displayed.
Clip Presentation
- If enabled, only a portion of the presentation will be played based on the selected page range.
- First Page: The first page to be displayed.
- Last Page: The last page to be displayed.
Remarks
- Only references to presentation files are stored in the container presentation—not the actual files. If the referenced presentation is updated, the latest version will be used automatically during playback.
- Playlist properties will be disabled when the element is connected to a data source. In this case, content is determined by real-time data.
- In PADS4 Designer, data providers inside the Presentation in Page element are not loaded for performance reasons.