The Advanced Rich Text Editor allows users to format, edit, and enhance text content with various tools, including data-driven content, rules, and visual elements.


Editor Window

  • Save & Close → Saves changes and closes the editor.

Clipboard Functions

  • Cut / Copy / Paste / Delete → Standard clipboard operations.
  • Undo / Redo → Allows reverting or restoring previous actions.

Font Formatting

  • Change font type, size, style (bold, italic, underline, strikethrough).
  • Adjust text color, background color, and highlight text.

Paragraph Formatting

  • Adjust text alignment (left, center, right, justified).
  • Set line spacing and indentation.
  • Add bullet points or numbered lists.

Insert Options

OptionDescription
SymbolInserts special characters or symbols.
PictureInserts an image from a file or PADS4 Content Library. (Note: Files from external locations are not synchronized.)
TableInserts a table and allows specifying the number of rows and columns.
Formatted TextInserts dynamic date/time values that update automatically during playback.
Data ProviderInserts real-time text from a PADS4 Data Provider. The text updates when the source data changes.
Viewer VariableInserts text linked to a Viewer Variable, updating automatically when the variable value changes.
RuleDefines conditional behavior for text. If linked to a Data Provider, it allows dynamic formatting (e.g., hiding text, changing fonts, etc.).

Find & Replace

  • Find → Search for specific text within the document.
  • Replace → Replace text with new content.

Remarks

  • Data-Driven Content: When using a Data Provider or Viewer Variable, the inserted content updates dynamically.
  • Rules & Formatting: Allows text styling based on real-time conditions.
  • Tables & Images: Supports structured content and media embedding.