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.Documentation Index
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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
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Inserts special characters or symbols. |
| Picture | Inserts an image from a file or PADS4 Content Library. (Note: Files from external locations are not synchronized.) |
| Table | Inserts a table and allows specifying the number of rows and columns. |
| Formatted Text | Inserts dynamic date/time values that update automatically during playback. |
| Data Provider | Inserts real-time text from a PADS4 Data Provider. The text updates when the source data changes. |
| Viewer Variable | Inserts text linked to a Viewer Variable, updating automatically when the variable value changes. |
| Rule | Defines 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.