Rich Text Element
Playlist properties
These properties define the text content displayed by the Rich Text element. You can enter a single text item or create a playlist of text items that will play sequentially.
Advanced Rich Text Editor
- Basic formatting (bold, italic, underline, etc.) is available in the toolbar.
- To access advanced features (data provider integration, rules, and more), click the Advanced Editor icon.
Managing Playlist Items
- Add new text items.
- Edit existing items.
- Change order of text items.
- Remove text items.
- Navigate through playlist items using the buttons at the bottom.
- Total duration of the playlist is displayed.
Important: For general playlist management, refer to Working with Playlists.
Text-Based Playlist Item Properties
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Text | Static text directly entered into the element. |
| Text from Content Library | Uses a stored text file from the PADS4 Content Library (recommended). |
| Text from File | References an external text file outside the Content Library. Not synchronized automatically—requires manual distribution. |
| No Text | Inserts a blank entry, creating a pause in the playlist. |
Content Property
- Displays the text content or text file reference based on the selected type.
- Browse the Content Library or local file system to select files.
- If Text from File is chosen, ensure the full file path is included.
Additional Playlist Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Duration | Specifies how long the text will be displayed (in seconds). |
| Effect | Applies an incoming transition effect and defines the effect duration. |
Remarks
- Multi-line text: Use the [Enter] key to separate lines. Text wrapping in the editor does not automatically mean a multi-line display.
- Plain text files: The Data Source Text Conversion settings determine how multi-line text is handled.
- Supported Formats: The Rich Text element can read Plain Text (TXT), Rich Text Format (RTF), and HTML.
- File References Only: If using external text files, only references are stored. If the text file is updated, the latest version will be used during playback.
- Data-Driven Content: When linked to a data source, the playlist properties become disabled, as real-time data determines content dynamically.