Text Element
Introduction
Text elements allow you to display various types of text, from simple static text to dynamic real-time data with effects like shadows, rotations, transparency, and smooth transitions.
Text elements can be connected to external data sources for live updates, making them ideal for news tickers, real-time information displays, and dynamic messaging.
Properties Overview
Text Display & Effects
- Alternate Options – Defines how text items switch in a playlist.
- Blinking – Enables text to blink at a specified interval.
- Flip – Flips the text horizontally or vertically.
- Font – Sets the font style, size, and formatting (bold, italic, etc.).
- Reflection – Displays the text with a mirrored reflection effect.
- Rotation – Allows you to rotate the text at any angle.
- Shadow – Adds a shadow effect to improve readability or aesthetics.
- Skew – Skews the text horizontally or vertically.
- Transparency – Controls the opacity of the text.
Background & Borders
- Background Color – Sets a solid, gradient, or patterned background.
- Border – Defines the border color, width, and radius for rounded corners.
Alignment & Positioning
- Text Alignment – Sets text to left, center, right, or justified.
- Size – Defines the width and height of the text element.
- Position – Specifies exact placement within the layout.
Data Integration & Automation
- Data Provider – Connects text to an external data source (e.g., databases, RSS feeds).
- Data Scrolling – Enables automatic scrolling of real-time text data.
- Data Source Text Conversion – Defines how multi-line text is handled.
- Play List – Allows multiple text items to be displayed in sequence.
- Play List Options – Controls how text items are played.
- Rules – Applies conditions and triggers to modify text behavior dynamically.
- Property Bindings – Links specific properties to external data sources for real-time updates.
Playback & Visibility
- Default Duration – Sets the duration of each text item before switching.
- Default Transition Effect – Defines how new text appears.
- Proof of Play – Logs playback details for tracking purposes.
- Visibility – Determines if the text will be visible or hidden during playback.
Additional Notes
- Custom Effects – Combine shadows, reflections, and transparency for unique styles.
- Real-Time Updates – Integrate with live data feeds for up-to-date information.
- Flexible Layout – Position text anywhere and adjust size, alignment, and rotation.