A quick and efficient way to compose a new presentation is by importing pages from other existing presentations. This helps recycle previously designed content, saving time and effort.

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Steps to Import One or More Pages from Another Presentation

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1. Start the Import Page Wizard

  • Go to the Page menu.
  • Click Import Page to open the Import Page Wizard.

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2. Select the Presentation to Import From

  • Choose whether you want to import from:
    • Content Library — to select a presentation stored in the PADS4 Content Library.
    • File Name — to import a presentation from a specific file location.
  • Specify the file name (including the full path) of the PADS4 presentation (.padsx file).
  • You can use the browse button to locate the file.
  • Click Next to proceed.

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3. Select the Pages to Import

  • Click on the thumbnail(s) of the page(s) you want to import.
  • Important: To select multiple pages, hold the Ctrl or Shift key while clicking on the page thumbnails.
  • Click Next to continue.

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4. Finalize the Import

  • Click Finish to import the selected pages and exit the wizard.

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Remarks

  • If a page name conflict occurs (i.e., if an imported page has the same name as an existing page), PADS4 will automatically generate a new name for the imported page.
  • Imported pages will be added directly after the currently active page in your presentation.
  • If imported pages use data providers, these data providers will also be imported automatically into your presentation.