The Toolbox in PADS4 Designer is where you find all available page elements that you can insert and use in your presentations. It’s an essential part of the design process, giving you access to a wide range of components to build dynamic and interactive content.

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What’s in the Toolbox?

The Toolbox contains:

  • Built-in native elements, such as:

    • Text
    • Images
    • Videos
    • Shapes
    • Lines
    • Tables
    • Scrolling text
    • Buttons
    • Web elements
    • Data-driven elements

  • Add-On elements:

    • These are extra elements that may come with PADS4 as part of additional modules.
    • They can also be custom-developed by third parties to extend functionality.
    • Examples could include interactive components, specialized visualizations, or integration elements for specific use cases.

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Key Features of the Toolbox

  • Easy drag-and-drop: Simply drag elements from the Toolbox into your Design Area to place them on a page.
  • Organized layout: Elements are categorized logically, making it easy to find the component you need.
  • Dynamic updates: If you add new Add-On elements or custom elements, these will automatically appear in the Toolbox.
  • Versatility: Elements can be customized and configured after being added to a page — including adjusting size, position, and properties.

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Add-On Elements and Customization

  • Add-On elements provide extra capabilities, often needed for more advanced or specific scenarios.
  • Third-party elements can be imported and used like any built-in element, giving organizations flexibility to extend PADS4 for their unique needs.
  • If your PADS4 system includes these, they will seamlessly integrate into the Toolbox alongside native elements.

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Summary

The Toolbox is a central feature of PADS4 Designer that gives you access to all elements needed to build compelling digital signage presentations. Whether using standard built-in elements or custom-developed Add-Ons, the Toolbox is your starting point for designing interactive and data-driven content.

If you want, I can also give you a detailed list of all standard elements included in the Toolbox. Let me know!