Templates serve as the foundation for messages created in PADS4 CMS. They define the layout, design, and editable areas of content that end users will use to create and publish messages.

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Open the Web Designer

  1. Navigate to the Templates section from the navigation menu.
  2. Click on Create a new template or select an existing template to edit.
  3. The system will open the Web Designer, the built-in visual editor for creating and managing templates.

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Set the Template (Name, Size, Orientation)

When creating a new template, you’ll be prompted to configure its basic properties:

  • Name: Assign a meaningful name to your template.
  • Size: Set the resolution (e.g., 1920x1080 for Full HD screens).
  • Orientation: Choose between Landscape or Portrait, depending on how your screens are mounted.

Click Next or Save to continue to the design interface.

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Presentation of the Interface

Once inside the Web Designer, the interface is divided into key areas:

  • Canvas Area: The main design space where you place and arrange elements.
  • Toolbar: Provides access to drawing tools, media insertion, alignment, and layer management.
  • Property Panel: Located on the right, it displays configuration options for the selected element (e.g., size, color, alignment).
  • Layer Panel: Lists all objects on the template, allowing you to reorder, group, or delete elements.

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Enlarge the Main Page

To zoom or maximize the workspace:

  • Use the zoom slider or zoom icons typically located at the bottom-right of the canvas.
  • You can also press Ctrl + Scroll on your mouse to zoom in and out.

This allows for more precise placement of design elements.

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Add a Shape

  1. From the toolbar, select the Shape tool.
  2. Choose a shape type (e.g., rectangle, circle).
  3. Click and drag on the canvas to draw the shape.
  4. Use the Property Panel to customize its color, size, border, and position.

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Add an Image

  1. Select the Image tool from the toolbar.
  2. Click on the canvas to place the image block.
  3. In the Property Panel, click Upload or Select from Library to add an image file.
  4. Resize and position the image as needed.

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Add Text

  1. Click the Text tool in the toolbar.
  2. Click on the canvas to create a text box.
  3. Type your desired text.
  4. In the Property Panel, adjust the font, size, color, alignment, and effects.

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Save Your Template

When your layout is complete:

  1. Click the Save button in the top toolbar.
  2. Your template will be saved and become available under the Templates section.
  3. It can now be used as a base for creating messages.