The Settings tab in the PADS4 Visitor Management System allows you to customize the user experience, badge appearance, kiosk behavior, and system integrations. It is the central location for configuring the operational and visual aspects of your visitor check-in process.

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Badge Design

You can design a custom ID badge that matches your organization’s branding.

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Badge Customization Options:

  • Company Logo
    Upload a logo (recommended size: 300x300 px) to appear on the badge.
  • Brand Colors
    Select your primary and secondary colors to reflect your corporate identity.
  • Font Selection
    Choose from standard Google Fonts to style your badge text.

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Badge Preview & Printing:

  • Use the Preview button to view your design in real time.
  • You can download the badge as an image or print it as a PDF.
  • The badge will automatically scale based on your printer settings.
    Be sure your printer or badge printer is configured properly via the Windows print settings.

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Kiosk and Workflow Configuration

Within the Settings tab, you can also define how the VMS Kiosk behaves during check-in.

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Available Options:

  • Two-Step Verification
    Requires visitors to check in at the kiosk even after pre-registration.
  • Mandatory Company Documents
    Attach documents visitors must read and agree to before entering (e.g., NDAs, safety policies).
  • Decline Terms Message
    Add a custom message for users who decline terms and conditions.
  • Auto-Archive
    Automatically archive a visitor after a selected number of days post check-out.
  • Include Terms in Email
    Embed company documents directly into the pre-registration email for review ahead of time.
  • Show Virtual Keyboard
    Enable an on-screen keyboard during kiosk check-in (recommended for touchscreen displays).
  • Time Zone Selection
    Choose the default time zone for the VMS system and all email communications.

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API Keys and Integration

An API authentication key is generated here for use in PADS4 Designer.

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To connect to VMS data via the JSON Dataprovider:

  1. Open the JSON Dataprovider’s Advanced Connection Settings
  2. Navigate to Headers > Add
  3. Configure the following header:
  • Custom Header: 
    x-apikey
  • Value: 
    #your API Key#
For detailed API documentation, access your system’s Swagger page: 
http://<servername>:<portnumber>/rdx/NDS.Visitor.Management/swagger/index.html