Editing elements

Using the element edit toolbar

You can create content by selecting elements arranged on the canvas and using the editing tools at the top of the screen.

Tools	Tool name	Description
	Undo (shortcut key: Ctrl + Z)	Undo the last command to revert back to the previous state.
	Redo (shortcut key: Ctrl + Y)	Redo a command that has been undone.
	Cut (shortcut key: Ctrl + X)	Cut the selected element.
	Copy (shortcut key: Ctrl + C)	Copy the selected element.
	Paste (shortcut key: Ctrl + V)	Paste an element that has been copied or cut.
	Arrange	Arrange several elements in a desired order.
	Align	Align several elements based on desired alignment criteria.
	Sound	View sound elements, such as audio, video and input source, added to content, and turn sound on or off for each element.
	Group	Group or ungroup elements.
	DataLink	Configure the settings for DataLink. The DataLink setting button can be used when switched from the mode to the edit mode.
	External Events	Configure event triggers.
	Snap to Grid	Automatically arrange elements to fit the grid.
	Ruler	Display rulers in landscape and portrait orientations.
	Guides	Display the guides.
	Add Custom Effect	Using the CSS script, various effects can be applied to the selected element. This function is available only in W Player.

Configuring element properties

Use the element edit bar to configure detailed properties of an element. The element edit bar appears when an element is selected on the canvas. Displayed setting items may vary depending on the selected element type.

Tools	Tool name	Description
X	Horizontal Position	Enter the horizontal position of an element.
Y	Vertical Position	Enter the vertical position of an element.
	Width	Enter the horizontal size of an element.
	Height	Enter the vertical size of an element.
	Rotate	Enter the rotation angle of an element.
	Flip Horizontal	An element can be flipped horizontally.
	Flip Vertical	An element can be flipped vertically.
	Crop	An element can be cut after zooming it in or out.
	Transparency	The transparency of an element can be adjusted.
	Fill	Fill color in an element.
	Line Color	Set the frame color of an element.
	Line Style	Set the line style of an element.
	Input Source	Select a type of input source.
For the items that can be set in a text element, refer to the following.

Modifying elements

Customize the element size, position and other properties:

• To move an element, click inside the element and drag it to another position.
• To change the layout size for an element, click the edge around the element and drag it horizontally or vertically.
• To rotate an element, select the element and then drag the rotation in the desired direction. Note that the rotation feature may not be supported for all device types. If you selected VideoWall, elements cannot be rotated.

Locking an element

Set a lock on an element to prevent others from modifying it. Only the user with lock privilege can modify it. Select an element to apply the lock feature to and then click (Lock) from the element editor toolbar. Select a lock function on the pop-up menu for locking.

• Lock Size and Position Lock elements so that their sizes and positions cannot be modified.
• Lock Design Style Lock elements so that their design styles cannot be modified.
• Lock Element Lock elements so that all settings cannot be modified.

Editing an element layer

Click (Layers) and then drag layers for multiple elements to change their order. Move the mouse cursor over the page or element name and then select (Edit Name) to change the names for page and elements. When creating content, if the device type is set to Videowall, it is possible to select two or more different content items and sync them for playback. Synced content items are displayed in the same color.