TDM5 - How to Add Audio

Introduction

TDM5 allows you to create your own designs using elements. Each element has configurable properties, giving you the flexibility to create content based on your needs.

This article explains how to add an audio element. With this feature, you can add custom sounds to a page or connect an internet radio stream.

Requirements

To add audio to your page, you need the following:

• Access to Designer > Pages with permission to create or edit a page.

How to add audio

1. Log in to your TDM5 environment.

2. Select Designer.
   

3. Select the menu option Pages.
   

4. Open an existing page by clicking Edit
   
   
   or create a new page by clicking Add new page.
   

5. You will now be taken to the content editor, where you can design your page.
   

6. Select the Audio element from the menu on the left side of the screen.
   

7. Draw a frame in the template editor by clicking. Adjust the size of the element as needed, then click again to confirm.
   

8. Configure the element properties on the right side of the page: To rename the element, double-click it in the Elements section.
   

9. In the Element layout section, adjust the position, size, and rotation.
   
   
   
   Rotation can also be set with the dot at the top of the element.
   
   
   

10. In the Audio section, choose from the following options:

• • • File: Select an audio file from the Media Library or upload a new file.

    • Src: Enter a URL, for example, an internet radio stream.

    • Data source: Connect to a (custom) data source containing a URL value for an audio file or stream.

  • Additional options:

    • Muted: Temporarily mute the audio without removing the element by toggling the slider.

    • Loop: Set the audio file to loop, so it plays for the duration of the page.

Once completed, you have successfully added an audio element to your page design.