TDM5 - How to Add PowerPoint

Introduction

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

This article explains how to add a PowerPoint presentation to a page.

Requirements

To add a PowerPoint presentation to your page, you need the following:

Access to Designer > Pages
Permission to create or edit a page

How to add a PowerPoint

Log in to your TDM5 environment.
Select Designer.
Open the menu option Pages.
Open an existing page by selecting Edit

or create a new page using the Add new page button.
You will be taken to the content editor, where you can design your page.
From the menu on the left, select the PowerPoint element.
Draw a frame in the template editor. Adjust the size by clicking again when you’re satisfied.
On the right side of the page, configure the properties of the element. To change the name, double-click the element in the Elements section.
In the Element layout section, adjust the position or rotation of the element as needed.
- The size can also be changed by selecting the border.
- Rotation can be set using the dot located at the top of the element.
In the Colors & effects section, adjust the Opacity if you want the element to appear transparent.
In the PowerPoint section, select the desired presentation.
- When uploading a PowerPoint file, it will automatically be converted into separate images and displayed in a slideshow element.
- Use the slider at the bottom to determine how long each slide is shown before moving to the next.
To upload a new PowerPoint:
- Click on the thumbnail image in the PowerPoint section.
- Click Upload in the top-left corner.
- Select the desired file and click OK.
- A preview of the presentation will be displayed once it has finished uploading.

You have now successfully added a PowerPoint presentation to a page in TDM5.