Smart Groups allow you to streamline your content creation process by organizing and automating the way information is displayed. They are designed to make your templates come more efficient and adaptable.
By leveraging this feature, you can:
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Reduce manual updates.
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Display information dynamically.
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Create scalable and reusable templates.
This guide walks you through the steps to create and use Smart Groups effectively.
Creating a Template for Smart Groups
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Begin by creating a new template in the Designer.
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Add the elements (text, images, etc.) you want to include in your Smart Group.
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Select the elements you wish to group.
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Use the shortcut
Ctrl + G
(Windows) orCmd + G
(Mac) to group them. -
Refer to the visual example below for guidance:
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Use the shortcut
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Click on the grouped element to access its settings.
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Enable the Smart Group function as shown below:
- Define the data source for your Smart Group.
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Input the criteria, such as start and end lines, based on your document's structure.
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If your Smart Group contains multiple items, set the "Blocks" value to
0
.- The 'blocks' property in a template determines how many blocks (or items) will be visible on the screen. A value of 0 typically means no blocks will be displayed, while higher values indicate the exact number of blocks visible on the screen simultaneously.
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This will enable automatic scrolling, ensuring all information is displayed sequentially.
- Once your Smart Group is configured, add the template to your playlist.
- Your playlist will automatically update with the latest information from the data source, ensuring real-time accuracy and relevance.
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By following this guide, you can create templates that adapt to changing information effortlessly, ensuring a professional and polished presentation every time.
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