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<h1 id="widgets">Widgets <a href="#widgets" class="header-link"><span class="glyphicon glyphicon-link"></span></a></h1>
<p>Widgets are a core component of OTS Signs Command Center and are used to display content on a <strong>Layout</strong> or in a <strong>Playlist</strong>.</p>
<h2 id="feature_overview">Feature Overview <a href="#feature_overview" class="header-link"><span class="glyphicon glyphicon-link"></span></a></h2>
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<li>Selection of powerful Widgets to choose from.</li>
<li>Create content quickly and easily.</li>
<li>Integrated content from third parties.</li>
<li>Show dynamic content on screens.</li>
<li>Select which Modules to make available to other users of the CMS.</li>
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<p>All Widgets have an associated <a href="media_modules.html">Module</a> which tells OTS Signs Command Center what information is required from the User for configuration as to how it should be displayed.</p>
<blockquote class="tip"><p>Widgets can be disabled/enabled by an Administrator in the <strong>Modules</strong> section of the CMS.</p>
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<p>Widgets are available from the <strong>Toolbox</strong>:</p>
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<li>Click the top button to view available Widgets.</li>
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<p><img src="img/v4_layouts_editor_widgets.png" alt="Widgets" /></p>
<p>Widgets can be marked as <strong>Favourites</strong> to appear in their own section for easier selection:</p>
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<li>Click the star icon at the top left of a Widget card.</li>
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<blockquote class="tip"><p>Click the star to deselect from the Favourites section.</p>
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<p>Widgets that have an <code>&gt;</code> need to be opened to select from additional Widget templates:</p>
<p><img src="img/v4_layouts_editor_widgets_clock_example.png" alt="Widget Clock" /></p>
<p>Add to Layouts by drag and drop or click in the Widget card to highlight then click on the canvas to add:</p>
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<li>Position and resize.</li>
<li>Configure from the available options in the <strong>Properties Panel</strong>.</li>
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<p><img src="img/v4_layouts_editor_clock_configuration.png" alt="Clock Configuration" /></p>
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