Slideshow Tool

The Slideshow Tool allows you to create a rotating slideshow of images on your FACTS website!

*Note: If your images are not displaying correctly, your site may be missing an SSL certificate. Please send us a note at communitysupport@factsmgt.com.

Add the Slideshow Tool to Your Page  

1. Click Add Content.
2. Select the Main or Right Panel tab in the Tool Menu. 
3. Locate the Slideshow Tool under General.
4. Click and drag the tool to the Main or Right Panel of the page. (Click Right Panel at the top right side of the page to activate the panel if necessary.) 
5. Click on the tool to add content.
6. Type a heading in the Add Header field. 
7. The tool defaults to Active status. (Click to select Inactive if you want to publish the content at a later date.)
   • If Active, the tool will be accessible. 
   • If Inactive, the tool will not be accessible or visible on the page.
8. Click Add image.
9. Select an Access status for the image. (Click to select Inactive if you want to publish the image at a later date.)
   • If Active, the image will be accessible. 
   • If Inactive, the image will not be accessible or visible on the page.
10. Click Upload Image.
11. Select an image from your Images folder in File Uploads and click Choose. 
12. Select the area to be cropped (the area will be forced to 600 x 400 pixels). 
13. Click Crop. (Click Remove Image and then Upload Image to replace the image.)
14. Select Link Image? -Yes or No.
    • To link the image, type the Link Address and select a Link Type - Opens in New Browser Window or Opens in Existing Browser Window.
15. Type Alt Text for the image.
16. Type a Caption for the image.
17. Click Add (or Cancel to discard your changes).
18. Continue adding images until you have reached your desired number of images (a maximum of 10). 
    *Note: Rearrange images by clicking the double arrow on the left side of the image and dragging it up or down. You can also delete an image by clicking X on the right side of the image.
19. Click Done (or delete the entire tool by clicking Delete in the Image Albums toolbar).

To make any needed edits, simply click on the tool.

*Note: Once added, you can move or copy your tool to another page by clicking Move/Copy in the Slideshow toolbar.

Slideshow Tool Properties 

You can select from a multitude of display options for your Slideshow. Experiment with various combinations to create your ideal display.

Slides

• Slide Order
  • Order in which Slides are listed
  • Random order
• Maximum order of active slides (select from a range of 2-10)
• Width Options
  • Custom Width - Maximum Photo Width x Height (in pixels): 1170 x 400
  • Interior Width of Content Area - Maximum Photo Width x Height (in pixels): 1170 x 400 (Selecting this option will remove the top padding of the content area. Top padding may be added back in the Page Properties.)
  • Full Width of Site - Maximum Photo Width x Height (in pixels): 1700 x 400. (Selecting the full width will remove the left navigation.)

Display

• Captions
  • Overlay
  • Below Slide Show
  • Slide Count
• Text Display
  • Caption
  • Description
• Controls
  • No Controls
  • Next/Prev Links
  • Circles
  • Numbers
  • Thumbnails

Transition

• Transition Type
• Transition Speed (Seconds)
• Seconds Between Transitions
• Pause on Hover

To update Tool Properties, click Options in the Slideshow toolbar, make your selections, and click Save.

Schedule an Access Status Change   

You can schedule a Slideshow to become Active or Inactive on a specific date.

1. Click on the tool.
2. Click Schedule in the Slideshow toolbar.
3. Select a Date for the status change.
4. Select a New Access Status.
   • If Active, the tool will be accessible. 
   • If Inactive, the tool will not be accessible or visible on the page.
5. Type your email address(es) in the Notify Email Address(es) field if you want to be notified of the status change.
6. Click Save (or Cancel to discard your changes).

If you have any questions or need help, send us a note at communitysupport@factsmgt.com!