How to create reusable Elements in AD+Sign Pro

AD+Sign Pro

Creating a Global Element

Global Elements

Global Elements allow you to configure an Element once and apply it to many different Pages. Any changes that you make to this Clock element will then be applied to any page its on, ensuring all your pages still look the same.

Global Elements can be managed on the Global Elements page, accessible from the navigation menus.

Creating a Global Element

  • Navigate to Global Elements
  • Click New Global Element
Application screenshot with a Text Element on a canvas with a configuration menu on the right side
Editing a Text Element in the Global Elements Canvas
  • In the Global Element Creation Page, configure your Element
    • Give your Element a name
    • Choose what type of element you are creating
    • Set your elements width and height
    • Configure any type-specific settings for your Element
  • When your Element is ready, click Create Global Element

You will now be returned to the Global Elements Page and your new Element will be added to the list

Updating a Global Element

Updating a Global Element will mean that any changes that get made are applied wherever that Element has been used.

  • Navigate to Global Elements
  • Click the Element you want to update
  • Reconfigure your Elements name, type, size and settings
  • When your Element is ready, click Save Changes
  • In the modal that opens, if you're sure you wish to change all instances of this Element, click Update Element

Your changes will now be applied to your Element on every page its used

Using a Global Element

Applying a Global Element to a Page

To apply a Global Element to a Page:

  • Navigate to the Page you wish to add the Element to and click Edit Page
  • In the Elements Toolbar on the Canvas page, click the button
Application screenshot showing a blurred canvas and an open modal with a dropdown menu showing a selected element.
Page Canvas - Add a Global Element to Page
  • In the 'Add Global Element to Page' modal, select the Element you wish to add
  • Click Add Element to Page

Your Global Element will now be added to your Page

Deleting a Global Element

  • Navigate to Global Elements
  • Select the Element(s) you wish to delete
  • Click the button
Application screenshot with an open modal showing a list of Elements to be deleted
Delete Global Element modal
  • In the 'Delete Global Element' modal, click Delete Element

Your Global Elements have now been deleted from your Organisation and the Pages they were placed on