Description

Purpose

Displays the media files in a slide show format.

Limitation

The content of files without graphics-type extensions, such as .txt, .doc, and .xls, will not display in the slideshow format.

Where it works

This widget works on media gallery home pages and post pages.

Theme differences

  • This widget is part of the Default configuration for the platform, which means it is available for an administrator to add to any theme using the Manage Widgets tab.
  • This widget is available via the Manage Widgets tab with modifications specific to the Enterprise theme.

Configuration

Enable the widget

  1. Navigate to Control Panel Dashboard > System Administration > Site Administration > Widget Studio > Enable/Disable widgets.
  2. If it is not already in Allowed widgets, move the widget from the Not Allowed widgets column to the Allowed widgets column.

Place and configure the widget

  1. In Edit Page mode, select and place the Media Gallery - Slideshow widget.
  2. Click Configure on the widget menu bar. The configuration dialog appears.

    You can change the name of the widget, such as from "Media Gallery - Slideshow" to "Slideshow," by clicking Change and entering the new name.

  3. Click Save and exit the configuration dialog.
  4. Click Save Page.