FileFactory PowerSlides

Creating a new PowerSlide

You will be presented with the options "Blank Slideshow" or "Template". A template is a pre-made slideshow with a consistent theme. You can select a template and just drop in a few photos if you don't want to spend a lot of time creating a slideshow. If you want to be more creative then you can start from scratch with the "Blank Slideshow" option.

Managing the Slides

Within the editor your slides are presented as a list at the bottom of the screen. You initially have one slide. You can add more or delete the currently selected slide using the appropriate buttons. To change the order of your slides simply drag and drop them.

Editing a Slide

Once you've selected a slide you can edit its contents.

The center of your screen shows the "canvas" - a working area where you can edit the items you've added to your slide.

You can use any of the tools that are listed on the left side of the screen. Once you've selected a tool extra options will appear underneath.

Your Images contains all images you've uploaded to your FileFactory.com account. You can add extra images using the "Upload New Images" button in the left hand panel. All images you add in the PowerSlide editor will be added to your "Default" folder.

Clipart contains a selection of premade artwork. Simply drag and drop or double click to add the clipart to your slide.

Animations contains a selection of premade animated artwork. Simply drag and drop or double click to add the animation to your slide. You can have more than one animation on a slide.

Drawing allows you to draw lines and artwork on the slide. You can choose a line thickness and color. You may add or undo using the appropriate buttons. Once you've inserted the drawing you will not be able to edit it.

Text allows you to add your own text into the slideshow using a selection of fonts and colors.

You can add effects any image, clipart, animation, drawing or text. Effects include: Shadow, Glow, Bevel, Blur, Transparency and Color. Once you select an element on the canvas and then select an effect, you will be presented with different effect options underneath, which you can adjust to create new and exciting effects.

Adding Music

The audio options are shown at the bottom of the editor. You can choose a audio track (for example a music file) to play while your slideshow is being shown. You will be presented with a list of all audio files you have uploaded to your FileFactory.com account. You can upload a new audio file by pressing the "Upload" button at the bottom of the audio folders list.

Backgrounds and Foregrounds

The background and foreground options are present at the bottom of the editor. You are able to select an image that will appear either in front or behind of your slides throughout the entire slideshow.

Transitions

Transitions can be selected at the bottom of the editor. They determine how slides change throughout the entire slideshow.

Saving

Save your slideshow using the toolbar at the top of the editor. You can select a name and the category which your slideshow belongs to (required). The privacy setting determines whether other users can view or embed your slideshow. You can change your privacy setting later by editing your slideshow and clicking "Settings" and then saving your slideshow again.

You can change the name of your slideshow using the "Settings" option and saving your slideshow again.

When you have saved your slideshow the "View Published" option will appear. This button will take you out of the editor and to the slideshow information page where other users can rate and comment on your slideshow.

Managing Your Slideshows

You can view a list of all your slideshows by visiting "Your Profile" and clicking "My Slideshows". You will be able to view all slideshows, even those which you've chosen to make "Private". Don't worry; no one else can view your private slideshows (unless you choose to let them or embed them on a public website).

Beneath each slideshow will be an option to "Remix" your slideshow - this lets you open the slideshow in the PowerSlide editor. "Settings & Privacy" lets you rename your slideshow, select a category and set the privacy without having to open the slideshow editor. The "Delete" option will permanently delete your slideshow.

You can also access each of these options from the slideshow information page.

Sharing

To share a slideshow, go the the slideshow information page and click "Share Slideshow". You will be given a block of HTML code that your can use to embed your slideshow on other sites like MySpace or Bebo. Copy and paste this code into your website to allow other people to view your slideshow. If you make changes to your slideshow there is no need to embed the slideshow again - your revised slideshow will automatically update wherever you have shared it.

Comments

Can I format text?

You can format some text in both slideshow comments and within your profile's "About Me" section.

Formatting is achieved through markdown syntax. Markdown is a simple to-use format that is suitable for both beginners and advanced users. Common formatting options are shown below. The left text shows the text you type; the right column shows how the final page will look.

To place emphasis on a selection of text, add a star (*) or underline (_) directly before and after the text.
This is *important* This is **really important** This is also __really important__

This is important
This is really important
This is also really important

You can create links by including angled brackets (< >) before and after your link.

<http://example.com/>

http://example.com/

To specify link text use a combination of square brackets and parenthesis.
This is [an example](http://example.com/) link.

This is an example link.

To create a list add a star before each item. Optionally you can use + or - characters instead of stars.
* Milk * Eggs * Bread
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Bread

You can also create a list that counts your items.

Lists will always count from 1 upwards, regardless of the numbers you use. If you do now want your text to be converted to a list then include a back slash immediately before the period. For code: 42\. My favourite number.

1. Item 1 2. Item 2 3. Item 3
  1. Item 1
  2. Item 2
  3. Item 3

You can also create headings
# First-level heading (H1) ## Second-level heading (H2) ... ###### Sixth-level heading (H6)

First-level heading (H1)

Second-level heading (H2)

...
Sixth-level heading (H6)

You can easily add quotes to your text.
> This is a quote. It takes up multiple lines.
This is a quote.
It takes up multiple lines