TigerDesigner: Overview

TigerDesigner is our powerful design tool used for creating Fully Editable Documents. It enables you to produce visually appealing and professional content by utilising a variety of panel types, such as Text, Image, and Lists.

Left-hand menu

This menu offers a variety of features to enhance your experience in TigerDesigner. Below, you will find detailed explanations of each section, highlighting their functions and how they can help you creating amazing interactive content.

1. Home

Select the Home icon to leave TigerDesigner and go back to the Document Management screen. Three options are available:

• Cancel
  Not ready to go? Simply select Cancel to go back to your design.
• Exit
  Leave TigerDesigner without exporting your changes. Don't worry, they will still be saved and available when you next open TigerDesigner!
• Update Document
  Export your changes to pull through the latest changes so they can be seen when you view your document outside of TigerDesigner.

2. Document Tools

• Grid Settings
  Control the spacing and visibility of the gridlines on each page.

• Select a Default Branding
  Select your organisation's branding to enable easy access to the corresponding fonts and colours in the Panel and Interactivity settings.

3. Inventory Tools

• Inventory
  Your inventory is as a central repository for all images that can be used in the design of your document. All users in your account have access to the same inventory.

• Upload Fonts
  Maintain brand consistency in your documents by uploading your organisations fonts. Ensure that any font you upload is a .TTF file, then use them in a Text, Story or List panel.

• Upload Images/Stock Library
  A convenient shortcut to upload an image or search the Stock Library.

• Checkout
  Your account comes with unlimited content tokens, however, stock images will still need to be 'purchased' using the Checkout option. This will ensure they are full resolution and free from watermarks.

• Resources Manager
  Organise and manage the files used in the interactivity of your document, such as videos or imagery for a More Information pop-up box. You can upload files to a specific version or document, making it available to use in all versions within it.

• Data Resources Manager
  Manage the spreadsheet files used in the Charting module to present your data in an engaging and visually appealing way.

4. Designer Interface Options

Control the look and feel of TigerDesigner, making it a more personal experience for you and your colleagues.

• Designer Theme Colour
  Select between Light Mode and Dark Mode based on your individual needs and preferences.

• Panel Highlight Colour
  Select which colour you would like to show when you hover over a panel on a page. 

• Module Highlight/Snap Guide Colour
  Choose which colour is used for gridlines and the interactivity in your document.

• ​Tooltip Mode
  Tooltips appear in the bottom right-hand corner of TigerDesigner, offering valuable information about the section you are working on. You can customise their behaviour by selecting whether you want them to always display, show on hover or remain hidden.

5. Export to PDF

Export and download a PDF copy of the design of your document. You have the flexibility to choose the spread type and resolution, allowing you to select the settings that best meet your needs.

6. Help/Live Chat

Looking for support, help or guidance using PageTiger? Visit our user guide or chat to us using our online messenger.

Tabs

Different tabs are located at the top of TigerDesigner, which modify the available options and actions you can perform on your document.

1. Design

In Design Mode, you have the flexibility to create and customise the layout of your document using various types of panels, such as Text, Image and Shape. Each panel can be tailored to meet your needs, allowing you to adjust settings like size, position, and style.

2. Content

Content Mode allows you to focus exclusively on editing the content of the panels of your page. For instance, you can change the text in a Story panel, but you won't be able to move or resize the panel itself. 

3. Interactivity

Create a vibrant digital experience for your readers by adding interactive elements to your document. Explore a variety of options, from videos and assessments to polls and image galleries, to bring your content to life!

4. Page Preview

This feature can be used to review the content and interactivity of the page you are currently editing. As you develop the content of your document, you'll likely use this option more and more.

5. Version Preview

This option is ideal for reviewing all pages in your document along with any additional settings, such as security rule, style, and menu. Version Preview allows you to thoroughly test all elements, including mandatory interactivity and automation, ensuring you gain the same experience as your readers.

Panels Palette

Seamlessly add new panels to your page, such as Text, Image or Shape. Simply click and drag to add a panel to your page. Each panel has its own Settings palette, enabling you to set various attributes such as colour, font and position.

Available panel types:

1. Text.
2. Story.
3. Image.
4. Shape.
5. List. 

Modify Panels Palette

Use this palette to make adjustments to the panels on your page. You can easily delete, duplicate, or align multiple panels to achieve the desired look and feel of your document.

Right-hand Palette

A selection of palettes are available to the right-hand side of the screen in TigerDesigner. This section will cover each palette and why they are important.

Settings

When you select a panel on your page, the Settings palette will become active, allowing you to adjust options such as font type, border colour, margin size, to tailor it to your design requirements.

Layers

All panels within your design will be displayed in the Layers Palette. This feature allows you to rename and rearrange the panels, as well as hide or lock them for better control.

Pages

Use this palette to see a quick view of all pages in your design or open the Document Builder.