If you are wanting to potty train her to go outside, the pads are just another way to get there. It will teach her to go in one area. Once she gets the idea of going in one area, you can start moving the pad slowly to the door and start taking her outside. Just because you train on pads, doesn't mean you will be stuck with it. Baby steps, she needs to be taught that she's expected to potty in a certain area and then where that area is.
here is my expen set up from when Hot Rod was younger. At one point, he had his food in there as well. Today I do not have water in there except if they chew on the bullies for a long time in the evening. I also have taken the crate out and have their beds and blankies in there.