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Embed Element

This guide provides detailed instructions for using the Embed Element in Construct, including its settings, properties, and metadata.

Overview​

The Embed Element allows users to incorporate external assets, HTML code, or URLs into Construct content. This document explains the options and steps for configuring and utilizing the Embed Element.

Requirements​

  • Access to the Construct platform.
  • Administrator or content editing permissions.
  • Assets or URLs ready for embedding.

Element Settings​

General​

Locked​

The Locked checkbox, labeled Lock this and children, secures the content item and any associated nested elements.

note

Children refers to elements nested within others, such as:

  • Elements under Key Learning Points (KLPs),
  • KLPs under Teaching Points (TPs),
  • TPs under Learning Objects.

Locking Function Figure 1: Locking Function

Label​

The Label field creates a unique identifier for the content item, used for debugging and auditing purposes.

  • Clicking the return icon resets the label to the default text: "New Component Title".

Element Label Figure 2: Element Label

Title​

The Title field specifies the display title of the content item, shown in the Presentation view and Word outputs.

  • By default, the title is linked to the Label. You can unlink it by clicking the chain icon.
  • The Title can be empty, and it takes the KLP Title in Presentation and Instructor/Student views.

Title Input Figure 3: Title Input

Properties​

Preceding Text​

The Preceding Text is displayed before the embedded content.

Preceding Text Figure 4: Preceding Text Box

The Add button in the Links section adds embedded links to the outputs.

Add Link Button Figure 5: Add Link Button

Service​

Choose one of three embed component types from the dropdown:

  • Asset
  • URL
  • HTML

Service Choice Figure 6: Service Choice

Asset​

Use the Select an Asset or Select an External Asset buttons to embed an asset.

Select an Asset Figure 8: Select an Asset

HTML Editor Field​

Input HTML code into the HTML Editor Field for embedding custom HTML content.

HTML Editor Field Figure 9: HTML Editor Field

URL​

Input a URL into the URL input box to embed external content.

URL Input Box Figure 12: URL Input Box

The Link Label specifies the display text for the embedded URL or asset.

Link Label Figure 13: Link Label

Target Window​

The Target Window option determines whether the embedded content opens in a new window or the current one.

Target Window Figure 14: Target Window

Output Types​

ILT (Instructor-Led Training)​

When ILT is selected, users can specify ILT Settings:

  • Instructor: Displays the element in the instructor presentation window (text and list components only).
  • Student: Displays the element in the student presentation window.

ILT Output Types Figure 17: ILT Output Types

Word​

When Word is selected, users can specify Word Settings:

  • Student Notes: Includes the element in the Student Manual output.
  • Instructor Guide: Adds the element to the Instructor Guide and the instructor presentation window (text and list components only).

Word Output Types Figure 18: Word Output Types

Metadata​

Job Roles​

Use the Job Roles dropdown to assign roles.

  • Accessible via: Hamburger menu > Administration > Metadata.

Job Roles Metadata Figure 19: Job Roles Metadata

Other Metadata​

The Other Metadata button allows for custom metadata, primarily used during migration.

Other Metadata Figure 22: Other Metadata

Save Changes​

caution

Important: Always click OK to save changes. Unsaved changes will be lost upon exit.

To discard changes, click Cancel or the purple X button.

OK and Cancel Figure 15: OK and Cancel Buttons