[Pattern] - Gadget

How to use a Gadget in a Content Page 

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1. From the Project Dashboard, click the Content Node. 
2. Select Patterns from the Menu bar drop-down. Patterns are listed on the left panel and on the top bar of the editor.
3. Next, select Gadget from the drop-down list.
4. Drag and drop the Gadget pattern in the required section. Alternatively, select from the Menu bar.

Note: Gadgets are iFrame embeds of previously created interactive elements such as animations, simulations, and activities. Gadgets are zipped files that should have a “launch.html” file inside for them to be recognized and rendered by the system. 

4. Click the File button on the pattern to choose a gadget from the project repository, or the LOR, or to enter an Iframe URL.
5. To add an Iframe URL
   • Navigate to the External URL tab, under the Project Repository tab.
   • Enter the Iframe URL
   • Click Confirm

Note: The gadget uploaded will not be added to the LO Repository, it will be stored in the project repository.

4. To upload from the Project Repository:
   • Select a file
   • Click Add Selected
   • To upload a file from your local machine, click the upload button and select the gadget.

Note: The Gadget pattern supports PDF, Gadgets and External Links from the LOR

7. To upload from the Learning Object Repository:
   • Select a gadget (these files have already been saved to the LOR and hence are visible on this tab).
   • You can search or apply filters to find the required gadget.
   • On selecting the file, click Add Selected.
8. Click the Settings button on the pattern to set:
   • Height
   • Width
9. Click Save to update the settings.
10. Finally, click Save on the Editor to save the changes.

Note: On navigating to Author or Preview mode from the top navigation, users will need to select a node to view its content.