Many web sites offer the option of embedded html to view their content. It is now possible to embed html into the flipchart page and display web content within a placeholder.
To enter the html code into ActivInspire you will need to use the new Insert Embedded HTML option. From Main Menu select Insert > Link > Embedded HTML
The Insert Embedded HTML window opens. The text cursor is flashing within the window. It is at this point that you paste in the html code you copied from the website. If you are writing your own code you will enter it into this window.
Cancel will close the window without creating a new link on the flipchart page.
OK will close the window and an embedded web link is now added to the flipchart page. The link is added to the page as an embedded placeholder. The placeholder can be resized and moved on the page so you have full control over how it is displayed. The placeholder will display any controls or scroll bars required to view the content.
Another method of adding a html placeholder to the page is to use the Insert > Link > File option and browse to a htm file. This can then be displayed as a placeholder on the flipchart page. Remember that if you are sharing this flipchart and want other users to view the htm file you will need to choose the store file internally option.
Some web sites offer you an option to share their content. When you select share they give you a further option of embed. Following their instructions you can copy the html code and display their content. You could use this to play videos from a website that will enhance your flipchart content.
You can also use the embedded html option to embed widgets into your flipchart. Some web sites provide widgets that are designed to add to your personal website. You can also use the code provided to add the widget to your flipchart page. One example of this is from the met office website in the UK. They provide a widget wizard where you can create a widget that will give you the weather forecast for your selected location. Once you’ve followed their wizard and created the code you can paste it into the embedded html window. Your weather widget is added to the flipchart page.
There are menu options available when using the right click option on the placeholder.
These allow you to Go Back, Go Forward and Reload the content.
If you have a placeholder on the page this will slow down page navigation.
You need to make sure that you balance the need for information with the
ability to still use your flipchart at the speed you require.
If
you use Internet Explorer as your default web browser you may need to
install plugins for some web content to work within the placeholder.