How To: Resources
Overview
Resources are a key element of engagement by Users in the Platform.
All Resource content is shown with the title, the description, and depending on the Resource format, can either be viewed or downloaded to the User's device.
In addition, the 'Featured Resource' view can be used as an eSatchel or virtual delegate bag.
Resources can support a wide variety of content types, such as;
PDF
Images
MS Office Documents
Video Content
Audio Content
Resources can be attached to a range of items/functions within the evexus event website/platform including;
Exhibitors
Sponsors
Talks
Sessions
Speakers
Live Streams
Exhibitors/Sponsors/Speakers/Moderators have the ability to upload and manage their own Resource content, that can be made visible to Users.
Reporting on Resources
Each time a Resource is viewed or downloaded, the content data is tracked and can be accessed in a wide range of reports.
Resource views/downloads can also contribute to the CPD point calculation for each User.
Task
Uploading & Featuring Resources
Pre-requisites
Created a 'Item' that the Resource can be attached to (e.g. an individual Sponsor, Exhibitor or Livestream/Room'
Instructions
Within the Admin Tools Dashboard, navigate to the “Content” module and then "Resources" via the charcoal navigational bar on the left-hand side of the platform.
Click "Create Resource" on the bottom of the page.
Complete the relevant fields (please note mandatory fields are marked with an *)
Name
Description
Resource Type
Once a Resource Type is selected, an additional dropdown list will appear and the Resource can then be allocated to an individual item. (See below example using 'Exhibitors').
If the content is to be a 'Featured Resource', click enable in the Featured section.
Enter an external link URL - if provide this will be shown to the user as an embedded webpage/link instead of a file
Enable or Disable the ‘Show as embedded link’. If enabled, the link is shown as an embedded view. If disabled, this opens in a new tab and directs the user out of the platform
Resource - upload a file
Click ‘Submit’ or ‘Save and Add Another’.
All Resources can be found in the following URL slug: /admin/client_uploads
Notes:
Resources can be set as Featured resources by Admins, the content will then be Featured 'Resources' page. The URL slug for this is /client_uploads/featured
Resources can be configured to be publicly accessible by editing the Event Feature in Global Setup > Events > Events > black “Actions” button > Event Feature (default is ‘Disabled’: only logged in users can see resources')
If using Per Event Registration, access to Resources is controlled by the User's Delegate Type.
Outcome
Resource Content is uploaded and available for Users/Attendees/Delegates to view and interact with.