Knowledge Base: Embedding Videos

Summary

This article provides instructions for embedding videos in the TeamDynamix (TDx) Knowledge Base (KB) Editor. This article is intended for KB editors.

 

How-To

Embedding YouTube Videos

Task: To embed YouTube Videos into Knowledge Base articles

Instructions

Step 1 - Select the "Embed YouTube Video" from the top right of the middle toolbar.

 

Step 2 - Copy the URL of the desired YouTube Video from your web browser, and paste it into the "Paste YouTube Video URL" field.

Step 3 - Modify the player settings depending on your needs. (e.g., change the video's start time)

 

Step 4 - Click "OK".

Step 5 - Continue editing your article as usual.

 

Outcome

You should be able to embed a YouTube Video into a knowledge Base article.

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Embedding Kaltura Videos

Task: To embed Kaltura Video into Knowledge Base articles

Instructions

Step 1 - Select "Share" under the Kaltura Video.

Step 2 - Select "Embed". The embed code should be automatically highlighted.

Step 3 - Modify the embedding settings depending on your needs. (e.g., change the video's start time)

Step 4 - Copy all the code in the text box. The embed code block should begin with <iframe> and end with </iframe>.

 

Step 5 - In your KB Article Editor, select "Source" from the top left of the editor's toolbar.

 

Step 6 - Locate the spot where you want the video to appear.

Note: The article’s source code is often difficult to read. To help locate the right spot, it’s recommended to use Ctrl+F (or Command+F on Mac) to search for nearby content.

Step 7 - Paste the embed code at a place you like.

 

Step 8 - Exit the Source Code Editor by clicking the "Source" at the top left again.

Step 9 - Continue editing your article as usual.

 

Outcome

You should be able to embed a Kaltura Video into a knowledge Base article.

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Embedding Vimeo Videos

Task: To embed Vimeo Videos into Knowledge Base articles

Instructions

Step 1 - Select the " Share" icon under the Vimeo Video.

 

Step 2 - Select the "Embed" tab.

Step 3 - Select "Customize" to modify the embedding settings depending on your needs. (e.g., change the player's size)

Step 4 - Select "</> Copy embed code" or copy all the code in the text box.

Step 5 - In your KB Article Editor, select "Source" from the top left of the editor's toolbar.

 

Step 6 - Locate the spot where you want the video to appear.

Note: The article’s source code is often difficult to read. To help locate the right spot, it’s recommended to use Ctrl+F (or Command+F on Mac) to search for nearby content.

Step 7 - Paste the embed code at a place you like.

 

Step 8 - Exit the Source Code Editor by clicking the "Source" at the top left again.

Step 9 - Continue editing your article as usual.

 

Outcome

You should be able to embed a Vimeo Video into a knowledge Base article.

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Further Readings

Knowledge Base: Using the KB Editor Toolbars

 

 

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