How do I define a custom element with the Impact Inline Editor?

You can use Free select mode to define a custom element to attach a message or monitor. Once you have defined an element, you can select it using the Inline Editor even if Free select mode is not enabled.

Open Inline Editor

Open Inline Editor

Navigate to the area of the learning application where you wish to place the monitor.

To open the Inline Editor, click the Inline Editor icon [1] and then click the Create New button [2] for the corresponding content you wish to add.

Enable Undefined Element Mode

Enable Free Select Mode

To select any element on the page, click the Select undefined element checkbox.

Locate Element

Locate Element

Locate and click the element on the page. The selected element is highlighted.

Open Advanced Settings

Open Advanced Settings

In the side panel, a generic description of the selected element displays [1] and a notice stating an Element template needed [2].

To set up the recognition conditions for the element, click the Create Template button [3].

Create New Template

Identify Page Element

Add a Template name [1].

Select from the list of possible conditions [2]. These conditions are rules that define when the message, walkthrough, monitor, or support article will appear or monitor tracked based on page attributes.

Then click the Save button [3]

Note: If you would only like to use part of an attribute for your definition criteria, click the Edit icon next to the attribute [4].

View Custom Element

View Custom Element

View your custom element name.