Creating branded default template

Question

Hello, I'm testing BSpc for a clent who needs a custom template. I have requested and tried to locate it in the free trial environment, but it is either not possible or not available. I know I can approximate the template by uploading a page, replicating it and updating the content, but I want to create a more enjoyable user experience.

* is it possible to do this, where the template tabs to go my files?
* what kind of permission is needed for that? What access does the client need?
* What is the name of that tool? Template manager? Template creator?

I'm happy to watch videos and such, I couldn't find the correct one. AI says it is possible but it may be hallucinating.

Gabriel.T.493 · Answer

Hi Nat,

You can use your own templates when creating a course topic. You might have to change the d2l.Tools.Content.EnableHTMLTemplates to allow this.

Additionally, you can upload these templates to a folder inside the Manage Files area, then set up that file path on the d2l.Tools.Content.TemplatePath config variable.

So, as an example, if you had a course "XXXXX", that had a subfolder called "HTML-templates", on the config variable you could add an override such as: /content/XXXXXX/HTML-templates/.

This would enable the use of templates in the course, after they were uploaded directly to that specified folder.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Gabriel

Nat.F.9029 · Answer

Thank you! but I'm asking if I can use my template instead. Are you saying I would need to modify the current template to allow it? I was hoping there was a template editor like Canvas has, @Alfredo.F.151

Alfredo.F.151 · Answer

Hi, @Nat.F.9029 !

I think you may find our HTML template version 5 useful.

HTML Templates (Version 5.0)

Create great looking, responsive, accessible, and interactive content topic pages using the page layouts provided in the attached template package. The included instructor-friendly layouts are designed to be edited using the HTML Editor in the Learning Environment.