Video Content Setup Overview
KMx allows administrators to create content records that reference videos hosted on YouTube or Vimeo.
For this type of content, select External URL as the content type.
1Create the Content Record
Select the K/S Table where the content will be stored, choose External URL, and enter a title.
2Add the Video Embed URL
Enter the appropriate embed link for the video, then refresh and test the content.
3Save and Add to a Course
Save the content record. If required, add the saved record to a course as a separate step.
Important: Use the Embed URLFor a YouTube video, use the embed URL rather than the regular YouTube watch link.
Instructions may vary depending on the type of content being added.
1
Open Content Administration
From the KMx administration area, select the Content tab.
Select Insert a Content Record and click Next.
2
Select the K/S Table
From the available dropdown, select the K/S Table where you want to store the content.
The K/S Table acts as the organizational folder for your content record.
Tip:Choose the appropriate K/S Table so the video content is easy to locate and manage later.
3
Select External URL as the Content Type
Select the type of content you wish to add.
For a YouTube or Vimeo video, select #7 - External URL.
4
Enter the Content Title
Enter a descriptive title for the video in the required Title field.
The title should clearly identify the video content for administrators and learners.
Example:Workplace Safety Orientation - Introduction Video
5
Add the Video Embed URL
Select Edit Content.
When prompted, enter the video embed URL.
Important: Use an Embed Link For YouTube, the URL should use the following format:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID
Replace VIDEO_ID with the unique ID of your video.
How to Find a YouTube Embed Link
- Open the YouTube video on a computer.
- Click Share below the video.
- Select Embed.
- Copy the URL from the embed code provided.
- Paste the URL into the appropriate KMx content field.
For Vimeo VideosUse the embed URL provided through Vimeo's sharing or embedding options.
The exact URL format may differ from YouTube.
6
Refresh, Preview, and Save the Content
After entering the video URL, click Refresh.
Then select View Content to verify the link is correct.
Verify the VideoConfirm that the correct video loads and displays as expected.
If the video does not display, review the embed URL and confirm that the video permits embedding.
Once the video has been verified, click Done or Return to save the content record.
Next Step: Add the Video to a Course
Creating Content Is Not the Same as Adding It to a Course After saving the video content record, you may need to add it to the appropriate course separately.
For instructions on adding a content record to a course, see:
Setting Up a New Course and Adding Content
Video Content Record CreatedOnce the embed URL has been verified and the content record saved, the video content is ready for use in KMx.
If the video is intended to be part of a course, complete the separate process of adding the content record to the course.