Try ShortPoint nowIn this article, you will learn how to use your custom Design Element (created in Part 1 of this tutorial) on a SharePoint page. Follow the steps carefully to get started.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before We Begin
- To use ShortPoint Generator, make sure that you have ShortPoint installed. (Here are the installation guides for Office 365, SharePoint 2019, and SharePoint 2013/2016).
- If you are using SharePoint 2013, 2016, or have ShortPoint SPFx version 7, the interface will be slightly different but will have the same features.
- Make sure you have successfully completed Part 1: Creating Generated Content.
Step-by-step Tutorial
Step 1: Add the Generated Element to Your Page
In the ShortPoint web part, click the plus icon to add a design element to your page.
Scroll down to the bottom of your Page Builder and select your custom element. In this case, we will use the custom element we made in Part 1.
NOTE: All custom Design Elements can be found at the bottom of your Page Builder. They will be highlighted in yellow.
NOTE: You can only edit your design element in ShortPoint Generator. It will not be customizable in Page Builder.
Step 2: Fill in the customizable attributes (optional)
This step is optional. If your custom element has customizable fields, you will be prompted to add the necessary details in your Page Builder.
NOTE: Check out ShortPoint Generator: Make parts of predefined elements customizable to learn more about adding customizable fields.
Otherwise, you will see the notification below.
Step 3: Save Results
After adding all the necessary details, click Insert.
Congratulations, you can now see your awesome results!
Related articles:
- ShortPoint Generator Basic Tutorial. Part 1: Creating Generated Content
- ShortPoint Generator: Introduction
- ShortPoint Generator: Make Parts of Predefined Elements Customizable
