Try ShortPoint nowWe are excited to roll out an update that's going to make a huge difference in how you design and build your intranet. At ShortPoint, we're all about making the process of creating a beautiful intranet not only faster but also enjoyable too. This latest update, available starting with ShortPoint SPFx version 8.7.2.0, brings a brand new asset library and a necessary change to the user experience for two of our go-to features: Connect and Visibility. Our goal is to get rid of unnecessary clicks, tidy up the interface and make it easier to build amazing SharePoint pages.
So, what's all the fuss about?
Access to ShortPoint Gallery
Goodbye to the hassle of going through a million stock images in a separate tab, downloading them, and then re-uploading them to SharePoint. We've crammed a massive library of top-notch, high-quality stock photos directly into the Page Builder in the form of the new ShortPoint Gallery. This nifty feature lets you browse, search, and stick beautiful imagery into your Design Elements in a few clicks – and you can do it all without ever leaving the page. By making it all so seamless, the Gallery removes hours of content-gathering time and ensures your intranet always looks professional and engaging.
If you want to learn more about how to get the most out of the ShortPoint Gallery, you can check out our article: ShortPoint Gallery: How to Add Professional SharePoint Pictures to Your Pages Instantly. You can also see it in action by going through the interactive session below.
The New Connect Experience
For most of you, getting your design elements to sync with dynamic data sources like SharePoint Lists or RSS feeds is the key to making your intranet pop. To make that process way more user-friendly, we've revamped the Connect interface to make it super straightforward. The new UX takes you on a clear journey through connecting your elements to SharePoint right within Live Mode. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, the improved interface plays nicely with the Grid Mode experience to make fetching that dynamic data faster than ever.
Wish to learn more about the new way to connect? Check out our article Introducing the New User Experience for ShortPoint Connect or click Get Started and experience an interactive walk through below.
The Revamped Visibility Experience
Targeting your content to specific users, groups, or devices is what keeps your intranet relevant to your audience – and the Visibility feature has just been given an update to make setting up these rules quick and easy. We've ditched the need to switch to Grid Mode and introduced a visual interface that lets you access visibility settings from within Live Mode. This change makes the process of accessing the visibility settings window a whole lot simpler.
Want to learn more about Visibility? Learn more from our article on Introducing the New User Experience for ShortPoint Visibility or go through the interactive tutorial below.
The new and improved Gallery and Connect & Visibility are live in the ShortPoint SPFx version 8.7.2.0. Pop open the Page Builder and give them a spin!
