Import slide

Use the Import slides feature to convert existing teaching materials into classroom-ready lessons. Once converted, lessons are saved to a connected cloud storage account and are available to preview and deliver directly from the Library.

Before you start

Before proceeding, verify the following requirements are met:

• A ViewSonic account is signed in
• At least one cloud storage account connected (Google Drive or OneDrive)
   

Supported files

The following file types and sources are supported for import.

File sources

This feature currently supports importing files from the following sources:

• Google Drive 
  Connect a Google account, then browse and select files directly.
   
• OneDrive 
  Connect a Microsoft account, then browse and select files directly.
   
• Local 
  Upload a file from a local computer. Requires at least one connected cloud account.

Supported file types

The following file types can be imported.

Note the following behavior:

• Maximum file size is 350 MB.
• Only one file is allowed per import.

Import slides

Follow the steps below to import and convert a file into a lesson in Hub.

1. In Hub, click Library from the left sidebar.
2. Click Add content > Import slides.
    
3. Select a source: 
   1. Google Drive
   2. OneDrive
   3. Local
        
4. If both Google Drive and OneDrive are connected, check the Default saving location to confirm where the converted file will be saved. You can change the default storage before proceeding. Note that this only affects files imported after the change; files already saved are not moved.
    
5. Browse and select the file to import. 
6. Wait for the conversion to complete. A progress indicator will appear while Hub converts the file to .olf format and saves it to the target cloud storage. Conversion typically takes 5 to 10 minutes depending on file size.
7. The converted lesson appears in Library > All Lessons, ready to preview and deliver to class.

Verify the preview

After a lesson is imported, open it from the Library to preview every page before teaching. Confirm the content converted correctly and the slides are in the right order.

Note the following behavior:

• The import process automatically creates a folder named myViewBoard › Library (formatted as Library_{OrgName} per organization) in the connected cloud. Do not move, rename, or delete this folder or any files inside it from the cloud provider's website. Hub will not be able to locate the lesson and it will show an error.
• Edits made to a lesson in Hub are saved back to the cloud. However, changes made directly in the cloud provider (such as moving, renaming, or deleting a file) do not sync back to Hub.

Open a lesson in myViewBoard

Lessons imported through Hub are accessible directly from the myViewBoard app. Follow the steps below to load a lesson during class.

1. Launch the myViewBoard app.
2. Sign in with a ViewSonic account.
3. Click the File Manager icon on the main toolbar.
    
4. On the new popup: 
   1. Click My Library to view all lessons imported into Hub.
   2. Locate and click the lesson to load it into myViewBoard.
       
5. Start presenting once the lesson has completed loading.