@h6 In this article: * <a href="#pgcht-creating-projects">Creating Projects</a> * <a href="#pgcht-organizing-copying-importing-and-deleting-projects">Organizing, Copying, Importing, and Deleting Projects</a> * <a href="#pgcht-sharing-projects">Sharing Projects</a> <div id="pgcht-creating-projects"></div> @title Creating Projects [accordion] + What is a project? A project is a unique creation that you can use to show your thoughts and ideas! When you enter PebbleGo Create, you are able to use a variety of different media features, such as text, audio, images, and more to make a Project. + How do I create a new project? There are two easy ways to create new projects in PebbleGo: You can select the Create icon in the header from any page on PebbleGo. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/newproject-header.png an image of the PebbleGo homepage with the Create icon highlighted This will give you the choice between starting a new project and viewing existing projects. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/newproject-create-selection-screen.png an image of the PebbleGo Create selection screen with the options to start a new project or view existing projects. When you select New Project, you will start from a blank canvas and can begin creating! @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/newproject-blank-canvas.png an image of a new project with a blank canvas Or, you can create a project directly from a PebbleGo article. Choose an article, then click on the ‘New Project’ button in the bottom right. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/newproject_article.png an image of a PebbleGo article with a highlight on the New Project button on the bottom toolbar. You will then be redirected to Create with a "Show and Tell" project @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/showandtell.png an image of a new project with the default Show and Tell template You can now add whatever media features you choose to fill in the template. The title of the project will automatically be the same as the title of the corresponding PebbleGo article, but can be edited if needed by clicking on the text. The template has a section on the left for students to show what they’ve learned, and a section on the right for students to “tell” about what they’ve learned. + What media features are available to create with? PebbleGo Create offers many different ways to visually communicate learning, experiences, and ideas. Choose an option from the toolbar on the right side of the creation canvas. Add whatever media assets you want to express your thoughts and ideas! @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/mediaoptions1.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas with emphasis on the right-side toolbar showing the options to use search, and add text, shapes, drawing, animation and stickers @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/mediaoptions2.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas with emphasis on the right-side toolbar showing the options to use search, and add stickers, emojis, uploads, photos and QR codes Here's a list of all the types of assets currently offered in PebbleGo Create. Keep reading to get a sense of how each of them works! [b]Universal Search:[/b] Search across all types of media within PebbleGo Create, using the ‘Search’ button at the top of the toolbar on the right side of your creation canvas. [b]Text, Shapes & Drawing:[/b] * Text: Publish your thoughts and share your voice with a large selection of fonts and styling * Shapes: Add different shapes to the canvas to show what you've learned or to enhance your designs * Drawing: Bring out your inner artist and draw your ideas directly onto your canvas [b]Graphics:[/b] * Animations: Catch your audience's eye with super-fun animated graphics! * Stickers: There's something for every subject, theme, and purpose * Emojis: Express your feelings with emojis [b]Uploading your Own Assets:[/b] * Uploads: Upload your own image. * Take Photo: Take a photo of yourself, or of something you'd like to include [b]QR Code:[/b] Generate and attach a QR Code of your project to the canvas, so you can print it out for your audience offline to scan & see your creation in action! + How do I add Text, Shapes, and Drawing? The [b]‘Text’[/b], [b]‘Shapes’[/b], and [b]‘Drawing’[/b] buttons can be found on the toolbar on the right side of the creation canvas. [b]Text[/b] Add Text by clicking the ‘Text’ button. A text box will appear on your creation canvas, and you can double click to add text. Customize by highlighting your text, and selecting an option from the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas. You can customize Text Color, Text Opacity, Font, Text Size, Style, and Alignment. Organize your text into bullet points or numbers by clicking on the List options. You can also attach a Link and Audio clips to any text item. You can drag and drop the text box to move it, and resize by clicking on the box, and using the red dots along the outside. Adjust the layering of your text box by clicking 'To Front' or 'To Back'. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/addtext.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas highlighting the option to add text and displaying a selected text box [b]Shapes[/b] Shapes are a fun and versatile asset! Use them for decoration, for math learning, and so much more! Click on the ‘Shapes’ button, select your desired shape, and drag and drop it to your canvas or click the Add button. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/addshape.png an image of the shape selection screen, with one shape, a sun, selected to add to the project. You can then customize your shape by choosing an option from the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas. You can customize the inside color of your shape, (Fill Color), Shape Opacity, Border Thickness, and Border Color (Note: You can control the opacity of your shape, but not the border). You can drag and drop the shape to move it, and resize by clicking on the shape, and using the red dots along the outside. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/shape-fillcolor.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas with a shape selected, showing the option to change the color of the shape [b]Drawing[/b] Unlock your inner artist! Whether you use a mouse or a touch screen tablet, you can draw and paint in PebbleGo Create! Click on the ‘Drawing’ button, and your mouse or finger becomes a pen! At the toolbar on the bottom of your creation canvas, choose an option to adjust the size of your brush, change the color, and correct any mistakes you make using the eraser tool. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/adddrawing.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas showing a drawing of a tree with an arrow pointing to the Drawing button. When you are done, click on the ‘Done’ button, and you will exit the drawing mode. + How do I edit a shape's border or fill color? Once you've added a shape from the shapes menu, you can change the thickness and color of that shape's border and modify its fill color. [b]Editing Shape Border Thickness[/b] Step 1: Select the shape you want to modify and click on the ‘Border’ button on the toolbar at the bottom of the canvas. Step 2: Click on the plus or minus buttons to control the thickness of that border. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/shapethickness.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas showing a selected shape, with an arrow pointing to location on the bottom toolbar where the thickness of the shape's border can be modified [b]Editing Border Color[/b] Step 1: To change the color of the shape's border, select the shape and click on the ‘Border Color’ on the toolbar at the bottom of the canvas. Step 2: Choose from the color palette, or customize your color shade at the top, using the slider, and the box with the shaded colors. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/shape-bordercolor.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas showing a selected shape, with the border color button selected and a range of border color choices visible [b]Editing Fill Color[/b] Step 1: To fill your shape with color, select the shape and click ‘Fill Color’, on the toolbar. Step 2: Choose from the color palette, or customize your color shade at the top, using the slider, and the box with the shaded colors. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/shape-fillcolor.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas showing a selected shape, with the fill color button selected and a range of fill color choices visible + How do I take photos in projects? Take your own photos right in your PebbleGo Create creation canvas! Step 1: Click on the 'Take Photo’ button on the right side of the creation canvas. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/takephoto0.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas with an arrow pointing to the Take Photo button on the right-side toolbar Step 2: Click on the green camera button to snap a photo. If you need to retake it, click on the camera button again. Otherwise, click the 'Next' button. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/takephoto1.png an image of the PebbleGo Create Take Photo Screen with an example photo of a coffee mug Step 3: Choose between the following editing options: * Cropping: Click and drag the frame to adjust the size of your photo. * Circle: Put a circle around you or your subject and adjust the size by dragging to the outside or inside of the image. * Rotate: Use the arrows to rotate your photo 90 degrees to the left or right, respectively. When finished, click 'Save,' then 'Upload' to add to your canvas! @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/takephoto2.png an image of the PebbleGo Create Edit Photo Screen with an example photo that has been cropped into a circle The image will also be available in 'My Images' for any project you make afterward! + How do I add Animations, Stickers and Emoijis? Animations, Stickers, and Emojis make creating easy and fun. You can find these options on the toolbar on the right side of your creation canvas. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/addmedia1.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas with arrows pointing to the Animations, Stickers, and Emoji buttons on the right-side menu Click on an option, and you will find a variety of our most popular assets. Browse through the different categories on the left, or search in the search bar on top. Then, click on any items you want to add. You can either drag and drop them into your project, or click the ‘Add’ button at the top right. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/addmedia2.png an image of the sticker selection menu showing various stickers related to countries of the world with arrows pointing to the keyword search bar and to the left hand menu showing the Countries sticker category + How do I add files or media from my device? Upload and save your own files and media to use in your projects! Click on the ‘Upload’ button on the toolbar on the right side of your creation canvas. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/upload.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas with an arrow pointing to the Uploads button in the right-side menu [b]Uploads[/b] Drag and drop the file you want to upload into the box, or, click 'Select Files to Upload' to browse your device for images, documents, or videos, to add to your project. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/upload2.png an image of the PebbleGo Create upload menu with the option to drag and drop or select files from the device If you have previously uploaded images, documents, and videos, you can access them through clicking on the buttons on the left sidebar. This way, you won't need to upload the same file twice! You can click ‘Upload’ to add your file to your project. If you are uploading a photo, you can edit your photo before it is uploaded to your canvas. Choose between the following editing options: * Cropping: Click and drag the frame to adjust the size of your photo. * Circle: Put a circle around you or your subject and adjust the size by dragging to the outside or inside of the image. * Rotate: Use the arrows to rotate your photo 90 degrees to the left or right, respectively. When finished, click 'Save,' then 'Upload' to add to your canvas! + How do I record audio? Add audio to almost any item you add to your creation canvas! Users can record up to five minutes at a time. Step 1: Click on any asset on your canvas, such as stickers, animations, or text. Step 2: On the toolbar located at the bottom of the creation canvas, click on the 'Audio' button. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/audio1select.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas with an arrow pointing to the audio button in the bottom toolbar Step 3: On the left side of the screen, if you click ‘Upload’, you can upload an audio file from your device. If you click on ‘My Audio’ you can attach an audio file you have previously recorded in PebbleGo Create. Or, simply click the yellow button in the middle to start a new audio recording. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/audio2record.png an image of the PebbleGo Create audio recording menu with audio recording in progress Step 4: When you've finished recording, click on the yellow button again to stop, then click 'Upload'. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/audio3upload.png an image of the PebbleGo Create audio recording menu with audio upload menu showing a recorded file Step 5: You'll now have the option to play your audio by clicking on the play button on the left. You can then either 'Remove' your audio and re-record, or 'Add' it to your canvas. You can also click on the three dots on the right to download your audio file. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/audio4add.png an image of the PebbleGo Create audio add screen with the option to play audio, add it, or remove it from a project. Step 6: In Preview Mode, you or others can now click on the red play buttons to play your audio! @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/audio5play.png an image of the PebbleGo Create project preview screen, with an arrow pointing to an image containing an audio play button + How do I add a QR Code? QR Codes make sharing quick and easy! Step 1: Click on the ‘QR Code’ button on the toolbar on the right side of the creation canvas. A QR code will be automatically generated and added to your creation canvas. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/QR-add.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas, with an arrow pointing to the QR Code button on the right-side menu Step 2: Once added to your creation canvas, drag and drop the QR code to move it, and resize it using the red dots around the edge. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/QR-move.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas featuring a QR code Now, you can print out your project, and have others scan the QR code with a smart device, and view it live! + How do I undo & redo an action? Fix all your mistakes with the ‘Undo’ and ‘Redo’ buttons located in the top left corner of your creation canvas. Click ‘Undo’ to erase your previous action/actions. If you didn’t mean to undo something, click ‘Redo.’ @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/create-undo.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas with emphasis on the undo and redo buttons in the upper left corner + How do I change opacity? Control the opacity, or how transparent or opaque an item is on your canvas! You can control the opacity of images, animations, and even backgrounds. Note: You can change the opacity of a shape, but not its border. Step 1: Click an item, then click ‘Opacity’ on the toolbar on the bottom of the creation canvas. Step 2: A sliding bar will appear with a button all the way to the right, and a percentage that ranges from '0%' to '100%'. Drag that button to the left to make the item more transparent, or back to the right to make it more opaque. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/opacity.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas featuring a semi-transparent image with an arrow pointing to the opacity control in the bottom toolbar + How do I group/ungroup assets on a canvas? [b]How to Group Assets[/b] Step 1: Select the items that you would like to group, either by clicking on them while pressing down the Ctrl key (Command key on Mac) or by dragging your cursor over the items. Step 2: Click on the 'Group' button on the toolbar on the bottom of the creation canvas, to group the selected assets. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/group.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas with three stickers selected and an arrow pointing to the Group button in the bottom toolbar. You have the option to name the group, and you can now move and resize your group the same way you would with a regular asset. [b]How to Ungroup Assets[/b] Step 1: To ungroup your assets, select the group and click on 'Ungroup' in the toolbar at the bottom of the creation canvas. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/ungroup.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas with a group of stickers selected and an arrow pointing to the Ungroup button in the bottom toolbar. + How do I use Immersive Reader with PebbleGo Create? In PebbleGo Create, you can read all of the text in your project with Microsoft Immersive Reader! Step 1: While in Preview Mode, click on the Immersive Reader button (the book icon) in the header located on the top of your project. It will then open your text in Immersive Reader, where you can customize your reading experience, have your text read aloud, or translate your text into over 60+ languages! @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/reader1.png a closeup image of a PebbleGo Create project in preview mode with an arrow pointing to the immersive reader button in the top toolbar OR Click on the Immersive Reader button (the book icon) next to a text box to read all the text in that specific text box. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/reader2.png a closeup image of one section of a PebbleGo Create project in preview mode with an arrow pointing to the immersive reader button beside some text Step 2: Once you have opened Immersive Reader, click on the play button at the bottom of your screen to have your text read aloud. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/reader4.png an image of the Immersive Reader screen of a PebbleGo Create project showing all the text from the project in a read-aloud format You can click on the sound icon to change the speed of your text and select between “male” or “female" voices. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/reader5.png an image of the Immersive Reader audio menu You can also click on the "Text Preferences" button in the upper right-hand corner to adjust the text size, increase spacing, and change the font and appearance. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/reader6.png an image of the Immersive Reader Text Preferences menu You can select "Grammar Options" to view syllables and parts of speech options. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/reader7.png an image of the Immersive Reader Grammar Options menu You can also select ‘Reading Preferences’ to adjust line focus, use the Picture Dictionary, or translate the text to another language. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/reader7.png an image of the Immersive Reader Reading Preferences menu Note: Immersive Reader will be on automatically, for your own projects or ones that you view. On your own project, you can turn Immersive Reader on or off by accessing your settings. Click on the wheel on top of your project on the left side, then click ‘Edit’ then click the ‘Settings’ button, then toggle Immersive Reader On or Off. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/reader3.png a closeup of the settings menu of a PebbleGo Create project in edit mode, showing the Immersive Reader on/off toggle. + How do I layer media on a canvas? Any media on your canvas can be moved to the front or back of your canvas, according to your needs. Click on any item on your canvas. On the toolbar on the bottom of the creation canvas, there are layering buttons, 'To Front,' and 'To Back.' ‘To Front’ sends the item to the front, so everything else will appear to be behind it; meanwhile ‘To Back’ sends the media item to the back, so any other item will appear to be in front of it. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/layer.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas with two stickers and an arrow pointing to the "To Front" and "To Back" buttons on the bottom toolbar. + How do I add links to media? You can attach links to items on your canvas, such as text, stickers, animations, and more! Step 1: Click on an item, and then click 'Link' in the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas. Step 2: If a link is attached, it will be shown in the pop-up. If it says "Type link here and press enter", there is no link attached. Type your link and press ‘Enter.’ Step 3: You will be able to open the link in Preview Mode. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/link.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas with two stickers and an arrow pointing to the link button on the bottom toolbar. + How do I enable and add alt text to media? [b]Enable Alt Text:[/b] Step 1: Click on the Settings icon located below the title at the top of your project. Step 2: Toggle the 'Web Accessibility’ button on. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/alttext1.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas with the settings menu open in the top toolbar and an arrow pointing to the Web Accessibility toggle [b]Add/Change Alt Text:[/b] Step 1: Select an item on your canvas. Step 2: On the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas, click the 'Alt Text' button. Step 3: Click on the text that is there, and edit, or add your own alt text according to your needs. Step 4: Press ‘Enter’ on your keyboard to save. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/alttext2.png an image of the PebbleGo Create canvas with a sticker selected and an arrow pointing to the Alt Text button in the bottom toolbar. + In what ways can I edit text? There are a lot of ways in which you can edit and customize your text! [b]Adding Text Items:[/b] Add Text by clicking the ‘Text’ button. A text box will appear on your creation canvas, and you can double click to add text. Customize by highlighting your text, and selecting an option from the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas. Adjust the layering of your text box by clicking 'To Front' or 'To Back'. [b]Adjusting Size & Shape of Text Items[/b] After adding a text box or another asset to your canvas, red dots will appear on the dotted outline of the asset. These are used to change the size and shape. 1. By dragging the red dots in the corners, the asset will grow or shrink proportionally. 2. The red dots in the middle allow you to resize the asset disproportionally allowing the box to grow or shrink horizontally or vertically. 3. The red dot at the very top of the asset allows you to rotate it. @h4 Changing Font, Text Color, Text Size, Text Opacity The screenshot below shows all the options available in the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas when you double-click on a Text item. [b]Changing Font[/b] After double-clicking a Text item, click on 'Font' in the toolbar on the bottom of your creation canvas. A menu will pop up with all the font options. Scroll down to see more fonts, and select the font you want to use. [b]Changing Text Color[/b] On the same toolbar, you can click on 'Text Color' to either select a preset color, or set your own color by dragging the little white button on the left side of the spectrum, clicking on the color map at the top, or entering a specific Hex Code. [b]Changing Text Opacity[/b] On the same toolbar, click on 'Text Opacity'. Drag the button to the left to decrease opacity (make it more transparent), and drag it to the right to increase opacity (make it more opaque). @h4 Text Style, Lists & Alignment In this part of the toolbar on the bottom of your creation canvas, you can Bold, Italicize, and Underline your Text. You can also make your Text into Lists by adding bullet points or numbers in front of each line of your Text. Additionally, you can change the alignment of your Text to be aligned to the left, center, right, or justified. @h4 Adjusting Layering of Text You can adjust the layering of your Text by clicking on the 'To Front' and 'To Back' buttons on the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas. ‘To Front’ will move the item to the front of the canvas, and ‘To Back’ will move it to the back. @h4 Attaching Links to Text You can attach a link to each text item by highlighting your text, and then clicking on 'Link' in the toolbar at the bottom of the creation canvas. Then, type in a URL and press ‘Enter’ on your keyboard. Others will be able to see and click on the link attached to your Text while in Preview Mode. @h4 Attaching Audio to Text Add audio to almost any item you add to your project, including text! Step 1: Select the text you want to attach audio to. Step 2: On the toolbar located on the bottom of the creation canvas, click on the 'Audio' button. Step 3: On the left side of the screen, if you click ‘Upload’, you can upload an audio file from your device. If you click on ‘My Audio’ you can attach an audio file you have previously recorded in PebbleGo Create. Or, simply click the red button in the middle to start a new audio recording. Step 4: When you've finished recording, click on the red button again to stop, then click 'Upload'. Step 5: You'll now have the option to play your audio by clicking on the play button on the left. You can then either 'Remove' your audio and re-record, or 'Add' it to your canvas. You can also click on the three dots on the right to download your audio file. Step 6: In Preview Mode, you or others can now click on the red play buttons to play your audio! @h4 Copying, Pasting & Duplicating Text You can copy, paste, and duplicate any media on your creation canvas, including Text! @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/copypaste.png Copy and Duplicate features highlighted on PebbleGo Create screen. The Copy & Paste feature is useful for taking one item and putting it on multiple pages without having to perform the search/upload action repeatedly. Unlike the Duplicate feature, where selected items are duplicated once on the current page, Copy & Paste allows you to copy an item and paste it on any desired page. Step 1: On the creation canvas, click on a single item, multiple items, or a group and click 'Copy' on the toolbar on the bottom of your creation canvas. NOTE: To select multiple items, press ‘Control’ on a Windows computer and ‘Command’ on a Mac. Step 2: Go to the desired page and click 'Paste' to paste the items to that page. Additionally, you can also use keyboard shortcuts Ctrl+C & Ctrl+V (or Cmd+C & Cmd+V on a Mac) to perform the above action on selected items. [b]Duplicating[/b] @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/duplicate.png Duplicate features highlighted on PebbleGo Create screen. On the creation canvas, click on a single item, multiple items, or a group and click 'Duplicate' on the toolbar on the bottom of your creation canvas. Your duplicated item will appear on your creation canvas! + How can I resize, flip, rotate, & reset media? [b]Resize & Rotate[/b] Click on an item on your creation canvas. * Use the red dots around the item to resize. * Use the highest red dot, located at the top of the highlighted item, to rotate the object. @image [b]Flip[/b] Click on an item on the creation canvas. * On the toolbar on the bottom of the canvas, find the two 'Flip' buttons. The one on the left flips the item left to right, and the one on the right flips the item up and down. [b]Reset[/b] Select an item on the creation canvas. Click the 'reset' button located at the bottom right of the canvas. @image + How do I crop an image? Crop any image you upload into PebbleGo Create! You can do this easily whenever you upload any image by clicking the ‘Upload’ button in the toolbar on the right side of the creation canvas. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/upload.png Upload screen in PebbleGo Create Step 1: Upload an image. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/upload2.png Upload image selection in PebbleGo Create Step 2: Once finished uploading, you'll see an 'Edit' button. Click it and you'll be brought to an edit screen. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/edit.png Option to edit image upon upload in PebbleGo Create Step 3: You'll find 3 choices to the left of the image: @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/editcrop.png Options for editing image in PebbleGo Create * Cropping: Click and drag the frame to adjust the size of your photo. * Circle: Put a circle around you or your subject and adjust the size by dragging to the outside or inside of the image. * Rotate: Use the arrows to rotate your photo 90 degrees to the left or right, respectively Step 4: When finished, click 'Save,' then ‘Done’, then 'Upload' to add to your canvas! The image will be available in 'My Images' for any project you make afterward! + How do I copy, paste, and duplicate items? You can copy, paste, and duplicate any media on your creation canvas. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/copypaste.png Copy and Duplicate features highlighted on PebbleGo Create screen. [b]Copying & Pasting[/b] The Copy & Paste feature is useful for taking one item and putting it on multiple pages without having to perform the search/upload action repeatedly. Unlike the Duplicate feature, where selected items are duplicated once on the current page, Copy & Paste allows you to copy an item and paste it on any desired page. Step 1: On the creation canvas, click on a single item, multiple items, or a group and click 'Copy' on the toolbar on the bottom of your creation canvas. NOTE: To select multiple items, press ‘Control’ on a Windows computer and ‘Command’ on a Mac. Step 2: Go to the desired page and click 'Paste' to paste the items to that page. Additionally, you can also use keyboard shortcuts Ctrl+C & Ctrl+V (or Cmd+C & Cmd+V on a Mac) to perform the above action on selected items. [b]Duplicating[/b] On the creation canvas, click on a single item, multiple items, or a group and click 'Duplicate' on the toolbar on the bottom of your creation canvas. Your duplicated item will appear on your creation canvas! @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/duplicate.png Duplicate features highlighted on PebbleGo Create screen. + How do I add a title to my project? When you choose ‘New Project’ from a PebbleGo article and start creating with a ready-made template, the title of the project will automatically be the same as the title of the corresponding PebbleGo article. The title can be edited if needed by clicking on the text. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/changetitle.png Title text is selected to enable editing on PebbleGo Create screen. In your project, click on the top where the current title is to edit, then press ‘Enter’. You can also edit the title or rename your project from your Dashboard: @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/3dots.png 3 dots selected to enable editing on PebbleGo projects screen. Step 1: Select the 3 dots on the top right of the project. Step 2: Select "Rename." Step 3: Enter a new name and click "Save." + How do I change the size of my canvas? Change the size of the canvas to accomplish your creative goals! Resizing allows you to meet the dimensional needs for almost any project, and includes the following options: * Original Size * Square * Banner * Letter * Business Card * Playing Card * Custom! You can also change the canvas from landscape to portrait. Step 1: Click on 'Resize Canvas' on top of the Creation Canvas. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/resize.png Resize Canvas option at top of PebbleGo Create page Step 2: Choose from the options provided. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/selectsize.png Canvas size options on PebbleGo Create page Step 3: If applicable, choose 'landscape' or 'portrait'. Step 4: Click 'Apply' for the changes to take effect. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/changesize.png Apply Canvas size on PebbleGo Create page Note: When you resize your canvas, you can adjust your background by clicking ‘Move background’ on the toolbar at the bottom of your screen, and then clicking and dragging to adjust your background. When you are finished, click the ‘Done’ button. + In what ways can I edit my background? Choosing an eye-catching background is often the first step to creating your masterpiece. Find a background you like, then, either drag and drop it in, or click on it and add it to ‘This Page’ or ‘All Pages.’ Here are all the ways to add or change your background as you create! [b]Adding a Background[/b] If you are starting with a blank project, you can click on the ‘Background’ icon in the middle of the canvas to add a background or click on the ‘Change Background’ button, located on the toolbar at the bottom of the canvas. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/blankback.png "Click here to change background" button on PebbleGo Create page @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/backgroundtoolbar.png Change background button in toolbar on PebbleGo Create page [b]Background Menu[/b] You'll notice the following choices on the left side of the menu: * Pick a Color: Click to choose preset colors or even customize your color using the color wheel or hex codes. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/colorbackground.png Background color options on PebbleGo Create page * Upload an Image: Click to browse your own images from your device. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/uploadbackground.png Background image options on PebbleGo Create page * Categories: There are many categories to choose from! Some backgrounds are photographs from our community, and others are designed by our design team. From education, to travel, to fun, to holiday, there’s something for any project! Browse through the categories, or search in the universal search bar on the top. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/categorybackground.png Background category options on PebbleGo Create page + How do I add a blank slide? With unlimited slides to tell your story, the possibilities are truly endless! Step 1: Locate the Slide Panel to the left of the creation canvas Step 2: Click on the plus sign located beneath your first slide @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/addpage.png Add slide button in sidebar on PebbleGo Create page Remember that you can rearrange your slide order by dragging a slide above or below other slides! @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/dragtomove.png Drag slides to reorder them in sidebar on PebbleGo Create page + How do I delete or duplicate slides? You can save time or start over by duplicating or deleting your slides. [b]Deleting a Slide[/b] If you would like to delete a slide, click on the 'Delete' button on the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas. [b]Duplicating a Slide[/b] If you would like to duplicate a slide, click on 'Duplicate' on the toolbar at the bottom of your creation canvas. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/deleteorduplicate.png Delete and Duplicate slide buttons on PebbleGo Create page NOTE: If you don't see these buttons, first click on the page itself from the Pages Panel on the left side of your creation canvas, or click on any gray space outside the canvas. + How do I edit a project? There are two ways to access Edit Mode of a project. 1. To edit a project you are previewing, simply click on the 'Edit' button on the top right of your canvas to go into Edit Mode. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/editfrompreview.png Enter edit mode on PebbleGo Create page 2. To edit a project when you are in the Dashboard, either click on the project, or click on the 3-dots on the top right corner, then click 'Edit'. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/editfromdashboard.png Enter edit mode from PebbleGo Create Dashboard [/accordion] <div id="pgcht-organizing-copying-importing-and-deleting-projects"></div> @title Organizing, Copying, Importing, and Deleting Projects [accordion] + How do I import projects and boards into my new account? If you recently changed your Rostering/SSO Integration for PebbleGo Create (e.g., from Google Classroom to Clever), you don’t have to say goodbye to your existing Projects and Boards! Simply import them into your new PebbleGo Create profile by following these steps. @h5 Access Your Profile Step 1: Log into your new PebbleGo Create dashboard. Step 2: Click the profile icon in the upper-right corner and select [b]View Profile[/b]. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create-dashboard-view-profile.png create dashboard profile @h5 Import Your Projects Step 3: From your Profile Page, click [b]Import Projects and Boards[/b]. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create-import-projects-boards.png import projects page @h5 Email Authentication If your previous profile was set up using Clever, ClassLink, Google Classroom, or Microsoft O365, select [b]Email Authentication[/b]. See below for CSV instructions. Step 4A: Enter the domain and email address tied to the original account and click [b]Get Code[/b]. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create-email-authentication.png email authentication image * A secure code will be sent to your email (check your spam folder if you don’t see it). * Return to the [b]Import Projects and Boards[/b] window. Step 5A: Click the [b]Enter Code[/b] tab, paste or type in the secure code, and click [b]Import[/b]. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create-enter-code-import.png enter code section [b]Success![/b] Your Projects and Boards are now available in your new PebbleGo Create profile. [b]NOTE:[/b] Each user must complete these steps individually. @h5 Importing from a CSV Account If your previous profile was set up using a CSV, select [b]Username/Password[/b]. Step 4B: Enter your domain, username, password, and click [b]Import[/b] @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create-username-password-import.png username and password selection [b]Success![/b] Your Projects and Boards are now available in your new PebbleGo Create profile. [b]NOTE:[/b] Each user must complete these steps individually. + How do I organize projects into folders? Folders are a great way to organize your projects. [b]Adding a Folder[/b] Step 1: Make sure you are on your Dashboard, if you are not there already, click the 'Projects' tab on the top. Step 2: Click 'New Folder' on the top right. Step 3: Enter a name, and then click 'Add'. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/newfolder.png New folder button in PebbleGo Create Dashboard [b]Organizing your projects into folders[/b] Step 1: Under the 'Projects' tab, click on the little boxes in the top left corner of the projects you'd like to move into a folder. Step 2: Select the 'Move' button on the right-hand side of your screen. Choose the name of the folder you'd like to move your project(s) into. Step 3: Select The 'Move' button from the drop-down menu. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/organizing.png Move a project into a folder from the PebbleGo Create Dashboard + How do I rename a folder? Step 1: Click the 3 dots on the top right of the folder. Step 2: Click 'Rename'. Step 3: Enter a new name and click 'Save'. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/renamefolder.png Rename a folder from the PebbleGo Create Dashboard + How do I delete a project? [b]Deleting a Single Project[/b] Step 1: Click the 3 dots on the top right of a project. Step 2: Click ‘Delete.’ Step 3: Confirm delete by clicking ‘Yes.’ @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/deleteproject.png Delete a project from the PebbleGo Create Dashboard [b]Deleting multiple projects[/b] Step 1: Click the checkbox on the projects you wish to delete. Step 2: Click ‘Delete’ on the top right of the page. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/deleteprojects.png Delete multiple projects from the PebbleGo Create Dashboard Step 3: Confirm delete by clicking ‘Yes.’ NOTE: Once deleted, the action cannot be undone. + How do I delete a folder? [b]Deleting a Single Folder[/b] Step 1: Click the 3 dots on the top right of the folder. Step 2: Click ‘Delete’ Step 3: Confirm delete by clicking ‘Yes.’ @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/deletefolder.png Delete a folder from the PebbleGo Create Dashboard [b]Deleting Multiple Folders[/b] Step 1: Click the checkbox next to the folder(s) you wish to delete. Step 2: Click ‘Delete’ on the top right of your Dashboard. Step 3: Confirm delete by clicking ‘Yes.’ @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/deletefolders.png Delete multiple folders from the PebbleGo Create Dashboard NOTE: Projects within a folder will be deleted when the folder is deleted. If you wish to keep the Projects, but delete the folder, move the Projects out of the folder or into another folder, and then delete the folder. + How do I duplicate a project? Step 1: Click the 3 dots on the top right of the project. Step 2: Click ‘Duplicate.’ Your new duplicate project will appear at the top of your ‘My Projects' tab in your Dashboard. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/duplicateproject.png Duplicate a project from the PebbleGo Create Dashboard + How do I copy projects? When a project is copyable, you can copy it, and then edit it to make it your own. Teachers can share templates to students, who can then copy the project, and edit it to complete the template. Or, teachers can share with colleagues, who can make their own copy to use or build upon as they like. To copy a project, click the ‘Copy’ button in the top right corner of a project. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/copybutton.png Copy button in a project preview view If you do not see a copy button, the owner may not have made the project copyable. To make a project copyable, click on the 'Share' button on the upper right. Then click to toggle 'Copyable' to 'On'. + Making your project copyable (as a Template) When you enable copying on your project, you can share it with others, and they can make a copy, and edit it to make it their own. You can make copyable templates to send to your students or colleagues, or just share your creations with others and have them build on your work! Click on the 'Share' button on the upper right. Then click to toggle 'Copyable' to 'On'. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/share.png Share button in a project preview view @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/copyable.png Share settings in a project in PebbleGo Create Once another user views your project, they'll be able to copy it by clicking the ‘Copy’ button in the top right corner. [/accordion] <div id="pgcht-sharing-projects"></div> @title Sharing Projects [accordion] + How do I share my project to a Project Board? There are 2 options for you to share a project to a Project Board! The first option describes how to add projects to your board directly from the board. The second option shares how to add projects to a board right from a project. [b]Option 1: Selecting Projects or Pasting Project URL's to a Board[/b] Step 1a: If prompted to do so, log in to your account. Select Boards from your Create Dashboard. Select the Board you want to add to, then click the Add (+) icon. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/board.png Add projects to a Board in PebbleGo Create Step 2a: Enter the project URL (NOTE: Make sure it's NOT private) @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/boardurl.png Add projects to a Board in PebbleGo Create Step 3a: Then, click ‘Add this Project’ Your project will then be added to the board! NOTE: If the creator of the board has enabled ‘Require Approval,’ then your project will be under review and hidden until it's approved by the creator of the board. Step 1b: If prompted to do so, log in to your account. Then click the + icon Step 2b: Click ‘Choose a Project’ @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/chooseproject.png Add projects to a Board in PebbleGo Create Step 3b: Then, select up to 5 projects you'd like to add from your account. Once you've selected your projects, press Submit. All projects will then be added to your board! [b]Option 2: Share a Project to a Board directly using a Board Code[/b] Every project board has a code located on the top right of it. Take the code for the board you'd like to share to. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/shareboard.png Board Share Code in PebbleGo Create Then, open the project you'd like to share to that board. Click ‘Share’ and then click ‘Share to Boards’. Here, you'll be able to paste the code of the board you'd like to share that project to! @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/sharetoboard.png Share Project to a Board via Code in PebbleGo Create Once you have entered the code, click, ‘Share.’ + How do I share a project with specific Create users? You can specify exactly who will receive & view your project, whether they are students in your class, or other users! NOTE: The projects you share with them will appear in their 'Shared with Me' tab for easy access. Step 1: Click the 'Share' button on the top right of your project, then select 'Share with Create Users'. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/sharewithuser.png Share Project to a user in PebbleGo Create Step 2: If you want to share with students in your class, click the 'From Your Classes' option. If you want to share with other users, click 'Other Create Users'. [b]Sharing with Specific Students From Your Class[/b] After clicking on 'From your Classes', select the class and the students that you'd like to share to, and click 'Share'. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/selectstudents.png Share Project to a user in PebbleGo Create [b]Sharing with Other Create Users[/b] After selecting 'Other Create Users', type each recipient's username or email address, then click the '+' sign to add them to your list. After adding all of the recipients, click 'Share'. Your students or recipients can now click on the 'Shared with Me' tab on their Dashboard to easily find the project you have shared! + How do I share by QR Code? Automatically generate a QR Code for your project to make sharing easier than ever! Create interactive flyers, posters, handouts, and more, and include a QR code. Then, print them out, and scan the QR code with a smart device to be taken to the live project! Step 1: Click on the ‘QR Code’ button on the toolbar on the right side of the creation canvas. A QR code will be automatically generated and added to your creation canvas. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/qrcode.png Share Project via QR code in PebbleGo Create Step 2: Once added to your creation canvas, drag and drop the QR code to move it, and resize it using the red dots around the edge. Now, you can print out your project, and have others scan the QR code with a smart device, and view it live! A few ideas for sharing your project by its QR Code: * Station Rotation Set-Up - Create a project you want your students to view or interact with. Include a QR code on the first page, print out that page, and stick it to the table or desk for that station. When students come to that station, they can scan the code, and be taken to the project! * Interactive artwork - Encourage students to create interactive artwork and include a QR code. Print them out, and hang them up around the classroom or in the hallways. Parents, teachers, and other students can then scan the codes to interact with the animated projects. * Student Book Reviews - Have students create a book review, and include just the QR code on the first page. Print out the first page, and post the QR code around the classroom/library, or even on book covers! Other students can scan the QR Code to see the full book review. * Create a Presentation for Training with colleagues - Create a project with uploaded lesson plans and other documents/materials/flyers. Include the QR code on the first page, and show it on your projection screen. Participants can view the project and included materials on the other pages - without needing to print any hardcopy! + How do I set sharing permissions? Set permissions for any project by clicking the ‘Share’ button in the top right of your project, and clicking 'Settings.' @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/sharesettings.png Share Settings in Project in PebbleGo Create [b]Choose Privacy Level:[/b] Click the drop down menu to choose who can view the project. * "Anyone" means anyone in your district who is signed into Create can view it. * "Anyone with the link" means anyone can view the project if they have the link to it. * "Specific Create Users" means only specific Create users can view the projects you've shared. * "Only Me" means only you are able to view the project. [b]Allow Comments:[/b] Toggle On to allow Create users to comment on your projects when you share with them, or toggle Off to disable commenting. [b]Allow Copying:[/b] Toggle On to allow others to make their own copy of your project when you share with them, or toggle Off to disable copying. + How can I share my Project Boards? There are many ways to share your Project Board, whether you're: * Sharing by Link * Sharing by Email * Sharing to Students as a Teacher * Share to Teachers as a Student * Sharing to Social Media * Sharing via QR Code * Or just Setting your Sharing Permissions To Share in any way, simply click the 'Share' button at the top right-hand corner, while logged into PebbleGo Create and viewing a Project Board. + How to view comments on my Project On the top of your project, you will find the blue comments icon. If there are comments, you will see the number of comments next to the icon. Click on the comments icon to view the comments and replies. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/viewcomments.png View comments on your project in PebbleGo Create + How to add and reply to comments Adding comments to projects and replying to other people's comments is a great way to get involved in a conversation. Using these features, students can easily interact with teachers or with one another. NOTE: Projects need to be commentable for others to add comments or replies. Here is how you can enable comments: Click the ‘Share’ button at the top right of your canvas. Under settings, enable comments by toggling 'Commentable' to 'On'. [b]How to Add Comments on a project[/b] Step 1: Click on the Comments icon on top of the project. Note that if the project was not set as commentable by the owner, you will not see the Comments icon. Step 2: After typing your comment, click on 'Add Comment'. [b]How to View Comments & Leave Replies[/b] Step 1: In preview mode, click on the Comments icon to view all the comments and replies. Step 2:Click on 'Reply' under the comment you wish to reply to. Step 3: Type your reply, then click on the send button. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/help-center/create/replycomments.png Leave comments on a project in PebbleGo Create [b]How to View New Comments & Replies Using Refresh:[/b] When multiple users are interacting on the same project at the same time, it could be useful to refresh the list of comments to view the latest ones. Simply click on the refresh button on the top right of the comments panel to see the latest comments and replies! [/accordion] Find how-to's for PebbleGo Create's teacher tools [url=/resources/help-center/educator-support/create-help-educators.html]here.[/url]