For optimal video delivery, we recommend the newer native video uploading format, which is hosted by PlusPlus, over using URL based videos (previously known as embedded video), our legacy option. We have a complete guide PlusPlus 101: Getting started with videos with numerous file types supported:
*.ogm;*.wmv;*.mpg;*.webm;*.ogv;*.mov;*.asx;*.mpeg;*.mp4;*.m4v;*.avi;*.opus;*.flac;*.webm;*.weba;*.wav;*.ogg;*.m4a;*.mp3;*.oga;*.mid;*.amr;*.aiff;*.wma;*.au;*.aac
How to link to URL based videos (legacy)
Here are the steps for getting started with Adding URL videos on PlusPlus.
Make sure video content is enabled for your instance of PlusPlus.
For more details, see How to enable self-paced content types, or, as an Admin, please reach out to support to assist in video feature enablement.Browse to the video content creation page and fill out the required forms for Publishing:
From the Content Menu, Click the + New button and scroll down to the create Video option.
On the Creating Video page, click the Add Video button
Select Add Video URL
Note that you can also add legacy video format here
Paste your video link and a preview will display
More detail on pasting a supported video URL link into the Video URL field:
Copying the video URL address and paste it into the Video URL field.
The video preview image appears, along with the video Duration - this make take some time for longer videos.Add other video information as needed, including a video description, a cover image, and categories and tags to make it more discoverable.
See this Completing additional information section for more details you can add and engage with the video.Click the Publish button located at the top right of the video creation page.
The video is added to your Catalog so team members can discover and watch it.
From here you can assign the video or integrate it into a track.
Supported URL Video Sources
PlusPlus offers effortless integration with a range of popular video sources, seamlessly tracking video completion for certain platforms. However, technical constraints on the Google and Microsoft side currently prevent this feature from being feasible for other video formats, such as Google Drive & SharePoint.
Popular supported legacy URL video formats with auto complete support:
YouTube
SoundCloud
Facebook
Vimeo
Twich
Streamable
Wistia
DailyMotion
Mixcloud
Vidyard
HTML5-compatible video streams, including H.264-encoded MP4, VP8/VP9/AV1-encoded WebM, Theora-encoded OGV, MP3 audio, HLS (m3u8) defined HTTP live streaming playlist, and DASH (mpd) defined adaptive media.
At PlusPlus, we recognize that enterprise security measures may present challenges and limitations in fully offering certain features. This includes scenarios where not all video formats support auto-completion tracking.
Formats with no auto completion support, but you can still connect to the platform with a some effort, or please reach out to PlusPlus support for assistance:
Google Drive
Microsoft SharePoint
Loom
Panopto
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Expand Your Video Sources
In addition to supported sources, PlusPlus offers the flexibility to add limited supported custom URL video sources from proprietary platforms. This allows you to harness the power of your unique video content within the PlusPlus ecosystem.
Learn more about adding custom video sources in our guide.
While creating a legacy video, please see the Lean more link for additional information with How to link Videos -> View
Adding Videos to PlusPlus Articles
It's worth mentioning that in PlusPlus Articles also enable you to add videos directly into your content. While videos in in Articles cannot be individually tracked for auto-completion or assigned to specific individuals or tracks, they provide an additional avenue for sharing video content within the platform.
Assignment completion update
Note for videos which we don't have progress data on, the progress column shows "N/A" instead of "0%". There is now a new "Completed On" column which shows the date the item was completed - previously for a video with no interactions you can see it is marked complete but not were unable to see when it was marked complete.
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