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Multimedia Manager
The Multimedia Manager is where you will add internal and external links, video clips, audio clips, pop up images, complete the eCommerce set up and more. It is how you make your PDF come to life and become interactive.
Tools
- Use the move tool if you do not want to create a new object but to move existing ones only
- Use the move tool if you do not want to create a new object but to move existing ones only
Linking Tool
Use your mouse to click on the link icon. Position your mouse over the object you want to hyperlink. You can choose if you want to use a Rectangle, Polygon (Shaping), or Icons.
Polygon Linking tool allows you to outline and highlight complex product shapes
within your digital content to better capture your audience's attention.
To use the polygon linking tool, point, click, and drag your mouse around the desired shape to outline it.
Once it is outlined, you can make the highlight layer more opaque, or less, or change its color:
You can "Undo" a line with the polygon tool, if you make a mistake.
To do this, simply right-click on the last polygon line made to undo that specific line.
See a sample below of completed polygon linking:
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Video Tool
Use this tool to upload videos from your computer or add links from Youtube. Click on the icon, either upload your file from your computer or add the Youtube link you would like to use and click Import.
You will see the video display on the page, you can move this display and shrink or expand the size, depending on how you need to utilize the clip on the page.
Audio Tool
Use this tool to upload audio clips from your computer. Click on the icon, upload the file from your computer and click Import.
You will see the bar below, which can be adjusted and moved, like the video clips, to where you would like them to be on the page.
Images Tool
Use this tool to add images to your edition. Click on the Image icon, upload the file from your computer or choose from stock images/GIFs the click Import.
As with the video and audio clips, you can move the image pop up on the page and position it where you would like it.
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This tool works similarly to the linking tool, except it is to link eCommerce items if you have that package with us.
Contact your Customer Success Manager for more information.
Advanced Tools
When you click on the gear icon, you will see several other options that will help you to utilize the admin platform in useful ways so that can save time in the linking process.
Advanced Links Recognition:
This tool automates the linking process for you so that you do not have to manually link your entire edition. Especially if you have a large catalog, this tool can be run quickly and grabs links in seconds
Copy Links
Need to apply the same links from one edition to another? The Copy Links tool makes it easy to transfer all your existing links—no need to recreate them manually. It’s a great time-saver, especially when working with updated or recurring versions of your catalog
Import Links from File
DCatalog’s “Import Links from File” feature automates the process of linking SKUs to their corresponding product pages using a CSV file. It’s a powerful time-saver that streamlines large-scale linking tasks and eliminates hours of manual work.
Product Recognition
Automatically detects and links products within your catalog, making it perfect for large eCommerce projects with extensive product lists. By defining parameters such as “Search For”, “Product Target URL”, and page range, the system intelligently scans your catalog and creates product links that include a Product ID—not just a URL. This allows you to power advanced features like Order Forms and shoppable catalogs, saving you hours of manual linking and ensuring every item is connected accurately.
Import Products from File
The Import Products from File tool allows you to upload a CSV file containing your product data directly into your catalog, making it easy to add or update multiple products at once. Unlike the "Import Links from File" feature, this tool is more used to update products within your Order Form technology, applying changes only to the specific edition you’re working on. For more details check this article.
Delete Links
Need a clean slate? The Auto Delete tool allows you to remove content in bulk—so you can start fresh without manually deleting each item. This feature includes filtering options, giving you full control over what and where you delete.
Clear all custom link style (Use with Caution)
Using this option will remove all custom link styles you’ve applied — including color, opacity, borders, and underline settings. If you ever need to clear out all customized link styles you’ve previously edited, you can use this option to reset everything back to the default style. Once reset, you can start styling your links from scratch and apply a new, consistent design across your catalog.
Video Tutorial
View a walkthrough of how to navigate the multimedia manager in video form.
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