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How to add a file during an event
In this article, you will learn how to upload files during an event on the VKURSE platform.
In our application, you can easily add files to the storage during an event. This allows you to instantly share important content and prepared materials with colleagues and participants.
Let's see how to add files during an event.
STEP 1: On the top event control panel, find the "Files" button.

STEP 2: Click on this button - The event file storage will open, you can learn more about the "Files" function in this article.
STEP 3: Click the "Add file or folder" button (green plus) - In the pop-up list, choose "Upload file" - The operating system window will open for file selection.

IMPORTANT
For convenience, the VKURSE platform has a feature to create folders in the event storage - it is necessary for you to easily group certain files within the event.
STEP 4: Open the necessary folder where your file is located - Click on it - Click the "Open" button.

IMPORTANT
The VKURSE platform supports the "Drag and drop" function - meaning you can drag the file with the mouse cursor and drop it into the necessary file upload area.
STEP 5: Depending on the file size, you may need to wait for the conversion to finish. If the file is small, this process is instantaneous. After that, you can present this file to the participants.
How to add files when planning an event
In this article, you will learn how to add files when planning an event on the VKURSE platform.
In our application, you can easily add files to the storage during an event. This allows you to instantly share important content and prepared materials with colleagues and participants.
Let's see how to add files when planning an event.
STEP 1: In the event planning functionality, you can learn more about this feature in this article, select the "Files" tab.

STEP 2: Click on the "Upload file" button (green plus) - The operating system window will open for file selection.

STEP 3: Open the necessary folder where your file is located - Click on it - Click the "Open" button.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The VKURSE platform supports the "Drag and drop" function - meaning you can drag the file with the mouse cursor and drop it into the necessary file upload area.
STEP 4: Depending on the file size, you may need to wait for the conversion to finish. If the file is small, this process is instantaneous. After that, you can present this file to the participants. You can learn more about presenting content on the VKURSE platform in this article.
How to start the demonstration of the uploaded file
In this article, you will learn how to start and demonstrate the uploaded file during an event.
This function is necessary for convenient presentation of slides at events, allowing you to upload files, scale content, and highlight important points using a pointer.
STEP 1: Plan or start the event in the browser. You can learn more about planning and starting events in this article.
STEP 2: Accessing files
- In the top right corner, click on the "Files" button.

STEP 3: Uploading files
- In the pop-up window, "drag" or "upload" the necessary files.
- You can also add files through the "+" functionality in the top left corner of the window.
STEP 4: Wait for the conversion to finish
- Wait for the conversion of the added file to finish.
STEP 5: Starting the demonstration
- Click on the "Additional content demonstration" icon at the bottom of the screen, then select the "Files" tab, click on the desired file, and click "Start demonstration".

STEP 6: Scaling the content
- Use the "plus" and "minus" buttons to enlarge or reduce the displayed content.
STEP 7: Adjusting to screen size
- To scale the content to the screen size, use the "to screen size" button.

STEP 8: Using the pointer
- During the demonstration, you can use the "pointer" tool to highlight important points.
How to enable recording at an event
In this article, you will learn how to enable recording at an event on the VKURSE platform.
Our application offers the function of event recording. Event recording opens up new horizons for your communication and collaboration. This feature allows you to capture important moments in audio and video format, enabling participants to revisit key discussions and recordings at any convenient time. Thanks to recording, you can easily share materials with colleagues or participants who could not attend the lecture, providing full access to information and opportunities for deeper analysis and discussion.
Let's see how to enable recording at an event.
STEP 1: Go to the previously created event. You can learn more about creating different types of events in this article.
STEP 2: On the bottom control panel, find the three vertical dots. In the pop-up list, click on "Enable event recording."

STEP 3: After enabling recording, a red circle will appear next to the timer in the top left corner of the control panel, indicating that the recording is in progress.

How to disable event recording and get the file
You can disable event recording in two ways.
METHOD 1: Automatic disabling of event recording when the event ends.
IMPORTANT
This method only works for regular events. And only if the event is ended by the organizer / moderator. You can learn more about the available functionality for the organizer / moderator in this article.
STEP 1: On the bottom control panel, find the red "Leave the event" button. STEP 2: In the pop-up list, click on "End the event."

STEP 3: The event will end, the recording will stop. The recorded file will be automatically converted to an MP4
format.
STEP 4: After the conversion is complete, the event recording will be available in the following path: Events - Select the desired event in the feed - click on it - click on the "Files" tab - Select the necessary recording - click the three dots next to the name - download or view the recording.
METHOD 2: Manual disabling of event recording.
IMPORTANT
This method works for any events. Manual disabling of event recording is available only for the organizer / moderator. You can learn more about the available functionality for the organizer / moderator in this article.
STEP 1: On the bottom control panel, find the three vertical dots. In the pop-up list, click on "Disable event recording."

STEP 2: After disabling recording, the red circle next to the timer in the top left corner of the control panel will disappear, indicating that the recording has stopped. A notification will appear in the bottom left corner.

STEP 3: Wait for the recording conversion to finish.
STEP 4: After the conversion is complete, the event recording will be available in the following path: In the event, go to the file storage, click on the "Files" button - Select the necessary recording - click the three dots next to the name - download or view the recording.
How to enable/disable stenography at an event
In this article, you will learn how to enable stenography at events on the VKURSE platform.
Our application offers the function of stenography at events, which essentially is the logging of lectures. This function allows you to record important moments in a text format, providing participants with the ability to revisit key discussions at any time. Stenography simplifies the exchange of materials with colleagues and those who could not attend, providing access to important information and detailed analysis.
Let's see how to enable stenography at an event.
STEP 1: Go to the previously created event. You can learn more about creating different types of events in this article.
STEP 2: On the bottom control panel, find the three vertical dots. In the pop-up list, select "Start stenography."

STEP 3: After enabling stenography, a red circle will appear next to the timer in the top left corner of the control panel, indicating that stenography is in progress.

How to disable stenography at an event and get the file
You can disable stenography at an event in two ways.
METHOD 1: Automatic disabling of stenography when the event ends.
IMPORTANT
This method only works for regular events. And only if the event is ended by the organizer / moderator. You can learn more about the available functionality for the organizer / moderator in this article.
STEP 1: On the bottom control panel, find the red "Leave the event" button. STEP 2: In the pop-up list, click on "End the event."

STEP 3: The event will end, stenography will stop. The stenography file will be automatically converted to a text document.
STEP 4: After the conversion is complete, the stenography file will be available in the following path: Events - Select the desired event in the feed - click on it - click on the "Files" tab - select the necessary document - click the three dots next to the name - download or view.
METHOD 2: Manual disabling of stenography.
IMPORTANT
This method works for any events. Manual disabling of stenography is available only for the organizer / moderator. You can learn more about the available functionality for the organizer / moderator in this article.
STEP 1: On the bottom control panel, find the three vertical dots. In the pop-up list, click on "Disable stenography."

STEP 2: After disabling stenography, the red circle next to the timer in the top left corner of the control panel will disappear, indicating that stenography has stopped. A notification will appear in the bottom left corner.

STEP 3: Wait for the stenography conversion to finish.
STEP 4: After the conversion is complete, the stenography file will be available in the following path: In the event, go to the file storage, click on the "Files" button - select the necessary recording - click the three dots next to the name - download or view.