Selector Features on Desktop
How to add a file during an event
In this article, you will learn how to upload files during an event in the VKURSE application.
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) - The operating system window will open to select a file.

STEP 4: Open the 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 on the 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 enable recording in events
In this article, you will learn how to enable recording in events in the VKURSE application.
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 event, providing full access to information and opportunities for deeper analysis and discussion.
Let's look at all the ways to enable recording in events.
METHOD 1: Manual enabling of event recording.
STEP 1: Go to the previously created event. You can learn more about creating events of different types in this article.
STEP 2: On the bottom control panel, find the three vertical dots. In the list that appears, 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.

METHOD 2: Automatic enabling of event recording.
STEP 1: When creating an event, select the event template with the label "Automatic recording and transcript." You can learn more about creating events of different types in this article.

STEP 2: After starting the event, recording and transcript will be automatically enabled.
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 in 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 "Exit event" button.

STEP 2: In the list that appears, click on "End event."

STEP 3: The event will end, the recording will stop. The recording file will be automatically converted to an MP4
format.
STEP 4: After the conversion is complete, the event recording will be available at the following path: Event section - Select the event in the feed - click on it - click on the "Files" tab - Select the recording - click on the three dots next to the name - download or view the recording.
METHOD 2: Manual disabling of event recording.
IMPORTANT
This method works in any events. Manual disabling of event recording is only available to 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 list that appears, click on "Disable event recording."

STEP 2: After disabling the 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 corresponding notification will appear in the bottom left corner.

STEP 3: Wait for the recording conversion to complete.
STEP 4: After the conversion is complete, the event recording will be available at the following path: In the event, go to the file storage, click on the "Files" button - Select the recording - click on the three dots next to the name - download or view the recording.
How to enable/disable stenography in events
In this article, you will learn how to enable stenography in events in the VKURSE application.
Our application offers the function of stenography in events, which essentially is the logging of the selector. This function allows you to record important moments in a text format, providing participants with the opportunity 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 look at all the ways to enable stenography in events.
METHOD 1: Manual enabling of event stenography.
STEP 1: Go to the previously created event.
STEP 2: On the bottom control panel, find the three vertical dots. In the list that appears, 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.

METHOD 2: Automatic enabling of event stenography.
STEP 1: When creating an event, select the event template with the label "Automatic recording and transcript." You can learn more about creating events of different types in this article.

STEP 2: After starting the event, stenography will be automatically enabled.
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 in events and get the file.
You can disable event stenography in two ways.
METHOD 1: Automatic disabling of event stenography when the event ends.
IMPORTANT
This method only works in 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 "Exit event" button. STEP 2: In the list that appears, click on "End event."

STEP 3: The event will end, stenography will stop. The stenography file will be automatically converted to a text document format.
STEP 4: After the conversion is complete, the event stenography will be available at the following path: Event section - select the event in the feed - click on it - click on the "Files" tab - select the necessary document - click on the three dots next to the name - download or view.
METHOD 2: Manual disabling of event stenography.
IMPORTANT
This method works in any events. Manual disabling of event stenography is only available to 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 list that appears, click on "Stop 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 corresponding notification will appear in the bottom left corner.

STEP 3: Wait for the stenography conversion to complete. STEP 4: After the conversion is complete, the event stenography will be available at the following path: In the event, go to the file storage, click on the "Files" button - select the necessary recording - click on the three dots next to the name - download or view the recording.
How to start a demonstration of the uploaded file
In this article, you will learn how to start and demonstrate the uploaded file in the 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: Schedule or start the event in the browser.
STEP 2: Access to files
- In the top right corner, click on the "Files" button.

STEP 3: Uploading files
- In the opened window, "drag and drop" or "upload" the necessary files.
- You can also add files through the "+" functionality in the top left corner of the window.
STEP 4: Waiting for conversion
- Wait for the conversion of the added file to finish.
STEP 5: Starting the demonstration
- Click on the "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 content
- Use the "plus" and "minus" buttons to zoom in or out on the displayed content.
STEP 7: Adjusting to screen size
- To scale the content to 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.