Features during a desktop meeting
How to start a demonstration of the uploaded file
In this article, you will learn how to launch and demonstrate a file uploaded to the event.
This feature is useful for convenient presentation of slides at events, allowing you to upload files, scale content, and highlight important points with a pointer.
STEP 1: Plan or start the event in your 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 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 complete.
STEP 5: Starting the demonstration
- Click on the "Presentation" icon at the bottom of the screen, then select the "Files" tab, click on the desired file, and "Start presentation".

STEP 6: Scaling 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 the event
In this article, you will learn how to enable recording at the event in the VKURSE application.
Our application offers the function of recording events. 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 meeting, providing full access to information and opportunities for deeper analysis and discussion.
Let's look at all the ways to enable recording at the event.
METHOD 1: Manual activation 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, select "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 activation 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, the 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 turn off event recording and get the file.
You can turn off event recording in two ways.
METHOD 1: Automatic turning off 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 event" button.

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

STEP 3: The event will end, the recording will stop. Automatic conversion of the recording file to MP4 format will begin.
STEP 4: After the conversion is complete, the event recording will be available at the following path: Events - Select the event you need in the feed - click on it - click on the "Files" tab - Select the necessary recording - click on the three dots next to the name - download or view the recording.
METHOD 2: Manual turning off of the recording file.
IMPORTANT
This method works for any events. Manual turning off 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 "Stop event recording."

STEP 2: After turning off 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 finish.
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 "Files" - Select the necessary recording - click on the three dots next to the name - download or view the recording.
How to enable/disable stenography at the event
In this article, you will learn how to enable stenography at events in the VKURSE application.
Our application offers the function of stenography at events, which essentially involves logging the meeting. This feature 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 at the event.
METHOD 1: Manual activation of event stenography.
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, 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 activation 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 at the event and get the file.
You can disable stenography at the event in two ways.
METHOD 1: Automatic turning off of event 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 event" button. STEP 2: In the list that appears, click on "End event."

STEP 3: The event will end, stenography will be stopped. Automatic conversion of the stenography file to a text document will begin.
STEP 4: After the conversion is complete, the stenography of the event will be available at the following path: Events - Select the event you need 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 turning off of event stenography.
IMPORTANT
This method works for any events. Manual turning off 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 turning off the stenography, the red circle next to the timer in the top left corner of the control panel will disappear, indicating that the stenography has stopped. A corresponding 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 of the event will be available at the following path: in the event, go to the file storage, click on "Files" - select the necessary recording - click on the three dots next to the name - download or view.
How to start a demonstration of the uploaded file
In this article, you will learn how to launch and demonstrate a file uploaded to the event.
This feature is useful for convenient presentation of slides at events, allowing you to upload files, scale content, and highlight important points with a pointer.
STEP 1: Plan or start the event in your 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 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 complete.
STEP 5: Starting the demonstration
- Click on the "Presentation" icon at the bottom of the screen, then select the "Files" tab, click on the desired file, and "Start presentation".

STEP 6: Scaling 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.