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Chrome Browser Extension

Erynn Baird Updated by Erynn Baird

The Opal browser extension enables you to capture content from anywhere on the web and bring it into Opal. This gives you full freedom to create content your way. Whether you're working on an email, webpage, blog, or something else, you can represent it in Opal without ever leaving your creative space. Simply follow the steps below to get started.

Install the Extension

Before you begin, first install the extension from the Chrome web store.

Installation

  1. Navigate to the Chrome web store.
  2. Click the "Add to Chrome" button.
  3. Pin it to your browser's toolbar.
  4. Enter your Opal's URL (e.g. "https://yourcompany.ouropal.com")
  5. Login to Opal using your email and password.

Get Work into Opal

  1. When on the page you want to send into Opal, open the browser extension.
  2. Select what to send to Opal.
    1. Choose "Image" to send an image of current page.
      1. Specify how much screen to capture by selecting from one of the following options: "Visible Part", "Full Page", or "Specific Area".
    2. Choose "Video" to capture a screen recording of current page.
      1. Optionally, enable your microphone and select its input source.
      2. Click "Start Recording" to begin.
      3. When you are done, click the extension icon in your browser toolbar. You can choose to pause, delete, or stop and save the recording.
    3. Choose "URL" to generate a URL preview of current page.
  3. Next, select where the content will live in Opal. You can send it to a Board, or place it on the Calendar.
    1. Add to Board
      1. Set the "Name" field.
      2. Select the "Board" where the content should live.
      3. Optionally, select the following:
        1. Select or create the "Moment" where the content should live.
        2. Select the appropriate "Channel".
        3. Select the "Story" where the content should live.
        4. Select a new date from the "Scheduled Date" picker.
    2. Add to Calendar
      1. Set the "Name" field.
      2. Optionally, select the following:
        1. Select the "Story" where the content should live.
        2. Select or create the "Moment" where the content should live.
        3. Select the appropriate "Channel".
        4. Select a new date from the "Scheduled Date" picker.
  4. Finally, create your content and view it in Opal.
    1. Click "Create" to send it to Opal.
    2. Once created, select "Click to View" to see it in Opal.
Note: If adding content to an existing moment, the current moment date will be auto-filled and cannot be changed in the extension.

Additional Information

What browsers does the extension work in?

Currently, this extension is only available in Google Chrome.

Do you have to have a special permission to use the extension?

The extension only works for standard or admin role types.

Will I be able to see all stories and moments in my workspace?

The extension only includes stories and moments created in the previous or upcoming 100 days, in any selected workspace.

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