You’ve organized your collection. Now you’re ready to share engaging content created with your objects. That’s exactly what Modules are for.
What are Modules? They are customizable, embeddable, and password-protectable digital features that highlight objects.
With a Level 01 Base, you can create Modules, but you can't publish them. To publish Modules, start a Base Subscription. Learn more about publishing in Sharing a Module.
If you are a Base Member of a Base, the Base Owner will first need to grant Modules permissions (the ability to create, edit, delete, and publish Modules) in the Base's Settings.
must grant a Base Member permission to publish Modules in Settings.
When the Base Owner of a Base adds Base Members, they can allow access to Modules in Settings. Specific Module permissions can be toggled on for Base Members.
Please Note: Module access (the ability to create, edit, delete, and publish Modules) is toggled off by default.
(the ability to create, edit, delete, and publish Modules)
Module Types
There are several types of Modules. Depending on the number of objects you select, you'll have different options:
- For one object, you can create a Featured Object Module, a Slideshow Module, or a Data Points Module
- For two objects, you can create a Comparison Module, a Slideshow Module, an Objects Viewer Module, or a Timeline Module.
- For more than two objects, you can create a Slideshow Module, an Objects Viewer Module, or a Timeline Module.
To create a Module, select one or more objects from the Objects page. You can also add a single object from that object's page. In the Action menu, select Add to Module.
This allows you to create a new Module or add to an existing Module.
Featured Object Module
The Featured Object Module is the perfect way to highlight a single object. You can include multiple images, audio, and video files, which will display as a slideshow.
Featured Object is ideal for:
- Sharing a new acquisition or donation
- Presenting a key exhibition object
- Featuring an object of the day, week, or month
- Telling the story of a work's discovery, provenance, conservation, etc.
- Creating a digital object label
- Showcasing your latest work
Slideshow Module
With the Slideshow Module, add up to 100 objects. It’s ideal for:
- Highlighting a thematic selection of works
- Showcasing your latest creations
- Presenting key exhibition objects
- Enhancing an in-gallery object label with an option to view additional images digitally
Objects Viewer Module
Think of this Module as a combination of the Featured Object and Slideshow Modules. It displays the Primary Image and selected information for up to 200 objects. Viewers can navigate forwards and backwards through all the objects. It's ideal for:
- An object checklist
- Sharing information across a group of objects (for example, tombstone and label text)
- An artist's portfolio
Comparison Module
Select two images for a sliding comparison. This type is ideal for comparing:
- Two states or two impressions of a print
- A preparatory sketch and a painting
- An x-radiograph and a painting
Data Points Module
Select a single object to add points and information to guide the viewer through a single image. This Module is ideal for pointing out and explaining details and encouraging close looking.
Timeline Module
Create a customizable timeline for up to 200 objects.
The Module Builder
In this example, we'll create a Featured Object Module for an exhibition object.
Once the Module is created, you'll be in the Module Builder. When you first create a Module, you'll take a tour to get acclimated.
Module Title
Give your Module a title. You can decide whether or not to display it later. For example, "Exhibition Highlight" or "More about the Moon." Remember to Save (lower right corner).
The Editor
In the Editor, you'll see tabs for Content and Settings.
- In Content, replace or remove the object, and select the information and media assets for display.
- In Settings, customize the look and feel.
The Viewer
This is the canvas on which you will customize the Module and arrange and style content elements.
Selecting Content
Let's select the content we want to display. Under Fields, you'll see all the information entered for this object across Blueprints (unless the field was marked Exclude from Publishing).
We'll toggle on fields for: Title, Artist, Additional Artist, Date, Medium, Credit Line, and Label Text and drag and drop these into the preferred order. Remember to Save along the way as you create your Module.
Selecting Media
In Media, choose from the available files for an object. This object has two files: the Primary Image and a video. Once more than one asset has been selected, a slideshow will be created. Drag and drop files into the preferred order.
Settings
In Settings, adjust Display, Layout, Typography, and Colors.
In this example, we increased the column spacing, decided not to show the Module title, decided to show captions, the navigation bar, and the counter, and changed the font and background color.
The Floating Editor
Now it's time to customize text elements using the Floating Editor. Here, we selected the object title, and changed the color and font size. We also toggled on the option for all caps and adjusted the bottom margin.
The Floating Editor can be moved around the Viewer or docked at left or right.
Use the Floating Editor to style text elements including captions. Here we decreased the font size for the tombstone information and caption and added space between the tombstone and descriptive text. We also changed the caption color to dark gray.
Desktop and Mobile View
Toggle between Desktop View and Mobile View to see how the responsive Module will display. This helps you adjust line height and element spacing as necessary.
Delete a Module Draft
If you decide to delete your drafted Module, select Delete from the menu and confirm your preference.
Access Your Modules
When you select Modules from the menu, you'll see all the Modules you've created. Click to view or update.
Ready to publish? Check out Sharing a Module.
We'll be adding more guides soon for creating other types of Modules.
Have questions or want a Module creation demo?