Launch Interface Properties
Applicable Product:
PeopleFluent Learning
Applicable Release:
All Versions
Summary:
This page describes the properties for the default set of launch interfaces in the LMS.
Resource
This is the recommended Launch Interface setting for most courses, including SCORM and AICC courses. It is the default setting for courses imported using any of the Import Content Package, Import AICC Course Structure or Import Resource wizards.
The launch interface supports any of the following content types, provided the Run-time Environment is configured appropriately:
- Generic web content that does not support a specific communication or tracking mechanism such as AICC HACP or the SCORM JavaScript API.
- Courses that use the SCORM 1.2 or SCORM 2004 communication and tracking mechanism (the JavaScript API).
- Courses that use either of the AICC communication and tracking mechanisms, that is, the HTTP AICC CMI Protocol (HACP) or the JavaScript API.
- Courses created from exams.
Table: Resource Launch Properties
| Property | Description |
| Attempts Allowed | Select the number of attempts a learner can have to achieve a passing score and complete the course. You can select 1 to 10, or unlimited attempts. For a given learner's enrollment, the number of attempts allowed will be number set at time of enrollment. This number can be reset for the learner upon publishing new revisions or by explicitly granting additional attempts. The number of attempts taken and the number allowed are shown in Current Learning Modules and the Knowledge Center. |
| Course Scoring Method | If the learner is allowed more than one attempt to complete the course with a passing score, select the course scoring method. You can select their highest, average, first or last score. The scoring method applies only to courses, not to exams. It is captured for a transcript during enrollment and may only be reset upon publishing new revisions. While the resulting score will be displayed on a transcript, it will not affect the overall status of the transcript. |
| Course should be completed | Select whether the learner's transcript status for the course is updated to Completed automatically when the learner completes the course with a passing score, or whether the learner must manually mark the course as completed. Allowing the learner to mark the course as completed means they can try to improve on a previously successful attempt. The course completion method will be captured for a transcript during enrollment and may only be reset upon publishing new revisions. |
| Run-Time Environment | Select the run-time environment to specify how the LMS communicates with the resource. |
| Web Address or Embedded Content | Enter the URL of the course launch page. It can be relative or absolute path, and can contain parameters. Alternatively, click Select to open the Repository Manager, where you can select a file. |
| Exam ID | If the resource is an exam, click the browse icon to select the exam. This option is enabled only when the Run-Time Environment is set to This resource is an exam created using the exam editor. |
| Optional Properties | Enter or select the optional properties supported by the resource. |
| Download | Check or select the options to enable mobile devices to download the resource. |
Rustici Engine
You can migrate courses that use the native LMS SCORM engine to Rustici Engine. Only to SCORM, AICC and xAPI courses imported via the Import Content Package page can be migrated. It is not possible to migrate courses from Rustici Engine back to the native LMS SCORM engine.
For more information about importing and migrating courses and revisions to Rustici Engine, see <insert About Rustici Engine link>.
Adobe Connect
Adobe Connect is a web conferencing and real-time collaboration software. You can use Adobe Connect for virtual classroom based courses. Your organization must have an Adobe Connect account, set up (see Configure a Virtual Classroom Acount). The LMS supports Adobe Connect Learning (Live Virtual Classrooms) and Adobe Connect Meetings Licenses.
Table: Adobe Connect Launch Properties
| Property | Description |
| Adobe Account | Select the Adobe Connect account for the virtual classroom module. |
| Password | Enter the password for the Adobe Connect account. |
| Launch URL | Enter the URL of the course launch page. It can be a relative or absolute path, and can contain parameters. |
AICC Assignable Unit
This interface is for courses that support the HTTP AICC CMI Protocol (HACP) for communication and tracking.
Table: AICC Assignable Unit Launch Properties
| Property | Description |
| Attempts Allowed | Select the number of attempts a learner can have to achieve a passing score and complete the course. You can select 1 to 10, or unlimited attempts. For a given learner's enrollment, the number of attempts allowed will be number set at the time of enrollment. This number can be reset for the learner upon publishing new revisions or by explicitly granting additional attempts. The number of attempts taken and the number allowed are shown in Current Learning Modules and the Knowledge Center. |
| Course Scoring Method | If the learner is allowed more than one attempt to complete the course with a passing score, select the course scoring method. You can select their highest, average, first or last score. The scoring method applies only to courses, no exams. It is captured for a transcript during enrollment and may only be reset upon publishing new revisions. While the resulting score will be displayed on a transcript, it will not affect the overall status of the transcript. |
| Course should be completed | Select whether the learner's transcript status for the course is updated to Completed automatically when the learner completes the course with a passing score, or whether the learner must manually mark the course as completed. Allowing the learner to mark the course as completed means they can try to improve on a previously successful attempt. The course completion method will be captured for a transcript during enrollment and may only be reset upon publishing new revisions. |
| Web Address or Embedded Content | Enter the URL of the course launch page. It can be a relative or absolute path, and can contain parameters. |
| Core Vendor and Optional Data | These properties are for optional AICC data sent to the course in response to a GetParam request. Only set these options if you have a specific need for your course. |
Email Launcher
This interface sends an email to the learner, which contains the information they need to launch the course.
Table: Email Launcher Properties
| Property | Description |
| E-mail Message Name | Select the email template to use for the email. |
| subject/message read only for learner | Check this box to ensure the email subject and message content are read-only for the learner. |
Generic Web Launch
This is a legacy interface for courses that do not support a specific communication/tracking mechanism.
Table: Generic Web Launch Properties
| Property | Description |
| Allow direct launch | Check this box to enable learners to launch the course directly from the catalog Course Details. This bypasses enrollment processing and does not update the learner's transcript. |
| Web Address or Embedded Content | Enter the URL of the launch page when the participant starts this learning module. Valid HTTP(S) addresses can include parameters (for example: nd/fresco/courses/page1.html?UID=userabc). |
getAbstract Proxied Authentication
This is used to create an Online Module that provides direct access to the getAbstract service for business book summaries. In order to use this launch interface, your organization must have an account with getAbstract.
Table: getAbstract Proxied Authentication Launcher Properties
| Property | Description |
| "U"Value | Enter the value provided by getAbstract for your account. |
Global English
This interface is used to create an online course that provides direct access to the GlobalEnglish service for online English instruction. In order to use this launch interface, your organization must have an account with GlobalEnglish.
Table: GlobalEnglish Launcher Properties
| Property | Description |
| Keycode | Enter the value provided by GlobalEnglish for your account. |
NETg Cookied-based Training
This legacy interface NETg courses that support NETg's proprietary cookie-based tracking mechanism.
Table: NETg Cookie-based Tracking Launcher Properties
| Property | Description |
| Web Address or Embedded Content | Enter the URL of the course launch page. It can be a relative or absolute path, and can contain parameters. Alternatively, click Select to open the Repository Manager, where you can select a file. |
| Passing score by URL parameters? | Select whether to pass the score in the URL parameters. Usually this is set to No for NETg courses. |
| Location of the script file | Select whether the location of the script file is the same as the starting page (applicable to version 1 an SimBuilder 01) or a level up from the starting page (applicable to SkillBuilder and SkillBuiler DX). |
NETg Learning Proxied Authentication
This interface is used to create an Online Module that provides direct access to O'Reilly Safari Books Online e-reference library. To use this, your organization must have an account with Safari Books Online.
Table: NETg Learning Proxied Authentication Launcher Properties
| Property | Description |
| Public Key | Enter the public key provided by O'Reilly. |
| Private Key | Enter the private key provided by O'Reilly. |
| Destination | Select the Safari Books destination from the drop-down list. |
Safari MD5 Login Authentication
This interface is used to create an Online Module that provides direct access to O'Reilly Safari Books. To use this, your organization must have an account with Safari Books Online. Enter or select the properties based on consultation with Safari bookstore.
Skillsoft Net Download
The Skillsoft Net Download interface is used for Skillsoft courses and allows learners to download the courses and play them offline using the Skillsoft Course Manager (SCM) desktop application.
Table: Skillsoft Net Download Launcher Properties
| Property | Description |
| Web Address | Enter the URL for the folder where your Skillsoft courses are installed. The Address is used by the Skillsoft Course Manager to locate the Skillsoft courses on the web server, so it can launch them. This can be a relative or absolute URL, up to the player folder in your Skillsoft install path. |
| Course Type | Select the course type. |
Time Tracking HTML
This interface is used for courses that do not support a specific communication or tracking mechanism, where you need the LMS to record the time that the learner spent viewing the course. The LMS displays a timer that gives the learner immediate feedback on how long they have spent in the course.