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Import files

Import files with Magic Box. This feature lets you display your existing content in many common file types, such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and PDF, on the myViewBoard canvas.

Import content by pressing Magic Box in the main toolbar and then the import file icon in the Magic Box pop-up.

Then, you can browse through local storage or your cloud storage accounts (such as OneDrive or Google Drive).

Import content

Import your existing content into your session. Review how to add supported files to your myViewBoard for Windows, Android, or iOS session below.

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ACCESSING CLOUD STORAGE WITHIN myViewBoard

To access your cloud storage drives, you must be signed in with your myViewBoard account. Also, make sure 3rd party cloud services have been enabled inside myViewBoard. Learn more about cloud integration.

Access cloud or local files

Windows

In the main toolbar, press.
In the Magic Box window, press .
To access local storage, press .
To access cloud storage, press the storage icons that appear after :
- Google Drive
- OneDrive and OneDrive for Business¹
- Dropbox
- Box
- Nextcloud Files
To filter the type of files displayed in the Magic Box pop-up window, select one of the options from the File Types drop-down.
To import a file onto the canvas,
- Double press the file.
- Press and drag the file onto the canvas.

¹Only available for entity accounts.

File view

Use the following icons on the Magic Box pop-up window toolbar to manage the file view:

	Refresh the folder contents. If new files have been added while this window is open, press this button to force-reload a folder.
	Toggle to list view from grid view. Useful when your files have long file names. This view also displays date modified and file size information. Press column headers to sort.
	Toggle to grid view from list view. Files are displayed as large icons.
	This function is only available when accessing cloud storage. Displays a search box. Input keywords, and then press enter to search all folders accessible in the cloud account.

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Android

In the main toolbar, press .
To access local storage, press .
To access cloud storage, press the storage icons that appear after :
- Google Drive
- OneDrive and OneDrive for Business¹
- Dropbox
- Box
- Nextcloud Files
To filter the type of files displayed in the Magic Box pop-up window, select one of the file type options:
- All file types
- Only digital whiteboard file types
- Only video file types
- Only audio file types
- Only image file types
Double press to import a file onto the canvas.

¹Only available for entity accounts.

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iOS

In the main toolbar, press .
To access local storage, press .
To access cloud storage, press the storage icons that appear after :
- Google Drive
- OneDrive and OneDrive for Business¹
- Dropbox
- Box
- Nextcloud Files
To filter the type of files displayed in the Magic Box pop-up window, select one of the file type options:
- All file types
- Only video file types
- Only audio file types
- Only image file types
To import a file onto the canvas,
- Double press the file.
- Press and drag the file onto the canvas.

¹Only available for entity accounts.

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Supported file formats

With the Import Files feature, have the option to import many common file types. View the full list of supported file formats.

Importing document file types

Learn how to open the supported file types available for your myViewBoard version and its behavior inside the canvas.

Document and presentation files

For files with multiple pages, myViewBoard creates a new canvas page for each page in the file. To verify all pages were imported correctly, in the floating toolbar, select or use to navigate each page.

Switch between tabs to learn how to import files in your myViewBoard version:

Windows

Access cloud or local files.
After filtering for the file type you want, double press or drag and drop onto the canvas.
myViewBoard will display two import options. Select one:
- Import as Object: Each page is imported as an object (image) and placed in the middle of the canvas so the user can manipulate the objects.
- Import as Background: Sets the file as a background that fills up the whole canvas.
To import onto the canvas, select Import Landscape or Import Portrait (if applicable).
- If the file was imported as Object, the objects will be locked and cannot be moved. When the object is selected, press to unlock the image and make the Adorning Menu accessible.
- If the file was imported as a Background, users will not be able to interact with it but can zoom in/out with Infinite Canvas.

Example of importing a file as an editable object in the Windows version of myViewBoard.

Example of importing a file as a background in the Windows version of myViewBoard.

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Android & iOS

Access cloud or local files.
After filtering the file type you want, double press the file.
myViewBoard will display two import options. Select one:
- Import as Object: Each page is imported as an object (image) and placed in the middle of the canvas so the user can manipulate the objects.
- Import as Background: Sets the file as a background that fills up the whole canvas.
To import onto the canvas, select Import Landscape or Import Portrait (if applicable).
- If the file was imported as Object, the objects will be locked and cannot be moved. When the object is selected, press to unlock the image and make the Adorning Menu accessible.
- If the file was imported as a Background, users will not be able to interact with it but can zoom in/out with Infinite Canvas.
Use the Next and Previous icons to cycle through each canvas page.

Example of importing a file in the Android version of myViewBoard.

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TXT FILE TYPE

Imported text files are placed in text boxes. Double press the text to edit the content.

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PAGE LIMIT FOR NON-SIGNED IN USERS

For users who are not signed in to myViewBoard, the maximum number of pages allowed is 5. However, by signing in with your myViewBoard account, enjoy unlimited pages when importing content. Learn more about signing in to myViewBoard.

Import PPTX files with editable objects

PPTX files can be imported in myViewBoard, and additionally, the work started in PowerPoint or Google Slides can be continued in myViewBoard. Continue editing objects previously created and present this lesson material using myViewBoard.

The steps to import a PPTX file are the same as outlined above for document files.

To learn more about PPTX importing and other important details like known limitations, view the PowerPoint file import article.

Image, video and audio files

Access cloud or local files.
After filtering the file type you want, double press or drag and drop it onto the canvas.
To start playback, press the play button in the media toolbar.
To edit the file type in the canvas, select it to access its Adorning Menu.

Example of media file importing into myViewBoard.

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