About
Learn how to active the Kaltura Interactive Video Paths feature in Kaltura Video Portal aka MediaSpace and LMS applications (KMS/KAF).
The Raptmedia module is used to configure the Kaltura Interactive Video Paths Feature.
In this guide you will learn how to;
- Configure the Kaltura Interactive Video Paths (Raptmedia) Module.
- Set up the roles/permissions that are allowed to create interactive videos. See Provisioning Users.
- Set up the playerId.
- Verify that you have Activated the Kaltura Interactive Videos Paths Feature.
Setup
- Log in to the application Configuration Management window <Base_URL>/admin (e.g. https://videos.mediaspace.kaltura.com/admin)
- Scroll down and select the Raptmedia module in the Modules/Custom/core section.
The Raptmedia Administration page is displayed. - In the Enabled field, select Yes to enable the Raptmedia module.
- Select or enter values for the relevant fields and click Save.
| Field | Description |
| enable | Enable the Raptmedia module. |
| host | Readonly. Always set to app.raptmedia.com. |
| accountId | Keep empty |
| newComposer | Enable to use the new Kaltura-only composer. |
| allowedRole | Who can create Interactive Videos? If a role is selected, any higher role will also be able to create Interactive Videos. |
| playerId | KMS/KAF will automatically set the id of the player that will be used to play Interactive Video Path media. |
If Module Status reads 'Please set Rapt Media account ID", navigate to the newComposer field and set it to Yes.
Once newComposer field is set to Yes, Module Status displays 'All Good'.
Authoring seats
The maximum number of authors allowed to use the Kaltura Interactive Video Paths Media plug-in is determined by the number of seats sold and provisioned on the Kaltura Interactive Video Paths Media platform, whether users are allocated by role or on a user-by-user basis.
Provisioning users
To set permissions (allowed roles)
- In the allowedRole field, select a user role that will have permissions to create Interactive Videos.
- Only roles that are available on your KMS/KAF instance may be added. You can use the auto-complete function (from 3rd letter and on).
- In the allowedRole field, select Specific Users from the drop down menu.
- Click Add allowedUsers and then click Select Users/Groups.
- Enter the User ID or user name and click Submit.
The specified users will have access to Kaltura Interactive Video Paths Media in Kaltura MediaSpace™ or your KAF application.
Logging In
For provisioned users, logging in to Kaltura MediaSpace™ or KAF applications provides access to the Kaltura Interactive Video Paths Media editor. No additional logins or credentials are required.
Verify your activation
To verify that selected users can create/edit interactive videos
- Login to KMS or your KAF application.
Interactive Videos should be displayed in the User Login drop-down menu.
