I made several lessons in Rise, and each lesson has multiple blocks. Is it possible to copy a block from one lesson to another? I found I can duplicate blocks within a lesson, and I can duplicate entire lessons. I'm trying to copy one bock of a lesson into another existing lesson. Thanks.
It's wild to me that it's been 4 years since this original post, and there still isn't a convenient way to copy individual blocks from one lesson to another. Block templates are an okay workaround, but still a workaround, and not very convenient if you're not planning to reuse the block in other content. C'mon Articulate, this should be fairly easy to implement!
Have there been any updates on creating an easy copy function? It seems to be a serious lack in functionality. The option to copy content from one lesson to another in the same course is a must-have.
That's not at all what I or others are asking for. I understand that templates can be created and reused. However, what sometimes needs to happen is much simpler. Sometimes, I accidentally create information in one module/lesson and simply want to copy it to a different module/lesson within the same course. But I cannot do so. I can copy to another course entirely. I can make a template. But that's not what I need. I need a simple "Copy to another module" and/or "copy to another lesson". It seems the priority missed the mark when the "copy to another course" function was created, but there lacks a simple way to copy a section from one lesson to another within the same course.
I don't need or want everything saved as a template, that's so many steps when it could be a simple copy option that works the same as the "copy to another course" function.
I have flashcards in multiple courses. I want to combine all flashcards into one new course and randomize them. Is this possible without reentering them? I know I can copy the blocks from the other courses into the new one, but I cannot randomize them. Any help is appreciated!
Hi Julien! So sorry you can't combine flashcards from multiple courses into one course and randomize them. If we make any changes to this, we'll make sure to update this thread!
Has this been addressed yet? It would be really helpful and time-saving to just copy or move a block from one lesson to another, rather than having to create a Block template.
I would also like to add my voice to this. It's such a simple feature that should have been built around the same time the function to copy from course to course was made. Massive oversight and yet it would make creating lessons much more efficient.
Having to use block templates is such a long winded and inefficient process for what should be already available as a simple process for creators.
Which has been mentioned - but it's the additional overhead this creates.
Additionally, you cannot delete templates created by other people whom you are collaborating and sharing courses with in order to build and add content.
The reality is not everyone approaches digital asset and content creation with a neat and tidy organised structure even though it seems such an easy and trivial thing to do. They do not always uncheck the "share with my team" box, and they certainly don't always delete it immediately after they've done it because they're now working on the next bit and deleting this template block slips by the wayside and is forgotten about. Or perhaps they want to hold onto it for a little longer just in case, and so it remains, clogging up the list of template blocks.
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Can you copy a block from a lesson in one Rise course to a lesson in another Rise course?
You sure can, Cynthia! Just save the block as a block template. Then, open the other Rise course and insert the block template!
I had the same question and this was so helpful. Thank you :)
Worked like a dream! Thanks!
Whouw, this is verry helpfull! thanks
It's wild to me that it's been 4 years since this original post, and there still isn't a convenient way to copy individual blocks from one lesson to another. Block templates are an okay workaround, but still a workaround, and not very convenient if you're not planning to reuse the block in other content. C'mon Articulate, this should be fairly easy to implement!
Hi Sam,
I'm work in Rise about 6 hours each day.
I use Block Templates very regularly, and consider it to be one of the most useful features for course developers.
Well designed, quick and easy to use.
If you don't want to keep a Block Template, simply delete it.
Have there been any updates on creating an easy copy function? It seems to be a serious lack in functionality. The option to copy content from one lesson to another in the same course is a must-have.
Hi Jessica,
As mentioned above, this functionality already exists:
https://articulate.com/support/article/Rise-Creating-Sharing-and-Reusing-Block-Templates
That's not at all what I or others are asking for. I understand that templates can be created and reused. However, what sometimes needs to happen is much simpler. Sometimes, I accidentally create information in one module/lesson and simply want to copy it to a different module/lesson within the same course. But I cannot do so. I can copy to another course entirely. I can make a template. But that's not what I need. I need a simple "Copy to another module" and/or "copy to another lesson". It seems the priority missed the mark when the "copy to another course" function was created, but there lacks a simple way to copy a section from one lesson to another within the same course.
Hi Jessica,
I need a simple "Copy to another module" and/or "copy to another lesson".
This is exactly what a Block Template does.
I don't need or want everything saved as a template, that's so many steps when it could be a simple copy option that works the same as the "copy to another course" function.
I have flashcards in multiple courses. I want to combine all flashcards into one new course and randomize them. Is this possible without reentering them? I know I can copy the blocks from the other courses into the new one, but I cannot randomize them. Any help is appreciated!
Hi Julien! So sorry you can't combine flashcards from multiple courses into one course and randomize them. If we make any changes to this, we'll make sure to update this thread!
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Has this been addressed yet? It would be really helpful and time-saving to just copy or move a block from one lesson to another, rather than having to create a Block template.
Hi Kimberly,
Thanks for checking on this!
I don't have an update yet, but I've added your vote to this request. We'll let you know if we have news to share!
I would also like to add my voice to this. It's such a simple feature that should have been built around the same time the function to copy from course to course was made. Massive oversight and yet it would make creating lessons much more efficient.
Having to use block templates is such a long winded and inefficient process for what should be already available as a simple process for creators.
Agreed. Plus it clogs up the template blocks with a ton of templates.
You can delete the templates anytime you want.
Which has been mentioned - but it's the additional overhead this creates.
Additionally, you cannot delete templates created by other people whom you are collaborating and sharing courses with in order to build and add content.
The reality is not everyone approaches digital asset and content creation with a neat and tidy organised structure even though it seems such an easy and trivial thing to do. They do not always uncheck the "share with my team" box, and they certainly don't always delete it immediately after they've done it because they're now working on the next bit and deleting this template block slips by the wayside and is forgotten about. Or perhaps they want to hold onto it for a little longer just in case, and so it remains, clogging up the list of template blocks.