Component Configuration Reference

Introduction & Purpose

This article serves as a master reference for all Pulse Builder components used in Get Togethers and other Pulse experiences. It outlines configuration options, use cases, limitations, and visual behavior to help content authors design consistent, high-quality learning flows.


Target Audience

  • Content Authors – Build and configure Pulse pages and activities

  • Learning Designers – Choose appropriate interaction types

  • Consultants / Advisors – Recommend configurations during setup

  • Reviewers – QA content for consistency and clarity


Sectioned Structure

1. Overview of Component Categories

Pulse Builder groups components into 3 tabs:

  • Basic Components – Content display blocks

  • Input Components – Participant interaction and data capture

  • Results Components – Visual feedback and analytics

Each component has a:

  • Name & Purpose

  • Configuration Panel Options

  • Visual Layout Behavior

  • Edge Cases & Best Practices


Basic Components

Page Title

  • Purpose: Top-of-page title with enforced styling

  • Options: Text alignment, global font/size/case settings

  • Limitations: One per page recommended

Content (Free Text)

  • Purpose: Flexible rich text block (Froala editor)

  • Options: Headings, bullets, tables, links, tokens, etc.

  • Watchouts: Formatting paste-in from Word/Docs can break styling

Image

  • Purpose: Add inline or full-width visuals

  • Options: Size (native, small, med, full), alignment, lightbox

  • Watchouts: Crop before upload; no alt text currently supported

Text + Image

  • Purpose: Combine image and text side-by-side

  • Options: Float (L/R), vertical alignment, limit width

  • Watchouts: No control over image size beyond float + layout

Video

  • Purpose: Embed .mp4/.mov clips with optional poster

  • Options: Size, alignment, fullscreen toggle, mandatory playback

  • Watchouts: Must compress videos; no subtitle editor (requires .vtt file)

Styled List

  • Purpose: Ordered/unordered list with controlled spacing and font size

  • Options: Bullet/number type, background color, font scaling

  • Watchouts: No rich formatting inside list items


Input Components

Brainstorm Input

  • Purpose: Crowdsourcing input via text cards

  • Options: Allow multiple, show responses, anonymity, layout (cards/list)

  • Watchouts: No edit/delete after submit

Single Choice / Multiple Choice

  • Purpose: Polling, decisions, multi-select tagging

  • Options: Random order, correct answer logic, layout, labels

  • Watchouts: Must link ID to results; use submit button to avoid accidental clicks

Moment Choice

  • Purpose: Scenario-based decision with feedback

  • Options: Tabs or flat layout, feedback per option, correct answer logic

  • Watchouts: One correct answer only; no branching

Range & Rating

  • Purpose: Numeric sliders or star ratings

  • Options: 1–10 range, labels (L/M/R), step, color, submit toggle

  • Watchouts: Multi-question blocks use shared scale only

Ranking Prioritization

  • Purpose: Reorder list by importance

  • Options: Up to 10 items, random order, color customization

  • Watchouts: Max 10; drag-and-drop only

True/False

  • Purpose: Binary input (yes/no, agree/disagree)

  • Options: Icons, random order, feedback mode (generic/binary)

  • Watchouts: Only 2 options; good for quick checks, not reflection

Action Plan

  • Purpose: Record individual or team commitments

  • Options: Due date, topic selector (max 10), card/list view

  • Watchouts: Each session only sees local actions; topic color customization limited


Results & Reporting Components

Brainstorm Rating / Debrief

  • Rating: Participants endorse submitted responses ("likes")

  • Debrief: Show clustered themes (AI), filter by likes, focus mode

  • Watchouts: Debrief must link to brainstorm ID

Component Results

  • Applies to: Single Choice, Multiple Choice, Moment, Rating, etc.

  • Options: Chart type (pie, bar), show own choice, legend, tooltips

  • Watchouts: Must match component ID exactly

Moment Feedback / Results

  • Feedback: Tabbed view of all options + explanations

  • Results: Breakdown chart with optional “Show Feedback” button

  • Watchouts: Feedback must be pre-authored in Moment Choice

Session Report

  • Purpose: Auto-summary page with all linked component outputs

  • Options: Link up to 9 IDs, show stats, show avg time

  • Watchouts: Order is controlled manually in config panel


Watchouts & Considerations

  • Input ID matching is required for results and reports

  • Ranking & Action Plan max: 10 items/topics

  • Only one correct answer supported in scoring-based inputs

  • Data is session-specific unless exported or reported via dashboard

Tags

#PulseBuilder #Components #Configuration #ContentAuthoring #ComponentReference #InteractiveLearning #DigitalDesign #SessionSetup

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