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Embedding Web Elements

Embedding elements in Showell boosts engagement, provides centralized access, ensures brand consistency and enables analytics.

Who is this for?

👤 User My Files, Users with edit privileges and Administrators

👁️‍🗨️ Available for all subscription plans


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How to embed web elements in Showell using HTML/iframe

Getting started

Add the embedded web element as a link

Add the embedded web element as a .HTML file

FAQ

Troubleshooting

How to embed web elements in Showell using HTML/iframe

Embedding web elements in another app or page means: showing the content of one website (the embedded website) inside another website or app, without the user having to leave the current website or app. This is often done using a technology called "iframe," which allows the embedded website to be displayed as a separate "window" within the main website or app. Think of it like a picture-in-picture on a TV screen, where one video is playing inside another video. 

If you have web elements (such as forms, articles, 3D materials, presentations, decks, videos,...) that allows embedding, you can add this to Showell in 2 different ways.


Getting started:

1. Navigate to the element/content, you have available online, and check if there is an 'Embed </>' option available (this often is hidden under the 'Share' options).

2. The 'Embed' option will provide you with an iframe code. For example:

<iframe width="100%" height="100%" src="URL"></iframe>


Option 1: Add the embedded web element as a link

You can now choose how the link opens in Showell:

  • Open in app (recommended when possible)
  • Open in new browser tab

 

➕ 'Open in App' Pros

  • Quick and easy setup
  • The web elements open directly within Showell
  • Great for media content like YouTube and Vimeo, which usually embed well

 

➖ 'Open in App' Limitations

  • Some websites block embedding, even when "open in app" is selected → Showell will prompt to open in a browser tab instead
  • Some embedded content may not load directly in the app → User will be asked to open it in a new tab
  • Showell App (Windows, iOS, Android): External links within the embedded content may not open
  • The web link URL is always displayed at the top of the screen

 

How to do it:

  • copy the webpage URL or locate: src="URL" in the embed code, and copy the URL
  • In Showell, add this as a “Link to a webpage”
  • Choose between:
    • Open in app (recommended for embedded media or simple web apps)
    • Open in new browser tab (recommended if you encounter issues or external navigation is important)


Option 2: Add the embedded web element as a .HTML file

Use this method if you want full control over the embed code or need to bundle additional HTML elements.

 

➕ Pros

  • Works across all Showell platforms (Windows, iOS, Android, Web)
  • Always opens inside Showell
  • Showell Web App: External links inside the HTML file open in a new browser tab
  • The file name is shown at the top instead of a web URL

 

➖ Limitations

  • Showell App (Windows, iOS, Android): External links within the file may not open

 

How to do it:

  • Copy/paste the embed code into a text or code editor of choice
    • You can modify the embed code as you desire
    • We recommend to set: width="100%" height="100%"
    • Place the code between <html><body> and </body></html>
  • Save the file with a .html extension
  • Upload the file to Showell

 

💡 FAQ

Can I embed a YouTube or Vimeo video?

Yes, These video sharing platforms offer embed codes if the video owner 'allowed embedding'. However, these are an exception to the options above: adding the regular URL you can find from the browser's address bar to Showell, will automatically embed the video within Showell. How neat is that?

Can I have embedded web elements available offline?

As these are web links (URL), they will require an internet connection in order to open. However, depending on the content/element you'd like to have in Showell, you can create tailored Smart Tools, or request these from us.

🔔 Troubleshooting

Why does the link/Smart Tool I've created suddenly stopped working?

Keep in mind that embedded materials will remain in working order, as long as the material itself is available online (A working link/URL).