Importing a Google Doc

Use the following procedure to import a Google Doc from Google Drive into Brightspot.

To import a Google Doc:

1. Open the search panel.
2. Set the content types filter to Google Drive File.
   

   

3. If this is the first time you are searching for files in Google Drive, do the following:
   
   1. In the search panel, click Click here to authenticate Google Drive.
   2. Follow the prompts to allow Brightspot to access your Google Drive account.
   3. Click Close.
4. Add other filters or search text. For additional information, see Search filters. Brightspot lists any matching files.
5. Click on the Google Drive file you want to import.
6. Under the Converter list, select one of the following:
   
   • Convert Google Doc—
     
     • Under Convert to Type, select one of the following:
       
       • Article—Imports the Google Doc as an article draft. You can then modify the draft as described in Article.
       • Blog Post—Imports the Google Doc as a blog post draft. You can then modify the draft as described in Blog post.
       • Document—Imports the Google Doc as a document draft. You can then modify the document as described in Document.
   • Import Google File as Downloadable File—
     
     • Under Import Type, select one of the following:
       
       • Attachment File—Imports the Google Doc as an attachment file that can be downloaded.
       • Document—Imports the Google Doc file as a published document. You can then modify the document as described in Document.

       (These imports are ideal for sharing the imported files with digital asset management.)

       Caution

       As imported files approach or exceed 100MB, there is an increased possibility of a timeout occurring. For best results, reduce the file's size before initiating an import.

7. In the content edit form, click Import.

Brightspot imports the image and displays it in a content edit form. You can modify the imported file.

For additional information about importing external assets, see Understanding the importation of external assets.