How do I create new apps in the Launchpad?
How to create new apps in the Launchpad
To create new apps in the Launchpad click on the rack icon, on “Apps” and then on the “Create new app” button.
App Details
Next, fill out the form. Additionally, you are able to add a short description, dedicate it to a specific department, upload an app icon, add labels, or add the app to a category.
Filling out the description offers more information on the app’s functions.
The red star behind App title and URL marks this information is obligatory.
The globe icon is only visible if you’ve purchased the Linchpin Suite as it’s part of the package.
If you don’t see it, you aren’t able to translate the short description above the globe icon.
For further information, visit Translate other Apps.
When uploading a new app icon you can use PNG, GIF, JPG images.
The uploaded image is scaled to 50×50 px.
Further down, you have the options regarding the visibility on the Launchpad.
There are various options you can choose from:
- Visibility:
- Offer app to all users.
- Restrict the visibility of this app to user groups.
- Mandatory app:
- No
- Display this app for all users in “My Apps”. This app can not be removed by the user.
- Display this app under “My Apps” for users matching specific filter criteria.
- Recommend app:
- No
- Display this app for all users as “Recommended Apps”
- Display this app as “Recommended App” for users matching specific filter criteria.
- Mark as “new”:
- Show app in the “New Apps” for 3 weeks.
Choose an option and click on “Create” to create the new app.
Link to this page: https://seibert.biz/create-new-apps
