LD Ribbon Element
The ‘LD Ribbon’ element in LearnDash is a versatile feature designed to visually indicate the status of a course, lesson, or topic. This element provides users with a clear and immediate understanding of their progress within the learning platform, enhancing navigation and motivation.
Features and Uses
- Status Indicators:
- Completed: Displays a status of “Completed” when the user has finished the course, lesson, or topic. This helps users easily identify what they’ve already accomplished.
- In Progress: Shows an “In Progress” status for content that the user has started but not yet finished. This is useful for tracking ongoing activities and encouraging users to continue their progress.
- Not Started: Indicates a “Not Started” status for content that has not yet been accessed by the user. This status helps users identify what is still pending and plan their learning path.
- ID Specification:
- Course ID: You can provide a specific Course ID to display the completion status for that particular course. This allows users to see their progress in relation to individual courses.
- Lesson ID: By entering a Lesson ID, you can show the status for a specific lesson within a course, helping users keep track of their progress in individual lessons.
- Topic ID: Providing a Topic ID displays the status of a specific topic, offering detailed insight into progress at a more granular level.
- Group ID: If applicable, you can specify a Group ID to show the status for courses or lessons associated with a particular group.
- Customizable Styling:
- Status Styling: The ‘LD Ribbon’ element supports customizable styling for each status type. You can adjust colors, fonts, and backgrounds to differentiate between statuses such as “Completed,” “In Progress,” and “Not Started.”
- Ribbon Positioning: Customize the positioning and size of the ribbon to fit the design of your page or site. This includes options for alignment, margins, and padding.
- Placement Flexibility:
- Course Pages: Add the ribbon to course pages to show the overall status of the entire course.
- Lesson Pages: Display the ribbon on individual lesson pages to indicate the status of that particular lesson.
- Topic Pages: Use the ribbon on topic pages to provide status updates for specific topics.
- Dashboards: Integrate the ribbon into user dashboards to provide an overview of progress across multiple courses or lessons.
How It Works
- Add the Element: Insert the ‘LD Ribbon’ element into the desired location on your page or site where you want to display status information.
- Configure the Element:
- Specify IDs: Enter the relevant Course ID, Lesson ID, Topic ID, or Group ID to filter and display the status for specific content. If no IDs are provided, the element will default to showing the status of the current content or page.
- Customize Styling: Use the available styling options to set colors, fonts, and other design elements for each status type, ensuring the ribbon matches your site’s branding and design.
- Save and Preview: After configuring and styling the ribbon, save your changes and preview the page to ensure the status information is displayed correctly and aligns with your design preferences.
Compatibility with Templates
- Works With:
- Default LearnDash Templates: The ‘LD Ribbon’ element is fully compatible with default LearnDash templates, ensuring accurate status display and functionality.
- Custom Templates: The element should work with custom templates that adhere to LearnDash coding standards, allowing for personalized status presentations.
- Does Not Work With:
- Unsupported Third-Party Templates: Some third-party templates may not fully support the ‘LD Ribbon’ element, potentially causing display issues or functionality problems.
- Non-Compatible Themes: Themes not designed with LearnDash compatibility in mind may lead to issues with rendering the status ribbon.
By effectively utilizing the ‘LD Ribbon’ element, you can provide users with clear, visual indicators of their progress, helping them stay motivated and informed throughout their learning journey.