General Content Engine (GCE)
General Content Engine (GCE) refers to a type of screen that you can display in your PocketPlatform app.
You can add a screen that provides your app users with any sort of informative content. For example, you may want an "About Us" screen that tells your church's story. Or, you might have a section for "Our Staff" with one screen for each of your staff members that gives information about them.
GCE screens only contain text (with HTML formatting), and you can include a relevant image if you'd like. These screens should not be used for "calls to action" since there are better options for that type of content.
Once you create your screen, you can link to it from your navigation menu or from any screen that has a Link URL field. For example, you might want your new "About Us" screen to display as a menu item. Or, for your "Our Staff" section, you'd want a List of Lists item to display in the menu, then have links to each staff member under it.
"Our Staff" Link in the Menu | "Our Staff" List of Lists | GCE Screen for Staff Member |
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Create a GCE Screen
Create an informational screen to display in your app.
You've created your new screen!
You can link to your new screen from within the app. Note the ID of your new GCE record.
Link to Your GCE Screen
Determine how you want to direct users to your new app screen.
Once the link is in your app, your GCE screen will display when users click the link!