Launchers

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Overview

Launchers are powerful UI elements that help you:

• Highlight important features
• Provide quick access to help
• Guide users to key areas
• Create interactive tooltips
• Add visual cues to your interface

All without writing a single line of code.

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Creating Launchers

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Basic Setup

1. Sign in to Usertour
2. Navigate to Launchers in the sidebar
3. Click Create launcher
4. Name your launcher
5. Click Create launcher to proceed

Launchers are published automatically, just like flows and checklists.

Here’s what the Launcher builder looks like:

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Customization

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Appearance

Customize your launchers through the theme editor:

• Access via Settings -> Themes
• Modify beacon styles
• Customize icon designs
• Adjust button appearances
• Match your app’s design

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Layer Control

Control how launchers appear in your interface:

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Z-Index Management

• Adjust launcher visibility
• Control layering with other elements
• Set display priority
• Configure in the Launcher Builder

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Best Practices

1. Strategic Placement

   • Place near important features
   • Ensure good visibility
   • Avoid cluttering the interface
   • Consider user workflow

2. Visual Design

   • Use consistent styling
   • Match your app’s theme
   • Make them noticeable but not distracting
   • Ensure good contrast

3. User Experience

   • Keep tooltips concise
   • Provide clear actions
   • Make interactions intuitive
   • Test on different screen sizes

4. Performance

   • Use appropriate z-index values
   • Optimize for different devices
   • Consider loading times
   • Test in various scenarios

Tip: Use launchers strategically to guide users to new or important features without overwhelming them.