# How do I create a Lucid assignment?

When you [create or edit assignment details](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-add-or-edit-details-in-an-assignment/ta-p/971), you can choose to use Lucid Education Suite as a submission type. The Lucid submission type enables students to connect to and submit Lucidchart or Lucidspark documents. [Lucidchart](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/How-do-I-set-up-the-Lucid-Education-Suite-in-my-course/ta-p/618243) is an intelligent diagramming application that allows you to visualize complex ideas, systems, and processes. [Lucidspark](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/How-do-I-set-up-the-Lucid-Education-Suite-in-my-course/ta-p/618243) is a virtual whiteboard application that enables teams to ideate, design, and build better ideas.

With your Canvas account, you get free full access to the Lucid Education Suite for visual collaboration. Before accessing Lucid from within Canvas, you must [set up and connect your free Lucid account](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/How-do-I-set-up-the-Lucid-Education-Suite-in-my-course/ta-p/618243).

**Notes:**

<div id="bkmrk-you-can-also-create-"><div>- You can also create online Text Entry assignments where students can [embed Lucid documents](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/How-do-I-embed-a-Lucid-document-in-the-Rich-Content-Editor/ta-p/618229) in the Rich Content Editor.
- By including the Context.id.history variable in the [developer keys](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Admin-Guide/How-do-I-manage-developer-keys-for-an-account/ta-p/249), Lucid can better track and manage copied courses, and duplicate assignments. Improving consistency and ease of use when reusing content. However, duplication of Lucid usage within the Rich Content Editor is not supported.
- Learn more about using [Lucid in Canvas](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/How-do-I-set-up-the-Lucid-Education-Suite-in-my-course/ta-p/618243).

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<button class="embed-button">Embed this Video</button></div>## Open Assignments

<div data-step-uuid="b5942136-d508-4036-9249-401e6bea1bc1" id="bkmrk-"><div data-step-uuid="b5942136-d508-4036-9249-401e6bea1bc1"><div>![Open Assignments](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/393/766/original/080c3e8f-1772-49fd-870e-978def91f456.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>In Course Navigation, click the **Assignments** link.

## Add Assignment

<div data-step-uuid="2de2cf96-6c21-40da-b082-b28c47bf9b8c" id="bkmrk--0"><div data-step-uuid="2de2cf96-6c21-40da-b082-b28c47bf9b8c"><div>![Add Assignment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/009/181/710/original/7ba1a0de-3295-4bf0-a7d4-e1d27b385d77.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Click the **Add Assignment** button.

## Select Lucid Submission Type

<div data-step-uuid="e48220cf-0c41-4354-a632-70033115ef3e" id="bkmrk--1"><div data-step-uuid="e48220cf-0c41-4354-a632-70033115ef3e"><div>![Select Submission Type](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/740/877/original/dc3bea55-d454-4225-b8df-ac82eba3490c.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>In the **Submission Type** drop-down menu, select the **Lucid** option.

**Note:** If you do not see the Lucid option, check with your Canvas administrator. If necessary, your admin can manage the Lucid Integration [external app placement](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Admin-Guide/How-do-I-manage-external-app-placements-for-an-account/ta-p/417797).

### Select Lucid App

<div data-step-uuid="e48220cf-0c41-4354-a632-70033115ef3e" id="bkmrk--2"><div data-step-uuid="e48220cf-0c41-4354-a632-70033115ef3e"><div data-step-uuid="f1823b51-1f00-418a-9545-564bf392fcbf"><div>![Select Lucid App](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/740/879/original/629493fb-6525-4ae6-8e17-2b7b9c6fd6b1.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Click the **Lucid** button.

<div data-step-uuid="e48220cf-0c41-4354-a632-70033115ef3e" id="bkmrk--3"><div data-step-uuid="e48220cf-0c41-4354-a632-70033115ef3e"><div data-step-uuid="f1823b51-1f00-418a-9545-564bf392fcbf"><div><div></div></div><div>![Select Lucidspark or Lucidchart](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/396/108/original/da6c19cd-aaa5-4fc2-85e6-44063a19d92b.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Select **Lucidspark** \[1\] or **Lucidchart** \[2\] as the submission type. Then click the **Next** button \[3\].

**Note:** If you have not yet connected to your free Lucid account, you must [set up and connect your free account.](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/How-do-I-set-up-the-Lucid-Education-Suite-in-my-course/ta-p/618243)

## Load Tool in New Tab

<div data-step-uuid="461b1bd1-fddf-46ae-b35b-f9598038e90d" id="bkmrk--4"><div data-step-uuid="461b1bd1-fddf-46ae-b35b-f9598038e90d"><div>![Load Tool in New Tab](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/744/728/original/fe56ac80-3403-4f4f-93d7-70b57948f4c4.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>To load the assignment in a new tab, click the **Load This Tool In A New Tab** checkbox.

Enter remaining [assignment details](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-add-or-edit-details-in-an-assignment/ta-p/971).

## Save and Publish

<div data-step-uuid="dfcb1658-72dc-48b8-9aa9-1d3c30a07583" id="bkmrk--5"><div data-step-uuid="dfcb1658-72dc-48b8-9aa9-1d3c30a07583"><div>![Save and Publish](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/393/774/original/afd85565-93aa-4832-9869-0a799331a113.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>If you are ready to publish your assignment, click the **Save &amp; Publish** button \[1\]. If you want to create a draft of your assignment and publish it later, click the **Save** button \[2\].

**Notes:**

<div data-step-uuid="dfcb1658-72dc-48b8-9aa9-1d3c30a07583" id="bkmrk-to-complete-a-lucid-"><div data-step-uuid="dfcb1658-72dc-48b8-9aa9-1d3c30a07583"><div><div>- To complete a Lucid assignment, students must first [set up and connect their free Lucid student account](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/How-do-I-set-up-the-Lucid-Education-Suite-in-my-course/ta-p/618243).
- Students can [view and complete the Lucid assignment](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-submit-a-Lucid-document-for-a-Lucid-assignment/ta-p/606359) directly in Canvas.

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