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Derekcx: /* How can I create shared folders of common files for others to access? */

2011-04-20T07:08:58Z

How can I create shared folders of common files for others to access?

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	==How can I create shared folders of common files for others to access?==		==How can I create shared folders of common files for others to access?==
	*When creating a folder of files using "add a resource>folder" the files are then visible and editable to other teachers in the course. The resource can be hidden with the "eye" icon to keep it out of student view.		*When creating a folder of files using "add a resource > folder" the files are then visible and editable to other teachers in the course. The resource can be hidden with the "eye" icon to keep it out of student view.
	*Another method to create and share files and folders out of sight of students is to use [[Legacy_course_files]] which replicate the course files system of Moodle 1.9 but which are disabled by default in 2.0 owing to security reasons. See [[Legacy_course_files]] for more information about the risks involved and also how to enable them.		*Another method to create and share files and folders out of sight of students is to use [[Legacy_course_files]] which replicate the course files system of Moodle 1.9 but which are disabled by default in 2.0 owing to security reasons. See [[Legacy_course_files]] for more information about the risks involved and also how to enable them.
	*One of the repository options is the [[File system repository configuration\|File System Repository]]. Of the options (Alfresco, DropBox etc) it is simple and easy to set up. The only problem is getting the files there. For this you could use WebDAV, FTP, but of course there are security issues.		*One of the repository options is the [[File system repository configuration\|File System Repository]]. Of the options (Alfresco, DropBox etc) it is simple and easy to set up. The only problem is getting the files there. For this you could use WebDAV, FTP, but of course there are security issues. See also http://tracker.moodle.org/browse/MDL-27244

	==I've just uploaded a file. Now I cannot see it when I want to use it somewhere else. Why is this?==		==I've just uploaded a file. Now I cannot see it when I want to use it somewhere else. Why is this?==

Derekcx: /* What is the private folder? */

2011-04-20T07:02:02Z

What is the private folder?

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	One option: if you choose the copyright option "All Rights Reserved" it is not available to others.		One option: if you choose the copyright option "All Rights Reserved" it is not available to others.

	==What is the ~~private folder~~?==		==What is the Private files repository?==
	The [[Private_files]] link is visible in the file picker if the admin has enabled it in [[Site_administration_menu_2.0]]>plugins>repositories>manage repositories.		The [[Private_files]] link is visible in the file picker if the admin has enabled it in [[Site_administration_menu_2.0]] > plugins > repositories > manage repositories.
	If this is the case then a user will have a link in their profile settings (and, if added, in a side block) to a personal area into which they can upload files and ~~organize~~ folders.
			If this is the case then a user will have a link in their profile settings (and, if added, in a side block) to a personal area into which they can upload files and organise folders.

	The uploaded files and folders may then be selected from the [[Private_files]] link in the file picker.		The uploaded files and folders may then be selected from the [[Private_files]] link in the file picker.

Derekcx: /* Is there a way to upload a lot of files at once? */

2011-04-20T07:00:08Z

Is there a way to upload a lot of files at once?

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	==Is there a way to upload a lot of files at once?==		==Is there a way to upload a lot of files at once?==
	~~Like in~~ creating a page or a ~~book page~~?		When you are creating a page for example, can you uload a lot of files to link to at once? Not at the moment.

	==Is there a way to delete files from the file picker?==		==Is there a way to delete files from the file picker?==

Tbannister: Fixing spelling errors.

2011-03-07T17:01:07Z

Fixing spelling errors.

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	==How can I create shared folders of common files for others to access?==		==How can I create shared folders of common files for others to access?==
	*When creating a folder of files using "add a resource>folder" the files are then visible and editable to other teachers in the course. The resource can be hidden with the "eye" icon to keep it out of student view.		*When creating a folder of files using "add a resource>folder" the files are then visible and editable to other teachers in the course. The resource can be hidden with the "eye" icon to keep it out of student view.
	*Another method to create and share files and folders out of ~~site~~ of students is to use [[Legacy_course_files]] which replicate the course files system of Moodle 1.9 but which are disabled by default in 2.0 owing to security reasons. See [[Legacy_course_files]] for more ~~informatio~~ about the risks involved and also how to enable them.		*Another method to create and share files and folders out of sight of students is to use [[Legacy_course_files]] which replicate the course files system of Moodle 1.9 but which are disabled by default in 2.0 owing to security reasons. See [[Legacy_course_files]] for more information about the risks involved and also how to enable them.
	*One of the repository options is the [[File system repository configuration\|File System Repository]]. Of the options (Alfresco, DropBox etc) it is simple and easy to set up. The only problem is getting the files there. For this you could use WebDAV, FTP, but of course there are security issues.		*One of the repository options is the [[File system repository configuration\|File System Repository]]. Of the options (Alfresco, DropBox etc) it is simple and easy to set up. The only problem is getting the files there. For this you could use WebDAV, FTP, but of course there are security issues.

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	==What is the private folder?==		==What is the private folder?==
	The [[Private_files]] link is visible in the file picker if the admin has enabled it in [[Site_administration_menu_2.0]]>plugins>~~repositiories~~>manage repositories.		The [[Private_files]] link is visible in the file picker if the admin has enabled it in [[Site_administration_menu_2.0]]>plugins>repositories>manage repositories.
	If this is the case then a user will have a link in their profile settings (and, if added, in a side block) to a personal area into which they can upload files and ~~organise~~ folders.		If this is the case then a user will have a link in their profile settings (and, if added, in a side block) to a personal area into which they can upload files and organize folders.
	The uploaded files and folders may then be selected from the [[Private_files]] link in the file picker.		The uploaded files and folders may then be selected from the [[Private_files]] link in the file picker.

Derekcx: /* Is there a way to delete files from the file picker? */

2011-02-21T16:41:34Z

Is there a way to delete files from the file picker?

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	==Is there a way to delete files from the file picker?==		==Is there a way to delete files from the file picker?==
	See [Repositories_FAQ] You cannot delete files, since they may be used elsewhere. The system cleans them up after a period of time.		See [[Repositories_FAQ]] You cannot delete files, since they may be used elsewhere. The system cleans them up after a period of time.

	==See also==		==See also==

Derekcx: /* Is there a way to upload a lot of files at once? */

2011-02-21T16:37:24Z

Is there a way to upload a lot of files at once?

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	==Is there a way to upload a lot of files at once?==		==Is there a way to upload a lot of files at once?==
	Like in creating a page or a book page?		Like in creating a page or a book page?

			==Is there a way to delete files from the file picker?==
			See [Repositories_FAQ] You cannot delete files, since they may be used elsewhere. The system cleans them up after a period of time.

	==See also==		==See also==

Derekcx: /* What is the private folder? */

2011-02-17T01:24:10Z

What is the private folder?

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	If this is the case then a user will have a link in their profile settings (and, if added, in a side block) to a personal area into which they can upload files and organise folders.		If this is the case then a user will have a link in their profile settings (and, if added, in a side block) to a personal area into which they can upload files and organise folders.
	The uploaded files and folders may then be selected from the [[Private_files]] link in the file picker.		The uploaded files and folders may then be selected from the [[Private_files]] link in the file picker.

			==Is there a way to upload a lot of files at once?==
			Like in creating a page or a book page?

	==See also==		==See also==

Derekcx: /* I've just uploaded a file. Now I cannot see it when I want to use it somewhere else. Why is this? */

2011-01-26T02:33:12Z

I've just uploaded a file. Now I cannot see it when I want to use it somewhere else. Why is this?

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	==I've just uploaded a file. Now I cannot see it when I want to use it somewhere else. Why is this?==		==I've just uploaded a file. Now I cannot see it when I want to use it somewhere else. Why is this?==
	One option: ~~It seems that~~ if you choose the copyright "All Rights Reserved" it is not available to others.		One option: if you choose the copyright option "All Rights Reserved" it is not available to others.

	==What is the private folder?==		==What is the private folder?==

Derekcx: /* How can I create shared folders of common files for others to access? */

2011-01-26T02:32:02Z

How can I create shared folders of common files for others to access?

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	==How can I create shared folders of common files for others to access?==		==How can I create shared folders of common files for others to access?==
	*When creating a folder of files using "add a resource>folder" the files are then visible and editable to other teachers in the course. The resource can be hidden with the "eye" icon to keep it out of student view.		*When creating a folder of files using "add a resource>folder" the files are then visible and editable to other teachers in the course. The resource can be hidden with the "eye" icon to keep it out of student view.
	*Another method to create and share files and folders out of site of students is to use[[Legacy_course_files]] which replicate the course files system of Moodle 1.9 but which are disabled by default in 2.0 owing to security reasons. See [[Legacy_course_files]] for more informatio about the risks involved and also how to enable them.		*Another method to create and share files and folders out of site of students is to use [[Legacy_course_files]] which replicate the course files system of Moodle 1.9 but which are disabled by default in 2.0 owing to security reasons. See [[Legacy_course_files]] for more informatio about the risks involved and also how to enable them.
			*One of the repository options is the [[File system repository configuration\|File System Repository]]. Of the options (Alfresco, DropBox etc) it is simple and easy to set up. The only problem is getting the files there. For this you could use WebDAV, FTP, but of course there are security issues.

	==I've just uploaded a file. Now I cannot see it when I want to use it somewhere else. Why is this?==		==I've just uploaded a file. Now I cannot see it when I want to use it somewhere else. Why is this?==

Rcollman: /* What is the private folder? */ fix link

2011-01-02T12:12:52Z

What is the private folder?: fix link

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	The [[Private_files]] link is visible in the file picker if the admin has enabled it in [[Site_administration_menu_2.0]]>plugins>repositiories>manage repositories.		The [[Private_files]] link is visible in the file picker if the admin has enabled it in [[Site_administration_menu_2.0]]>plugins>repositiories>manage repositories.
	If this is the case then a user will have a link in their profile settings (and, if added, in a side block) to a personal area into which they can upload files and organise folders.		If this is the case then a user will have a link in their profile settings (and, if added, in a side block) to a personal area into which they can upload files and organise folders.
	The uploaded files and folders may then be selected from the [[~~Private_file~~]]s link in the file picker.		The uploaded files and folders may then be selected from the [[Private_files]] link in the file picker.

	==See also==		==See also==