Book FAQ

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Where can I obtain the book module code from?

The book module may be downloaded from the Moodle plugins directory http://moodle.org/plugins/view.php?plugin=mod_book. Please note that the book module is due to be included in core from Moodle 2.3 onwards.

How can I enable students to edit a book?

Allow the capability to edit book chapters for the role of student.

How can I enable students to import web pages?

Allow the capability to edit book chapters and the capability to import chapters for the role of student.

How can I enable teachers to export a book to IMS content package?

Allow the capability to export to IMS CP for the role of teacher.

Can I shift books from one Moodle 2 server to another Moodle 2 server?

Not using the backup and restore. This is not written yet. (as of 19th February 2011)

It is possible to export as an IMS content package and make a couple of tweaks and then import.

I can't see how to enable printing in my book

There was a bug with this which has been fixed for Moodle 2.2.3 See MDL-33262

Can I duplicate a book within a course?

Use the Sharing Cart. See Discussion:Duplicating a book within a course

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