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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]]>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_file]]s link in the file picker.

Revision as of 22:51, 30 December 2010

The File picker is new to Moodle 2.0. Here are some common question of old and new users about this feature.

Can I move items around in the File Picker?

No. Moodle associates files with activities. You need to navigate to these activities to link to them.

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

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.

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. 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.

See also

File picker

Repositories