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==How do I create a new repository on my site?== | ==How do I create a new repository on my site?== | ||
You can create a new repository that will show up on the file picker. See [[File system repository]]. | You can create a new repository that will show up on the file picker. See [[File system repository]]. | ||
==How can I prevent students from accessing the private files repository?== | |||
If you want to prevent students from accessing it but still wish other users to access it, follow these steps: | |||
#In ''Settings>Site administration>Users>Permissions>Define Roles'' create a new role (such as "no private files") and assign it in the system context. (See [[Creating custom roles]] for help creating a new role) | |||
#Search for and set the capabilities ''moodle/user:manageownfiles'' and ''repository/user:view'' to '''prohibit.''' | |||
#In ''Settngs>Site administration>Users>Permissions>Assign system roles'', give this role to the student(s) you do not wish to access private files. | |||
#They may be enrolled as normal students in courses, but will not be able to use their private files. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:07, 30 October 2012
What is a repository?
A repostitory can be thought of as a storage area from which users can retrieve files to add to their course. There are several repositories enabled by default, such as Server files which contains files from other courses a user has access to, or Upload a file which allows the user to search their computer or USB drive for a file to upload. Other repositories include Google Docs,or Flickr. See Repositories for more information.
How can I enable repositories in Moodle?
Repositories can be enabled by a site administrator in Settings > Site administration > Plugins > Repositories > Manage repositories.
All enabled and visible repositories will appear in the file picker.
How can I delete an embedded file previously added using the file picker?
There is no easy way to delete files embedded in text editor areas, see MDL-28019 for more information.
If I add a file (File resources) to a page, then delete the File resource, will the file I added remain in my Recent files list?
No. The file will not be available.
How do I create a new repository on my site?
You can create a new repository that will show up on the file picker. See File system repository.
How can I prevent students from accessing the private files repository?
If you want to prevent students from accessing it but still wish other users to access it, follow these steps:
- In Settings>Site administration>Users>Permissions>Define Roles create a new role (such as "no private files") and assign it in the system context. (See Creating custom roles for help creating a new role)
- Search for and set the capabilities moodle/user:manageownfiles and repository/user:view to prohibit.
- In Settngs>Site administration>Users>Permissions>Assign system roles, give this role to the student(s) you do not wish to access private files.
- They may be enrolled as normal students in courses, but will not be able to use their private files.
See also
- File picker FAQ
- File system repository FAQ
- Using Moodle Repositories forum
