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==Enabling slash arguments==
The function ''slash arguments'' is required for various features in Moodle to work correctly, such as SCORM packages and embedded files.


The slasharguments setting is intended mostly for diagnostic purposes and we strongly recommend this setting should be always enabled.
Slash arguments must be enabled on your web server, as described in:
If you disable this slasharguments setting, many Moodle features will not work properly, such as:
* [[Internet Information Services#Slasharguments|IIS slasharguments]]
* SCORM packages.
* [[Apache#Slasharguments|Apache slasharguments]]
* Relative links in embedded pages.
* [[Nginx#Slasharguments|Nginx slasharguments]]
* Add-ons and plugins.
* Images.


If you disable slasharguments setting and embedded images start to be displayed it means that the server is not properly configured.
==Error when uploading a file==
If you obtain a 'File not found' error when uploading a file, it indicates that slash arguments are not enabled on your web server. Please try enabling it.


Another very common problem reported on support forums about slasharguments:
If your web server doesn't support slash arguments, its use in Moodle can be disabled by un-ticking the checkbox 'Use slash arguments' in ''Administration > Site administration > Server > HTTP''.
* [[SCORM_FAQ#slash_arguments_warning_when_I_add.2Fupdate_SCORM_objects_in_my_course|SCORM FAQ: slash arguments warning when I add/update SCORM objects in my course]]


A common problem on Apache web server is the '''File not found''' error after uploading a file. For further instructions to fix this issue can be found here:
Warning: Disabling the use of slash arguments will result in SCORM packages not working and slash arguments warnings being displayed!
* [[Installation_FAQ#Uploaded_files_give_.22File_not_found.22|File not found error on uploaded files]]


For further information about slasharguments configuration on web servers see:
==Slash arguments environment check==
* [[Internet Information Services#Slasharguments|IIS server configuration]]
* [[Apache#Slasharguments|Apache slasharguments configuration]]
* [[Nginx#Slasharguments|Nginx slasharguments configuration]]


'''Please note that will not be possible to disable slasharguments settings on moodle 3.0, we recommend to check and configure slasharguments in your webserver.'''
Note: '''The use of slash arguments will be required in Moodle 3.0 onwards.'''
 
If your web server doesn't support slash arguments, you will in future need to change to a web server which does. (It will no longer be possible to disable the use of slash arguments in Moodle 3.0 onwards.)
 
In the meantime, ''Administration > Site administration > Server > Environment'' reports if the slash argument setting needs to be checked i.e. if it is detected that 'Use slash arguments' is disabled in ''Administration > Site administration > Server > HTTP''. Thus, the check is a warning of the future requirement.
 
==See also==
 
* [https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=278916 Requiring slasharguments in Moodle 2.9 - will anybody be seriously affected?] forum discussion
 
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Latest revision as of 14:53, 6 April 2015

Enabling slash arguments

The function slash arguments is required for various features in Moodle to work correctly, such as SCORM packages and embedded files.

Slash arguments must be enabled on your web server, as described in:

Error when uploading a file

If you obtain a 'File not found' error when uploading a file, it indicates that slash arguments are not enabled on your web server. Please try enabling it.

If your web server doesn't support slash arguments, its use in Moodle can be disabled by un-ticking the checkbox 'Use slash arguments' in Administration > Site administration > Server > HTTP.

Warning: Disabling the use of slash arguments will result in SCORM packages not working and slash arguments warnings being displayed!

Slash arguments environment check

Note: The use of slash arguments will be required in Moodle 3.0 onwards.

If your web server doesn't support slash arguments, you will in future need to change to a web server which does. (It will no longer be possible to disable the use of slash arguments in Moodle 3.0 onwards.)

In the meantime, Administration > Site administration > Server > Environment reports if the slash argument setting needs to be checked i.e. if it is detected that 'Use slash arguments' is disabled in Administration > Site administration > Server > HTTP. Thus, the check is a warning of the future requirement.

See also