File resource FAQ - Revision history

Germanvaleroelizondo: Added See the [https://moodle.org/plugins/search.php?s=Power&p=1&l=20&o=263 existing additional plugins ] for opening PowerPoint and other MS Office files within Moodle.

2016-04-29T13:44:07Z

Added See the [https://moodle.org/plugins/search.php?s=Power&p=1&l=20&o=263 existing additional plugins ] for opening PowerPoint and other MS Office files within Moodle.

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	==My students cannot open the file I uploaded for them==		==My students cannot open the file I uploaded for them==
	Check that the students have the appropriate software to open your file. While Moodle will accept different types of files, it relies on the user to read them with the relevant program. If you uploaded a MS Word 2010 document for instance, make sure your class is able to access Office 2010, or provide them with alternatives such as links to Open Office, a "reader" or a pdf version of your file. If your teaching involves the use of subject-specific proprietary software, you should ensure your students are given the means to open the files at home as well as in your establishment.		Check that the students have the appropriate software to open your file. While Moodle will accept different types of files, it relies on the user to read them with the relevant program. If you uploaded a MS Word 2010 document for instance, make sure your class is able to access Office 2010, or provide them with alternatives such as links to Open Office, a "reader" or a pdf version of your file. If your teaching involves the use of subject-specific proprietary software, you should ensure your students are given the means to open the files at home as well as in your establishment.

			See the [https://moodle.org/plugins/search.php?s=Power&p=1&l=20&o=263 existing additional plugins ] for opening PowerPoint and other MS Office files within Moodle.

	==Office docs and PDFs won't open on Android devices==		==Office docs and PDFs won't open on Android devices==

Marycooch: filetype cannot be accepted

2015-03-19T12:04:45Z

filetype cannot be accepted

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			==I can't upload files to my course.I get the message that my 'filetype cannot be accepted'==
			*Make sure you are not trying to upload to the course summary files area - ''Administration>Course administration>Edit settings.''
			*This upload area is only for files describing the course and by default only image files are allowed (so that a screenshot may be displayed next to the summary.)
			*If you wish to upload files into your course, make sure you are first on the main course page itself, not in the settings of the course.


			==My students cannot open the file I uploaded for them==
	Check that the students have the appropriate software to open your file. While Moodle will accept different types of files, it relies on the user to read them with the relevant program. If you uploaded a MS Word 2010 document for instance, make sure your class is able to access Office 2010, or provide them with alternatives such as links to Open Office, a "reader" or a pdf version of your file. If your teaching involves the use of subject-specific proprietary software, you should ensure your students are given the means to open the files at home as well as in your establishment.		Check that the students have the appropriate software to open your file. While Moodle will accept different types of files, it relies on the user to read them with the relevant program. If you uploaded a MS Word 2010 document for instance, make sure your class is able to access Office 2010, or provide them with alternatives such as links to Open Office, a "reader" or a pdf version of your file. If your teaching involves the use of subject-specific proprietary software, you should ensure your students are given the means to open the files at home as well as in your establishment.

Marycooch: android and docs opening

2014-10-03T09:58:29Z

android and docs opening

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	Check that the students have the appropriate software to open your file. While Moodle will accept different types of files, it relies on the user to read them with the relevant program. If you uploaded a MS Word 2010 document for instance, make sure your class is able to access Office 2010, or provide them with alternatives such as links to Open Office, a "reader" or a pdf version of your file. If your teaching involves the use of subject-specific proprietary software, you should ensure your students are given the means to open the files at home as well as in your establishment.		Check that the students have the appropriate software to open your file. While Moodle will accept different types of files, it relies on the user to read them with the relevant program. If you uploaded a MS Word 2010 document for instance, make sure your class is able to access Office 2010, or provide them with alternatives such as links to Open Office, a "reader" or a pdf version of your file. If your teaching involves the use of subject-specific proprietary software, you should ensure your students are given the means to open the files at home as well as in your establishment.

			==Office docs and PDFs won't open on Android devices==
			Try changing the display to "Automatic" instead of "Force download". See this [https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=271372#p1169372 forum post about documents and Android mobiles].

	==Why is it possible to select multiple files in the file settings?==		==Why is it possible to select multiple files in the file settings?==

Brianlmerritt: Updated how to set default video settings as I could not find that in the Wiki. If you can find it, remove this (code) and point the user to that instead is fine :)

2013-01-23T14:44:23Z

Updated how to set default video settings as I could not find that in the Wiki. If you can find it, remove this (code) and point the user to that instead is fine :)

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 Don't worry! Students are not allowed to link to files in their private files when uploading assignments, forum attachments, workshop submissions or quiz essays. See [[Working with files]].
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Tsala: moved File FAQ to File resource FAQ

2012-08-14T05:25:48Z

moved File FAQ to File resource FAQ

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Marycooch: students cannot make aliases and change their assignments

2012-06-19T13:48:47Z

students cannot make aliases and change their assignments

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	Students who need to download files appreciate being able to see its size especially if they have a slow Internet connection. Simply tick the 'Show size' checkbox in the file settings.		Students who need to download files appreciate being able to see its size especially if they have a slow Internet connection. Simply tick the 'Show size' checkbox in the file settings.

			==If students can link to uploaded files as aliases, how can I stop them changing their assignments?==

			Don't worry! Students are not allowed to link to files in their private files when uploading assignments, forum attachments, workshop submissions or quiz essays. See [[Working with files]].

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Tsala: /* How can I see or show the size of the file I have uploaded? */ answer update

2012-05-23T12:24:46Z

How can I see or show the size of the file I have uploaded?: answer update

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	You need to convert the ppt to something else, for example a swf file (using Open/Libre Office). See also [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOzAulw8-6E Embedding PowerPoint into Moodle via Google Docs video].		You need to convert the ppt to something else, for example a swf file (using Open/Libre Office). See also [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOzAulw8-6E Embedding PowerPoint into Moodle via Google Docs video].

	==How can I ~~see or~~ show the size of the ~~file I have uploaded~~?==		==How can I show the size of a file on the course page?==
	Students who need to download files appreciate being able to see its size especially if they have a ~~poor broadband~~ connection. ~~This will be possible~~ in ~~Moodle 2.3~~. ~~See tracker entry MDL-31121~~
			Students who need to download files appreciate being able to see its size especially if they have a slow Internet connection. Simply tick the 'Show size' checkbox in the file settings.

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	[[de:Datei FAQ]]		[[de:Datei FAQ]]

Ichklaus: DE-Link

2012-04-19T14:41:45Z

DE-Link

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Marycooch: added comment re tracker entry for file size

2012-04-07T20:29:06Z

added comment re tracker entry for file size

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	You need to convert the ppt to something else, for example a swf file (using Open/Libre Office). See also [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOzAulw8-6E Embedding PowerPoint into Moodle via Google Docs video].		You need to convert the ppt to something else, for example a swf file (using Open/Libre Office). See also [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOzAulw8-6E Embedding PowerPoint into Moodle via Google Docs video].

			==How can I see or show the size of the file I have uploaded?==
			Students who need to download files appreciate being able to see its size especially if they have a poor broadband connection. This will be possible in Moodle 2.3. See tracker entry MDL-31121

	[[Category:FAQ]]		[[Category:FAQ]]

Marycooch: uploading multiple files in one go

2012-03-20T21:37:11Z

uploading multiple files in one go

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	Because you might be uploading a set of HTML pages with resources. You make the index.HTML page the main one, and can reference the other resources.		Because you might be uploading a set of HTML pages with resources. You make the index.HTML page the main one, and can reference the other resources.

			==How can I upload a lot of files in one go?==

			You can use the [[Folder]] resource to display multiple files. Put all your files into a folder, zip(compress) the folder and upload it to the [[Folder]] resource. Click the icon to the right of its name to unzip it and then save. All the files will then display.

	==How can I change the top frame size when displaying a file in a frame?==		==How can I change the top frame size when displaying a file in a frame?==