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Rwthornton: /* Extract or unzip a zipped archive file */

2017-02-01T00:38:48Z

Extract or unzip a zipped archive file

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	==Extract or unzip a zipped archive file ==		==Extract or unzip a zipped archive file ==

	If you uploaded a zip file into a File or Folder Resource, you can uncompress and expand it into it various files. To do this, go into Edit settings for the resource, right click on the file icon in the Select files area, and then click on the Unzip file button.		If you uploaded a zip file into a File or Folder Resource, you can uncompress and expand it into its various files. To do this, go into Edit settings for the resource, right click on the file icon in the Select files area, and then click on the Unzip file button.

	[[File:file_resource_unzip.png\|Unzip button]]		[[File:file_resource_unzip.png\|Unzip button]]


	==Displaying a website index page==		==Displaying a website index page==

Rwthornton: /* Displaying a website index page */

2017-02-01T00:37:48Z

Displaying a website index page

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	If your File doesn't display as you wish, check the site settings below:		If your File doesn't display as you wish, check the site settings below:


			==Extract or unzip a zipped archive file ==

			If you uploaded a zip file into a File or Folder Resource, you can uncompress and expand it into it various files. To do this, go into Edit settings for the resource, right click on the file icon in the Select files area, and then click on the Unzip file button.

			[[File:file_resource_unzip.png\|Unzip button]]


	==Displaying a website index page==		==Displaying a website index page==

Tsala: removing new in 3.1 note

2016-12-04T20:41:50Z

removing new in 3.1 note

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	*Give your file a name and, if desired, a description (which you can display on the course page) and then upload your file by clicking the 'Add' button in the Select files box. Clicking on this button takes you to the [[File picker]] which is the name given to the file storage and access area within Moodle.		*Give your file a name and, if desired, a description (which you can display on the course page) and then upload your file by clicking the 'Add' button in the Select files box. Clicking on this button takes you to the [[File picker]] which is the name given to the file storage and access area within Moodle.
	*There is also a block (with an arrow) into which you can drag and drop a file straight from your desktop into Moodle.		*There is also a block (with an arrow) into which you can drag and drop a file straight from your desktop into Moodle.
	* ''(New in 3.1)'' The settings for uploading a file have been simplified:
	[[File:31File.png\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Settings for uploading a file]]		[[File:31File.png\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Settings for uploading a file]]

Tsala: Show size or type (re-added)

2016-06-01T09:28:31Z

Show size or type (re-added)

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	This is to prevent cases such as a student uploading an item for assessment and then subsequently changing the original in their private files. When a student uses a file from their private files in one of these instances, they do not see the options to "copy" or "create an alias".		This is to prevent cases such as a student uploading an item for assessment and then subsequently changing the original in their private files. When a student uses a file from their private files in one of these instances, they do not see the options to "copy" or "create an alias".

	==~~Other~~ settings==		==File resource course settings==
	===Display===		===Display===
	* ''Automatic'' - Make the best guess at what should happen (probably what is wanted 99% of the time).		* ''Automatic'' - Make the best guess at what should happen (probably what is wanted 99% of the time).
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	* Do you want that, but in a new window? - In Pop-up (or possibly 'New window')		* Do you want that, but in a new window? - In Pop-up (or possibly 'New window')
	* Do you want to use a horrible bit of non-strict HTML that should never be allowed in polite company? - In frame		* Do you want to use a horrible bit of non-strict HTML that should never be allowed in polite company? - In frame

			===Show size or type===

			To show the file size and/or type on the course page and also on the resource page, simply tick the appropriate checkboxes.

			[[File:files showing size and type.png]]

	===Show upload/modified date===		===Show upload/modified date===

Marycooch: updating

2016-05-06T08:19:04Z

updating

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	===Uploading files===		===Uploading files===
	*Instead of drag and drop, you can click the link 'Add an activity or resource' and select either [[File]] or [[Folder]] from the activity chooser (or choose from the 'Add a resource' drop down menu, if this is present instead.)		*Instead of drag and drop, you can click the link 'Add an activity or resource' and select either [[File]] or [[Folder]] from the activity chooser (or choose from the 'Add a resource' drop down menu, if this is present instead.)
	*~~The screen for uploading~~ and ~~displaying~~ a ~~file~~ (~~or folder of files~~) ~~includes an "add"~~ button. Clicking on this button takes you to the [[File picker]] which is the name given to the file storage and access area within Moodle~~. Find out more about the places you can upload or add files from in the [[File picker]] page~~.		*Give your file a name and, if desired, a description (which you can display on the course page) and then upload your file by clicking the 'Add' button in the Select files box. Clicking on this button takes you to the [[File picker]] which is the name given to the file storage and access area within Moodle.
	*There is also a block (with an arrow) into which you can drag and drop a file straight from your desktop into Moodle.		*There is also a block (with an arrow) into which you can drag and drop a file straight from your desktop into Moodle.
			* ''(New in 3.1)'' The settings for uploading a file have been simplified:
			[[File:31File.png\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Settings for uploading a file]]

	==Viewing and editing uploaded files==		==Viewing and editing uploaded files==

Marycooch: new in 3.0 removed

2016-05-03T10:56:52Z

new in 3.0 removed

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	===Show upload/modified date===		===Show upload/modified date===
	~~{{New features}}~~
	If enabled, this setting will display the date the resource was uploaded. If several resources are uploaded, then date the main file was uploaded will be displayed.		If enabled, this setting will display the date the resource was uploaded. If several resources are uploaded, then date the main file was uploaded will be displayed.
	[[File:UploadedModified.png\|thumb\|500px\|center]]		[[File:UploadedModified.png\|thumb\|500px\|center]]

Marycooch: replacing content removed from earlier version

2016-01-19T15:25:38Z

replacing content removed from earlier version

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	If your File doesn't display as you wish, check the site settings below:		If your File doesn't display as you wish, check the site settings below:

			==Displaying a website index page==

			The file module may be used if you have a folder with linked files such as a website with an index.html file or a flash activity with xml/swf and index file.
			{\|
			\| [[File:Setmainfile.png\|thumb\|Setting the main file]]
			\| [[File:file resource.png\|thumb\|Website index page set as main file]]
			\|}

			# Click the 'Turn editing on' button at the top right of the course page
			# Drag and drop the zipped folder onto the course section where you'd like it to appear, answer 'Create file resource' to the popup dialogue, then click the upload button
			# Clicking the editing icon (hand with a pen) then click on the zip file and unzip it
			# Click on the index.html file or the file you want to start displaying your linked files from then in the popup dialogue click the button 'Set main file'. This ensures this file is the one that appears on the course page for students to click on. The main file is then indicated with a title in bold.
			# Click the button 'Save and display' at the bottom of the page

	==Site settings==		==Site settings==

Marycooch: /* Show upload/modified date */

2015-10-26T11:57:24Z

Show upload/modified date

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	{{New features}}		{{New features}}
	If enabled, this setting will display the date the resource was uploaded. If several resources are uploaded, then date the main file was uploaded will be displayed.		If enabled, this setting will display the date the resource was uploaded. If several resources are uploaded, then date the main file was uploaded will be displayed.
			[[File:UploadedModified.png\|thumb\|500px\|center]]

	===Use filters on file content===		===Use filters on file content===

Marycooch: upload/modified date

2015-10-25T18:55:25Z

upload/modified date

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	* Do you want to use a horrible bit of non-strict HTML that should never be allowed in polite company? - In frame		* Do you want to use a horrible bit of non-strict HTML that should never be allowed in polite company? - In frame

			===Show upload/modified date===
			{{New features}}
			If enabled, this setting will display the date the resource was uploaded. If several resources are uploaded, then date the main file was uploaded will be displayed.

	===Use filters on file content===		===Use filters on file content===
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	If your File doesn't display as you wish, check the site settings below:		If your File doesn't display as you wish, check the site settings below:


	==Site settings==		==Site settings==

Marycooch: tweaking

2015-09-28T10:28:49Z

tweaking

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