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The '''Collapsed Weeks''' course format is a contributed code module. It is similar to the standard [[Course_sections#Weekly_format|Weekly format]] for a course. The current week is always toggled on. | |||
The code was based on the [[Collapsed_Topics_course_format|Collapsed Topics]] contributed code module. | |||
== | == Version notes == | ||
There are versions for 1.8, 1.9 and 2.0 . The Moodle 2.0 version is still in development. Read the "Read me" file with each version for cautions and installation instructions. | |||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
===Selecting=== | |||
To select the format, simply choose it from the list of course formats in the [[Course_settings|course settings]]. To show / hide a topic just click on its toggle. | |||
===Toggle State=== | |||
When refreshing the page, the state of the 'toggles' is remembered. This is on a per browser session per course basis for as long as the browser remains open. | When refreshing the page, the state of the 'toggles' is remembered. This is on a per browser session per course basis for as long as the browser remains open. | ||
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'''The Arrow''' | '''The Arrow''' | ||
If you want to change the look and style of the arrow, simply change 'arrow_down.png' and 'arrow_up.png'. | If you want to change the look and style of the arrow, simply change 'arrow_down.png' and 'arrow_up.png'. | ||
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Q. How do I report an issue with Collapsed Weeks? | Q. How do I report an issue with Collapsed Weeks? | ||
A. Raise an issue on [http://tracker.moodle.org/browse/CONTRIB/component/10530 Moodle Tracker] or post a discussion on the [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=47 Moodle Course Formats Forum] | :A. Raise an issue on [http://tracker.moodle.org/browse/CONTRIB/component/10530 Moodle Tracker] or post a discussion on the [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=47 Moodle Course Formats Forum] | ||
Q. Is Collapsed Weeks [https://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_2.0_release_notes Moodle 2.0] compatible? | Q. Is Collapsed Weeks [https://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_2.0_release_notes Moodle 2.0] compatible? | ||
A. The latest version is getting there, but please use at your own risk. It does not have all of the desired changes to make it fully 2.0 compliant as I maintain it whilst Moodle 2.0 is still changing as development progresses. | :A. The latest version is getting there, but please use at your own risk. It does not have all of the desired changes to make it fully 2.0 compliant as I maintain it whilst Moodle 2.0 is still changing as development progresses. | ||
== Credits == | == Credits == | ||
Collapsed Weeks has been developed by and is maintained by [http://moodle.org/user/view.php?id=442195 Gareth Barnard] with invaluable input from: | Collapsed Weeks has been developed by and is maintained by [http://moodle.org/user/view.php?id=442195 Gareth Barnard] with invaluable input from: | ||
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*Craig Grannell - [http://www.snubcommunications.com/ Snub Communications] who wrote the article 'Collapsed Tables' in [http://www.netmag.co.uk/zine/latest-issue/issue-186 .Net Magazine Issue 186] | *Craig Grannell - [http://www.snubcommunications.com/ Snub Communications] who wrote the article 'Collapsed Tables' in [http://www.netmag.co.uk/zine/latest-issue/issue-186 .Net Magazine Issue 186] | ||
==See also== | |||
[[ | *[http://moodle.org/mod/data/view.php?d=13&mode=single&page=21 Collapsed weeks] is the Modules and plugins database page for downloads and more information. | ||
*Discussions: please create or find a discussion topic in the [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=47 Moodle Course Formats Forum] | |||
*[http://tracker.moodle.org/browse/CONTRIB/component/10530 Moodle Tracker] to report an issue. | |||
[[Category:Contributed code]] | [[Category:Contributed code]] | ||
[[Category:Course format]] | [[Category:Course format]] | ||
Revision as of 14:58, 28 November 2009
The Collapsed Weeks course format is a contributed code module. It is similar to the standard Weekly format for a course. The current week is always toggled on.
The code was based on the Collapsed Topics contributed code module.
Version notes
There are versions for 1.8, 1.9 and 2.0 . The Moodle 2.0 version is still in development. Read the "Read me" file with each version for cautions and installation instructions.
Usage
Selecting
To select the format, simply choose it from the list of course formats in the course settings. To show / hide a topic just click on its toggle.
Toggle State
When refreshing the page, the state of the 'toggles' is remembered. This is on a per browser session per course basis for as long as the browser remains open.
Changing the look
The Arrow If you want to change the look and style of the arrow, simply change 'arrow_down.png' and 'arrow_up.png'.
FAQ
Q. How do I report an issue with Collapsed Weeks?
- A. Raise an issue on Moodle Tracker or post a discussion on the Moodle Course Formats Forum
Q. Is Collapsed Weeks Moodle 2.0 compatible?
- A. The latest version is getting there, but please use at your own risk. It does not have all of the desired changes to make it fully 2.0 compliant as I maintain it whilst Moodle 2.0 is still changing as development progresses.
Credits
Collapsed Weeks has been developed by and is maintained by Gareth Barnard with invaluable input from:
- Anthony Borrow
- Frank Ralf, Matt Gibson, Howard Miller and Tim Hunt who commented on the Developer Forum
- Craig Grannell - Snub Communications who wrote the article 'Collapsed Tables' in .Net Magazine Issue 186
See also
- Collapsed weeks is the Modules and plugins database page for downloads and more information.
- Discussions: please create or find a discussion topic in the Moodle Course Formats Forum
- Moodle Tracker to report an issue.
