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Marycooch: updated screencast

2018-08-10T13:16:46Z

updated screencast

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	Usually the file is copied into Moodle from wherever you have chosen it from (e.g. a repository or your computer), though for certain repositories, such as the [[Youtube videos repository]], a link is created, and in some situations an alias/shortcut may be created.		Usually the file is copied into Moodle from wherever you have chosen it from (e.g. a repository or your computer), though for certain repositories, such as the [[Youtube videos repository]], a link is created, and in some situations an alias/shortcut may be created.

	{{MediaPlayer \| url = https://youtu.be/~~_teDd3oYNso~~ \| desc = Overview of the file picker}}		{{MediaPlayer \| url = https://youtu.be/u2ifaL8TtcQ \| desc = Overview of the file picker}}

	==Getting files from the file picker==		==Getting files from the file picker==

Marycooch: 3.4 video

2018-01-31T09:26:34Z

3.4 video

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	Usually the file is copied into Moodle from wherever you have chosen it from (e.g. a repository or your computer), though for certain repositories, such as the [[Youtube videos repository]], a link is created, and in some situations an alias/shortcut may be created.		Usually the file is copied into Moodle from wherever you have chosen it from (e.g. a repository or your computer), though for certain repositories, such as the [[Youtube videos repository]], a link is created, and in some situations an alias/shortcut may be created.

	~~An "add" button appears which is clicked on to access the file picker:~~		{{MediaPlayer \| url = https://youtu.be/_teDd3oYNso \| desc = Overview of the file picker}}

	~~[[File:addbutton.png]]~~

	~~Screencast: What is the file picker?~~
	{{MediaPlayer \| url = ~~http~~://youtu.be/~~iREGAIcGt_I~~}}

	==Getting files from the file picker==		==Getting files from the file picker==

Mudrd8mz: Text replacement - "(.*)<\/mediaplayer>" to "{{MediaPlayer | url = $1}}"

2017-10-26T12:22:26Z

Text replacement - "<mediaplayer>(.*)<\/mediaplayer>" to "{{MediaPlayer | url = $1}}"

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	Screencast: What is the file picker?		Screencast: What is the file picker?
	~~<mediaplayer>~~http://youtu.be/iREGAIcGt_I~~</mediaplayer>~~		{{MediaPlayer \| url = http://youtu.be/iREGAIcGt_I}}

	==Getting files from the file picker==		==Getting files from the file picker==

Marycooch: added screencast

2015-03-04T12:23:35Z

added screencast

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	An "add" button appears which is clicked on to access the file picker:		An "add" button appears which is clicked on to access the file picker:

	[[File:addbutton.png]]		[[File:addbutton.png]]

			Screencast: What is the file picker?
			<mediaplayer>http://youtu.be/iREGAIcGt_I</mediaplayer>

	==Getting files from the file picker==		==Getting files from the file picker==

Germanvaleroelizondo: added link to spanish translation of document

2013-10-29T01:09:22Z

added link to spanish translation of document

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	[[fr:Sélecteur de fichiers]]		[[fr:Sélecteur de fichiers]]
	[[de:Datei-Browser]]		[[de:Datei-Browser]]
			[[es:Selector de archivos]]

Tsala: rewording

2012-06-26T12:04:59Z

rewording

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	{{Working with files and folders}}		{{Working with files and folders}}
	==What is the ~~File~~ picker?==		==What is the file picker?==
	The ~~[[File~~ picker]] enables files to be selected and displayed in Moodle - for example, when an editing ~~Teacher~~ clicks ''Add an activity or resource > File'', or when a ~~Forum~~ participant adds an attachment to a post.		The file picker enables files to be selected and displayed in Moodle - for example, when an editing teacher clicks ''Add an activity or resource > File'', or when a forum participant adds an attachment to a post.

	Usually the file is copied into Moodle from wherever you have chosen it from (eg a repository or your computer) ~~Sometimes~~ a link is ~~formed from Moodle to a file somewhere else (eg with a repository where this is possible)~~		Usually the file is copied into Moodle from wherever you have chosen it from (e.g. a repository or your computer), though for certain repositories, such as the [[Youtube videos repository]], a link is created, and in some situations an alias/shortcut may be created.

	An "add" button appears which is clicked on to access the ~~File~~ picker:		An "add" button appears which is clicked on to access the file picker:

	[[File:addbutton.png]]		[[File:addbutton.png]]

	==Getting files from the ~~File~~ picker==		==Getting files from the file picker==

	*When the ~~File~~ picker screen appears, a number of links are listed down the side. These are links to [[Repositories]] which hold files you might want to use. There is also a link [[Upload a file repository\| Upload a file]] which you would click on to add a file yourself from your computer.		When the file picker screen appears, a number of links are listed down the side. These are links to [[Repositories]] which hold files you might want to use. There is also a link [[Upload a file repository\| Upload a file]] which you would click on to add a file yourself from your computer.
	*Which repositories are included depends on which ones have been enabled by the administrator and also the context ~~of your acessing~~ the ~~File~~ picker. For example, if you have reached the ~~File~~ picker by clicking on the media icon in the TinyMCE text editor then you might see the [[Youtube videos repository]] link. If you have reached the ~~File~~ picker by clicking on the image icon in the TinyMCE text editor then you might see the [[Flickr repository]] repository link.
			Which repositories are included depends on which ones have been enabled by the administrator and also the context in which you access the file picker. For example, if you have reached the file picker by clicking on the media icon in the TinyMCE text editor then you might see the [[Youtube videos repository]] link. If you have reached the file picker by clicking on the image icon in the TinyMCE text editor then you might see the [[Flickr repository]] repository link.

	[[File:23filepickerrepos1.png]]		[[File:23filepickerrepos1.png]]

	~~Here are~~ the ~~most common repository links you can expect to see. Click their blue links to find out more about how to use them~~.		See [[Repositories]] for the list of available repositories.

	**[[Server files]] This takes you to other areas of Moodle where files have been uploaded and to which ~~you have access. What you see here depends on your role~~ in the ~~course and your permissions in various system wide contexts.~~		Note: The order in which repositories are listed in the file picker is set by an administrator in ''Settings > Site administration > Plugins > Repositories > Manage repositories''.
	**[[Recent files]] This takes you to the last 50 files you have uploaded. It's a quick way of finding files if you want to reuse them, but remember that it will only show you files of the type it thinks you want to use - ie, what you see depends on the context.
	**[[Upload a file~~]] This is where you click to upload files and folders from your computer.~~
	**[[Private files]]This is ~~a private file storage area for each user. You can upload files to your private files area from a link~~ in ~~your profile or a side block if it has been added to your course. You can then access those files from the [[Private files]] link in the File picker to display on the course page for others~~.

	==~~Links to other repositories~~ in ~~File~~ picker==		== Viewing your files in the file picker ==
	*Which repository links you see depend on what the administrator has enabled.
	*See [[Repositories]] for the full list of options.

	~~== Viewing your files in the File picker ==~~		There are three ways to view files in the File picker, depending on your personal preference;
	*There are three ways to view files in the File picker, depending on your personal preference;
	===View as icons===		===View as icons===
	This shows the files as easily identifiable thumbnails:		This shows the files as easily identifiable thumbnails:
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	[[File:fiepickerlistview.png]]		[[File:fiepickerlistview.png]]

	~~==See also==~~
	~~[[File picker FAQ]]~~

	[[Category:Files]]		[[Category:Files]]

Marycooch: updating screenshots for 2.3/* Viewing your files in the File picker */

2012-05-31T14:33:44Z

updating screenshots for 2.3Viewing your files in the File picker

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	== Viewing your files in the File picker ==		== Viewing your files in the File picker ==
	*There are ~~two~~ ways to view files in the File picker, depending on your personal preference;		*There are three ways to view files in the File picker, depending on your personal preference;
	===View as ~~list~~===		===View as icons===
	This shows the files ~~with their names~~ as ~~text~~:		This shows the files as easily identifiable thumbnails:

	[[File:~~Filepickerviewaslist1~~.png]]		[[File:filepickericonview.png]]

	===View as ~~icons~~===		===View as table===
	This shows the files with ~~icons representing their file type~~:		This shows the files with details such as licence, date uploaded, size etc:

			[[File:filepickertableview1.png]]

	~~[[File~~:~~Filepickerviewasicons1.png]]~~		===View as a list===
			This shows the files in a hierarchical list:

			[[File:fiepickerlistview.png]]

	==See also==		==See also==

Marycooch: updating screenshots for 2.3

2012-05-31T14:18:16Z

updating screenshots for 2.3

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	{{Working with files and folders}}		{{Working with files and folders}}
	The [[File picker]] enables files to be selected and displayed in Moodle - for example, when an editing Teacher clicks ''Add ~~A Resource~~ > File'', or when a Forum participant adds an attachment to a post.		==What is the File picker?==
			The [[File picker]] enables files to be selected and displayed in Moodle - for example, when an editing Teacher clicks ''Add an activity or resource > File'', or when a Forum participant adds an attachment to a post.

	Usually the file is copied into Moodle from wherever you have chosen it from (eg a repository or your computer) Sometimes a link is formed from Moodle to a file somewhere else (eg with a repository where this is possible)		Usually the file is copied into Moodle from wherever you have chosen it from (eg a repository or your computer) Sometimes a link is formed from Moodle to a file somewhere else (eg with a repository where this is possible)
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	An "add" button appears which is clicked on to access the File picker:		An "add" button appears which is clicked on to access the File picker:

	[[File:~~Filepickeraddbutton~~.png]]		[[File:addbutton.png]]

	==Getting files from the File picker==		==Getting files from the File picker==
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	*Which repositories are included depends on which ones have been enabled by the administrator and also the context of your acessing the File picker. For example, if you have reached the File picker by clicking on the media icon in the TinyMCE text editor then you might see the [[Youtube videos repository]] link. If you have reached the File picker by clicking on the image icon in the TinyMCE text editor then you might see the [[Flickr repository]] repository link.		*Which repositories are included depends on which ones have been enabled by the administrator and also the context of your acessing the File picker. For example, if you have reached the File picker by clicking on the media icon in the TinyMCE text editor then you might see the [[Youtube videos repository]] link. If you have reached the File picker by clicking on the image icon in the TinyMCE text editor then you might see the [[Flickr repository]] repository link.

	[[File:~~Filepickerscreenshot~~.png]]		[[File:23filepickerrepos1.png]]

	Here are the most common repository links you can expect to see. Click their blue links to find out more about how to use them.		Here are the most common repository links you can expect to see. Click their blue links to find out more about how to use them.

Derekcx: Clarify what happens to files

2012-02-04T05:00:13Z

Clarify what happens to files

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	{{Working with files and folders}}		{{Working with files and folders}}
	*The [[File picker]] enables files to be ~~added~~ and displayed in Moodle - for example, when an editing Teacher clicks ''Add A Resource > File'', or when a Forum participant adds an attachment to a post. An "add" button appears which is clicked on to access the File picker:		The [[File picker]] enables files to be selected and displayed in Moodle - for example, when an editing Teacher clicks ''Add A Resource > File'', or when a Forum participant adds an attachment to a post.

			Usually the file is copied into Moodle from wherever you have chosen it from (eg a repository or your computer) Sometimes a link is formed from Moodle to a file somewhere else (eg with a repository where this is possible)

			An "add" button appears which is clicked on to access the File picker:

	[[File:Filepickeraddbutton.png]]		[[File:Filepickeraddbutton.png]]

Marycooch at 13:36, 7 October 2011

2011-10-07T13:36:13Z

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	**[[Private files]]This is a private file storage area for each user. You can upload files to your private files area from a link in your profile or a side block if it has been added to your course. You can then access those files from the [[Private files]] link in the File picker to display on the course page for others.		**[[Private files]]This is a private file storage area for each user. You can upload files to your private files area from a link in your profile or a side block if it has been added to your course. You can then access those files from the [[Private files]] link in the File picker to display on the course page for others.

	==~~Other Repositories~~ in ~~the~~ File picker==		==Links to other repositories in File picker==
	*Which repository links you see depend on what the administrator has enabled.		*Which repository links you see depend on what the administrator has enabled.
	*See [[Repositories]] for the full list of options.		*See [[Repositories]] for the full list of options.