Course Folder (Storage Folder)
The course folder is the central storage location for all course-related files. It serves to store images, text documents as well as specific layout templates such as individual course templates or certificate templates.
Both the course folder and its content are not directly visible to learners, who can only access documents that are used within course elements. For example, if an HTML document is used as a summary page of a course element, learners will see the HTML content when opening the course element.
Only users with the right to edit the course will have access to the course folder.
Open course folder
To open the course folder, proceed as follows:
1 | Open your course and switch to the course editor. |
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2 | In the Editor tools box, click on the Storage folder entry. |
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3 | This will open the storage folder, and you will see a tabular overview of all files and folders already stored there. Each contained (sub)folder or file comes with information about its name, size, modification date, and license (if any). You can create new files and folders or upload existing ones from your computer. |
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Functions in the course folder
The following functions are available in the course folder:
| Create folder | This option allows you to create a new folder.
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1 | Open the relevant course element.
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2 | Click on the new folder icon. | |
3 | Enter a folder name and optionally add metadata. Please make sure that the folder name does not contain any of the following characters: " / ` ; : * < and >. |
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4 | Click on Save. |
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Create file
With this button, you can create a new file and add it to your personal folder.
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3. Enter a file name and optionally add content. |
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4. If necessary, assign a licence and add metadata. |
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5. Click on Save to complete the editing process. |
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Upload file
Using this button, you can upload files from your computer to your personal folder.
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3. Click on Select files to upload files from your computer or drag and drop the desired files into the upload field. |
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4. Confirm the upload by clicking on the Upload button. |
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Zip
Click this button to download files from your personal folder as a ZIP archive.
How to do that?
1 | Open the relevant course element. |
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2 | Select the files you wish to download by ticking the checkboxes next to them. | |
3 | Click on the download file icon. The download will start automatically. |
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Copy
This option allows you to copy content from your personal folder.
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3. Click on the copy file icon. |
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4. Then select the location where you want to copy the files and confirm the process with Copy files. |
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Move
Use this button to move content.
How to do that?
1. Open the relevant course element. 2. Select the files you want to move by ticking the checkboxes next to them. |
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3. Click on the move folder icon. |
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4. Then select the location where you want to move the files and confirm the process with Move files. |
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Edit
Click this button to edit the content of a folder.
How to do that?
1. Open the relevant course element. 2. Click on the pencil icon next to the content you want to edit. |
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3. Make your desired changes and click on Save. |
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Delete
This option allows you to delete content from your personal folder at any time.
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3. Click on the trash can icon. |
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4. Confirm the dialogue with Delete. |
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Save as artefact
You can save your content to your ePortfolio using this function.
Save layout templates to the course folder
The course folder also includes all specific layout templates such as individual course templates, certificate templates and CSS files. Instructions on how to design your course using such templates can be found on the help pages Course layout or Certificates.
Use WebDAV connection to the course folder
Files are usually uploaded to a system via upload forms, i. e. you select one or more files and upload them. WebDAV helps you to save even more time: Using WebDAV, you can comfortably copy individual files or even entire folders from your computer to the learning platform via the file manager of your operating system. More detailed information can be found on the help page WebDAV.
Include resource folder in course folder
You have the option to include a Resource Folder in the course folder (storage folder). In a resource folder, you can add files for use in multiple courses, such as a collection of pictures or topics. By integrating the resource folder in the course storage folder, you can easily use these files in multiple courses.